Hey! I'm Shaun Wilkins
The Guy Behind "HWYS"

Shaun Wilkins
Founder & Writer
Back in 2019, while juggling university lectures and part-time job hunting, I stumbled into the world of side hustles.
Spoiler: not everything worked. I tried Amazon FBA, Dropshipping, freelancing, selling random digital stuff… most flopped.
But one day, I uploaded a few simple vector designs on Etsy, and boom, It clicked. Since then, I've gone from $0 to consistently making over $1,500/month from side hustles (even while sleeping). That one little win changed everything.
What This Blog Is About
Hustle While You Sleep isn't about overnight success or shiny promises. It's where I share what actually worked for me; the good, the bad, and the messy in-between.
If you're working a 9–5, stuck in school, or just tired of "waiting" for the perfect time to start… this blog is for you.
You'll learn:- How to launch real side hustles (without quitting your job)
- What tools and platforms I use (including AI to save time)
- How I turned simple ideas into consistent income streams
A Bit More About Me
I'm a software engineer by degree, but a full-time digital hustler at heart. I use my background in tech + design + trial-and-error life experience to help people like you escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.
This blog is my way of giving back to that student version of me, the one who just needed someone real to show the way.
Come Hustle With Us
This isn't just a blog. It's a growing community of action-takers. No fluff. No hype. Just tested stuff that works (and some that didn't, so you can skip the pain).
Pull up a chair. Subscribe. Test a few things. And most importantly, don't wait for permission to build the life you want.
Let's hustle smart, sleep better.
– Shaun.W
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