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More work is not always the same as economic mobility. In Episode 306 of Opportunity Knocks, Ashley takes a closer look at the side hustle she has been using to earn extra income. It offers flexibility, but the hourly rate does not reflect unpaid waiting time, transportation costs, physical exhaustion, or time away from her sons. With guidance from Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation, Ashley begins exploring how the skills and experience she already has could lead to better opportunities. For financial institutions, employers, workforce leaders, and community partners, her story points to a larger possibility: helping people make their time more valuable, build on their experience, and move toward greater stability. The support already exists in communities across the country. A Culture of Opportunity helps make those resources more visible, more connected, and easier to act on. Read the full article to see what Ashley’s story reveals about the opportunity leaders may be missing. Opportunity Knocks is brought to you by Zip Co. Made possible by Visa. GreenPath Financial Wellness is the exclusive nonprofit financial counseling agency of Opportunity Knocks. #CitiesOfOpportunity #CultureOfOpportunity #MediaWithMission #OpportunityKnocks #FinancialHealth #EconomicMobility #CommunityImpact