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A 27-year-old New Yorker made $130,000 from 9 income streams. She says the hustle nearly burned her out.
Mohuya Khan, a 27-year-old New Yorker, leveraged nine income streams, including brand partnerships and her clothing brand Labyrinthave, to earn around $130,000 in 2025. Living in Astoria, Queens, she supports her family while managing the high cost of living in NYC. Khan stated that navigating New York City's intense hustle culture nearly led to burnout.
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