TEP Talk: Share Your Side Hustle
A community can be defined, traditionally, as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” While we do believe this to be true, we at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club also believe it’s those unique and differing passions from a diverse and robust group of people that make a community so interesting. And with the pandemic causing many people to hone in on their newfound, or even resurfaced, hobbies and pastimes, we thought hosting a Coffee Talk where members could share their side hustles with each other would showcase the depth and breadth of such a diversified community.
With coffee and doughnuts in hand, we headed over to Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) on a late Thursday morning last week to ask attendees to give us a glimpse into their personal lives and let us, and fellow members, know what their interests, passions, or side gigs were. Interestingly enough, none of the answers were the same, with the exception of “dog breeding,” which came from two different people at two different companies:
From making a little extra cash printing t-shirts to baking delicious croissants to reading new books, the varying responses highlighted the novelty of our community members, even sparking piqued curiosities amongst others. Some people even offered to share their side hustle in a more public fashion, like Kwame “Q” Oseitutu from VERO Biotech, who offered to host a stand-up comedy show or trivia night for TSQATL Social Club members!
Despite the differences, belonging is innate – it’s literally hardwired in our DNA. And while being part of a community is a fundamental necessity for all of humanity, we do understand and recognize that people’s specific desires and needs vary.
That’s why at TSQATL, we cater to providing an environment that matches your distinctive goals. As part of your exclusive membership, we provide different package options and unique offerings that encourage you to get serious about your ideas. We all have an inherent desire to be part of something great – get started today!
What’s your side hustle or favorite pastime? Let us know in the comments below!