If budgeting harder hasn’t changed your situation, this episode is for you.

In this kōrero, I break down realistic ways to increase your income in 2026 — starting with low-effort options that don’t require much time or skill, and moving all the way through to side hustles and starting a business.

We talk about income in layers, not hustle culture.

I share:

• simple ways to increase income quickly (like selling things you don’t need)
• how I saved my first $1,000 emergency fund by selling an iPad, handbags, and branded clothes
• low-time options like having a boarder or monetising what you already have
• skill-based income ideas that don’t require working more hours
• when side hustles make sense — and when they don’t
• why starting a business isn’t the goal ...