How Leaving the Corporate World for Independent Work Upgraded This Mother's Life
This post is part of a series focused on the unique stories of independent workers. We spoke with Stride member Kara to learn more about her experience as an Instacart shopper, and how shopping with Instacart gave her and her three daughters the freedom—and vacation—they always dreamed of.
How Independent Work Helped Chantay Reach Her Dream of Becoming an Author and Publisher
This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since February is Black History Month, we’re recognizing the unique stories of Black independent workers. We spoke with Chantay Hadley, a publisher, author, and delivery driver to learn more about her experience as a Black independent worker.
Meet the Graphic Designer Who Turned Her Side Hustle Into Full-Time Work
Jessica shares how she knew it was time to leave her day job to focus on her business. If you’re considering a similar move, there’s a lot you can learn from her story.
Meet the Fashion Stylist and Graphic Designer Who Empowers Women to Feel Beautiful, Inside and Out
This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since February is Black History Month, we’re recognizing the unique stories of Black independent workers. We spoke with Sherice Franklin, a fashion stylist and graphic designer, to learn more about her experience as a Black independent worker.
One worker’s advice to fellow Black independent workers
This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since February is Black History Month, we’re recognizing the unique stories of Black independent workers. We spoke with Elsabet, a rideshare driver and insurance agent, to learn more about her experience as a Black independent worker.
How this Dasher found her way to independent work—and how Stride helped her be her own boss.
This post is part of a series focused on the unique stories of independent workers. We spoke with Stride member Amber Huyghe to learn more about her journey from a full-time radio talkshow host to being her own boss.
Multiple Gigs Help This Freelancer Make Ends Meet—And Put Her Family First
This post is part of a series focused on the unique stories of independent workers. We spoke with Stride member Kadie Kirby to learn more about her experience as a cosmetologist and part-time delivery driver.
How delivery work changed — and saved — this Stride member’s life
This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers to shed light on their unique stories. We spoke with Mary Jo to learn more about her experience as an independent worker with DoorDash and how becoming self-employed saved her life.