She’s a Former 911 Dispatcher Who Started a Side Hustle Dominated By Men — and It Makes Her About $4,500 a Month: ‘Hustle Paid Off’

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Marisa Risden, 32, of Denver, Colorado. Risden has built a flexible, thriving business completing traditionally male-dominated jobs on Taskrabbit. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Image Credit: Courtesy of Taskrabbit. Marisa Risden.

What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?
Before Taskrabbit, I spent nine years in public service as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, a role that strengthened my ability to problem-solve under pressure, communicate clearly and build trust with people in high-stress situations. While I found the work meaningful, I wanted a new challenge that provided flexibility and the opportunity to apply my skills in

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