Introducing PeTika Tave, a successful author and owner of BayaBooks & More. She exemplifies what it means to be a gig worker because she started her side-business while continuing to work a day-time job.

Introducing Wilhelmina Grant, who makes beautiful mixed media artwork and also teaches art - the world needs more teachers. Her wonderful artwork and life experience are an inspiration to everyone.

Introducing Amanda Allen, a full-time mom with a full-time job, and who still found time to build a successful side-business as a fitness and nutrition coach. I think her secret is her enthusiasm and positive energy. Hmmm, come to think of it, I could probably use some fitness training myself - these winter months have not been kind to my mid-section, ugh!

Introduce successful entrepreneur, business consultant, and owner of SeekingVision.com: Janet Rivera. She teaches others on how to best leverage their own skills with their own unique business ideas.

Need to move technical equipment across the country, send high-value gear to a client, or sensitive materials to a manufacturer? Consider hiring Killen Logistics, the company founded by this month’s gig worker, Michael Killen. He has a wealth of experience to share building up a successful logistics company and some important advice for our readers.

We always like to feature successful bloggers - being bloggers ourselves and all. Christina Giglielmo-Maggetti and Gina Haresco run a blog for Disneyland fans. If you enjoy going to the park as much as they do, then their story should definitely be one not to miss.

We are very happy to introduce Shereen Sabet, a successful academic, entrepreneur, business owner, and public speaker. She exemplifies everything we mean by the term Collegiate Gigster.

Meet Edward Valenzuela, a very talented videographer who has been assisting us with our video production. We were very impressed with his insightful videography skills, but he also let us know that he runs a successful side business …and he’s a college student!

Meet EveLyn Gutierrez, elementary school teacher and tutor. At Colégas we are all about education and passing on knowledge to the next generation. Ms. Gutierrez brings her passion and enthusiasm for learning to her second grade classroom everyday and also to children’s homes through her tutoring business.

Meet LaQuisha Beckum - Educator, Entrepreneur (or as she prefers, Edupreneur) and Author. LaQuisha and Marie crossed paths on Linked In and have been supporting each other in their entrepreneurial goals by sharing resources and insights.

Meet Dr. Nona Djavid, a successful entrepreneur who founded her own practice, SoulScale, that also manages to do quite a bit of good in the world. Not only is she an inspiration to so many people, but she also exemplifies the Collegiate Gigster.

We are very pleased to introduce fellow Collegiate Gigster Cristina Garcia-Versteegh, owner and director of LangoKids Irvine Language Academy. She is a strong proponent of teaching children more than one language, believes in continuing one's education throughout life, and is also an amazing positive influence for children and Gigsters everywhere. We could not be more pleased to share her story.

We are very pleased to introduce you to Silvia Ivelisse Perez, Life & Leadership coach, speaker, writer, producer, director, and actress based in Miami, Florida. With so many accomplishments, she is definitely a Collegiate Gigster.

Meet Albert Koetsier, a highly successful engineer, photographer, artist, entrepreneur, and now also a lecturer. Albert is best known for his X-Rayography artwork, which is now sold world-wide, one of the top selling artists on Art.com.

Meet Arnie Bernstein, an accomplished writer, editor, teacher, and public speaker. He shares with us valuable tips and strategies about the writing process. This is useful not just for writers, but also for anyone who needs to put ideas in writing for a larger audience, from leaders to bloggers to teachers, these are important skills to develop.

Meet Máximo Anguiano, “actor, activist, athlete, creative, entrepreneur, public intellectual, personality, organizer, and thought-leader out of San Antonio, Texas,” as stated in his Linked In profile.

We are very happy to feature Lynette Correa-Velez, M.Ed. She is Co-Founder and CEO of a non-profit to help underrepresented students attain graduate degrees. Her experience and insight will likely be valuable to many Collegiate Gigsters here.

We are honored to have a fellow Gigster, Lauren Frances Guerra Ph.D., share her experiences with us. She also happens to be bilingual in English and Spanish, another fantastic asset.