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She Started a Side Hustle That Earned More Than $1 Million in Year 1: 'Manifest Your Best Life' Nadia Liu Spellman, founder and CEO of Dumpling Daughter, wanted to honor her parents' success.

By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • Dumpling Daughter achieved consistent growth through diversification, including Amazon and direct-to-consumer channels.
  • Spellman credits her success to goal-setting, attention to customer service, team-building, and balancing personal and professional life.
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Nadia Liu Spellman

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Nadia Liu Spellman, 42, founder and CEO of Dumpling Daughter. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Related: At 16, She Started a Side Hustle While 'Stuck at Home.' Now It's on Track to Earn Over $3.1 Million This Year.

What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?
I was an investment banker working as an analyst at Duff & Phelps in New York City.

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