This Wandering Cuddler Needs Your Help

TisDoneyTisDoney
edited May 2019 in General

Okay... so like I've been proactively working on a plethora of projects that could help bring me financial stability as I travel the US, but they just aren't yet.

I've started my own website that combines all my projects:
www.thewanderingcuddler.com

PROJECTS

Journals of a Nomad - Authentic daily journal entries of my travels across the US as a wandering cuddler/entrepreneur/life enthusiast.

The Travel Journal - A collection of quality in quantity suggested places to visit and things to do across the US given by Lyft passengers, friends, family and acquaintances that I hope to do with the people I meet along the way.

The Wandering Cuddler - An upcoming YouTube channel where I interview cuddlers on their experiences, fears, and tips in the cuddling world. (I have 4 videos/audio clips that still need editing).

Art by Doney - My art projects I work on in addition to the free jewelry/acrylic painting classes I've been giving to promote creativity.

The Romance Playbook - A separate website I made to encourage people to get more creative with their date ideas.

The website is still a work in progress but I'm trying really hard with minimal resources. My life coach , friends and family are worried about my financial stability... and well, so am I.

Thing is? I want to be a cuddle enthusiast more than I want to charge for my services. How do I do that? Make money somewhere else. These projects and my website are how I want to do that, but I'm struggling and I'm too stubborn to settle for anything less than doing what brings me joy.

I've started the process of getting my Patreon account set up, but I'm still figuring out the tiers and the best way to reward my contributors.

I want to be able to afford to hire someone to help me, but cuddling in Portland and San Francisco has not been very fruitful financially.

I need help albeit advice, pro bono work or sponsorships. It's all welcomed. Maybe you know someone or you yourself can?

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you are having a wonderful day.

Comments

  • gentlesnugglegentlesnuggle

    Hi TisDoney,

    Well, you seem to know what subjects interest you and where you wish to be, which is a traveling. Perhaps there may be other individuals you can consult with who have managed to travel and earn sustainable income at the same time. I remember reading there are young people who move from city to city and working various jobs when they are in a city, such as waitressing at a restaurant, so they can earn and save for the next journey to the next city. I think I read they tend to stay in hostels, which tend to be much more economical than other options. Just searching on online for hostels, I arrived to the https://www.hostelworld.com website and noticed the "YOU can live the dream! 20 Awesome Travel Jobs That You Can Do Too!" web page at https://www.hostelworld.com/blog/jobs-that-involve-travel/. Maybe there may be a hostel in Portland where you can possibly meet other individuals who make their living while staying in Portland before they travel to the next location to hear how they earn money on the go. TisDoney, can I offer you two book referrals that may offer you possible options or give you a path to start seeking?

    On the other hand, if you need income now, you may wish to consider temporary employments, including those offered by temporary employment agencies. Temporary assignments can give you some time to consider options and seek answers by giving you some income.

    I hope this helps.

  • HoneyBooBooHoneyBooBoo

    Perhaps you are spread across too many non-income producing projects. Money equals freedom. Find a way to earn some, then prioritze your dreams. Good luck

  • TheGypsyCuddlerTheGypsyCuddler

    I will be going on a cuddle tour this summer too and stopping in Portland. Would love to see if it would work out to help each other. If anyone does know of any hostels or more temporary fill in jobs needed, that sounds like a great route too.

  • UKGuyUKGuy
    edited May 2019

    You need to look at the long-term as well as the short-term. This may sound like a silly question because you think it's so far in the future, but how are you planning for retirement? Unless you are expecting to marry a rich person or receive a large inheritance, you need to plan to take care of yourself. The government won't do it for you.

  • TheFunCartelTheFunCartel
    edited May 2019

    @HoneyBooBoo and @UKGuy +1. I was going to say something before you guys posted, but I have found common sense is often viewed as meanness on these forums. Thank you for having the courage.

  • TisDoneyTisDoney

    Thank you everyone <3 <3

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