Today we’d like to introduce you to Latasha Peterson
Hi Latasha , can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Because of my passion for finding profitable side hustles, My husband and I started the blog, Arts and Budgets, in 2016 to help creatives earn money while pursuing their dreams. Having worked in musical theater, I often needed side gigs to cover expenses, from brand work to focus groups.
When I got pregnant with my first child, my husband and I decided I would leave my substitute teaching job to focus on the blog. I began monetizing it in 2017, earned my first paycheck in May, and incorporated it as an LLC by July.
Since then, my husband and I have turned the side hustle into a profitable business, earning around $120,000 in 2022. Me and my husband place our Christian faith at the heart of everything we do, including our business. We believe that our success is a blessing from Jesus, and we strive to honor Him in all our work.
Our business Arts and Budgets, LLC received over 100,000 monthly pageviews every month in 2023, has 110,000 Instagram followers, and has helped us pay off over $40,000 in debt.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No, it hasn’t always been a smooth road. In the first year of our business, we didn’t earn any money. It wasn’t until the following year that we started to see some income. However, It took about four years for us to earn over $100k with the business. Following the Lord’s guidance was essential for us. He gave me a dream about a strategy for my Instagram page, and after implementing it, everything skyrocketed.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I help bloggers and online entrepreneurs create multiple income streams with their blogs and businesses, guided by my Christian foundation. I offer courses like Blog for Profit Academy, which teaches how to turn a blog into a passive income stream and profitable business. I also provide starter kits such as the Blog Starter Kit, a beginner’s guide to starting a blog, and the Digital Product Blueprint, a guide to creating, marketing, and selling a digital product from scratch in 30 days.
Additionally, I offer 1:1 blog and business coaching, incorporating biblical principles to help creators and bloggers turn their blogs and side hustles into profitable businesses. I’m most proud of the tangible success my clients achieve, transforming their passions into sustainable income streams. What sets me apart is my hands-on approach and the comprehensive resources I provide, tailored to each stage of the blogging & entrepreneurial journey, grounded in my Christian beliefs and values.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
One surprising thing that most people who know me or my work might not know is that my husband Jeromy and I have known each other for over 20 years, and we’ll be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary in September. Additionally, in my early college years, I was part of a singing group that performed at the famous Apollo Theater. I’ve also performed in stage plays and musicals such as The Color Purple, The Wedding Singer, Hairspray, and many more!
Pricing:
- The Blog Starter Kit $37
- The Digital Product Blueprint $47
- The Side Hustle Starter $47
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.Latashapeterson.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Iamlatashapeterson
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Iamlatashapeterson
- Twitter: https://x.com/IamLaPeterson
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetersonway
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlatashapeterson
Image Credits
OneFlo Entertainment, LLC