✨ Labor Day Glow-Up: Earn Cash on Your Day Off + AI Job Interview Tips

Hey Glow Getters,

Happy Labor Day! 🎉

Sure, it’s a day for rest, but what if you could also turn it into a mini wealth-building opportunity? With a little creativity, your day off can double as a payday.

So, in this edition of The Financial Glow-Up I’m giving you three ways to earn money on your day off, plus a little AI intel on how to land that next job if you’re like me and not completely up off that corporate farm… y’heard? Well, let’s get to reading to get our collective money up!

🔥 3 Ways to Make Money on Your Day Off

1. Turn Your Car Into a Cash Machine 🚗💨
   List your car on Turo for even just a day. While you’re relaxing, someone else can be renting your vehicle, and you get to pocket the cash.

2. Pet-Sit or Dog Walk for Travelers 🐾
   With Fluffy or Pork Chop, you can snag last-minute bookings from pet parents headed out of town for the holiday. It’s quick money + free cuddles. Who doesn’t want that?!

3. Host a Paid Experience From Home 🎨
   Whether it’s a candle-making workshop, a cooking demo, or a poetry circle, you can set up a virtual or in-person session via Eventbrite or Airbnb Experiences and get paid for your passions.

💡 Labor Day challenge: Pick one of these to try this weekend . You might discover a fun new income stream. Let me know how it goes!

🤖 AI Job Interviews Are Here (and They’re Growing)

If you’re in the job market, or even considering it, you need to know this: AI-led job interviews are becoming standard.

Companies are turning to software to scan your video responses, analyze your tone, and even measure facial expressions. Sounds intimidating? It doesn’t have to be.

Here are some of the top tips from Yahoo Finance:

✅ Practice on camera – Record yourself answering common questions so you’re comfortable speaking to a screen.
✅ Be mindful of lighting & background – AI tools flag distractions, so keep it clean and professional.
✅ Pace yourself – Speak clearly and take natural pauses. AI often misreads rushed answers.
✅ Highlight keywords – Mirror the job description language to ensure the AI picks up your skills.

Remember: it’s not about “tricking” AI. It’s about showing up polished, prepared, and confident.

🚀 Entrepreneurship Inspiration at Invest Fest

At this year’s Invest Fest, entrepreneurs like Issa Rae, Steve Harvey and thousands of everyday Janes showcased innovation and resilience through unique businesses that prove creativity = currency.

Some highlights from The Atlanta Voice:

• Plant-based skincare lines rooted in cultural traditions 🌿

• Luxury sneaker cleaning services (yes, that’s a whole business 👟✨)

• Tech platforms for small businesses designed by Black founders 💻

The lesson? Your next big idea doesn’t need to “fit the mold.” It just needs to solve a problem using your unique talents.

💵 Grant Alert: Wish Local Empowerment Program

For entrepreneurs with a physical presence in their ‘hood, here’s a funding opportunity to know about: the Wish Local Empowerment Program offers $500–$2,000 grants to small businesses with brick-and-mortar storefronts in the U.S.

Eligibility:
✔️ Business owner must be over 18
✔️ 20 or fewer employees
✔️ Annual revenue under $1M
✔️ Applications accepted on a rolling basis

📌 Apply here: Wish Local Empowerment Grant

✨ Glow-Up Gems: Labor Day Motivation

So whether you’re turning your car into extra cash, practicing for your next big interview, or mapping out that entrepreneurial dream, remember: every small step is part of your glow-up journey.

Here’s to resting, earning, and thriving. 💼💖

With love & financial fire,

Markette Sheppard
Editor | The Financial Glow-Up
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