NASA engineer by day, voiceover artist at night: How a ₹19,000 deficit led to a ₹30.5 lakh side hustle from closet

Eryn Andrews, a NASA human performance engineer, moonlights as a voiceover artist from her guest bedroom closet. Using a makeshift sound booth, she records voiceovers for clients like Coca-Cola and the University of Mississippi, earning six figures annually for just 8 hours of work per week. Her side hustle surpassed her NASA salary in 2025, with earnings of $32,400 (₹30.5 lakh) monthly, allowing her to provide financial freedom and support her daughter's future college tuition.

Despite initial struggles with a ₹19,000 deficit after her divorce in 2022, Eryn invested $200 in a voiceover class, microphone, and mattress topper to create a makeshift recording space. She initially set lower prices due to lack of experience, but now only accepts gigs paying at least $200. Longer projects like audiobooks are avoided due to time constraints.

Eryn's voiceover work can be unpredictable, with periods of inactivity followed by sudden client requests. She attributes her financial success to her precision, persistence, and clear communication skills honed during her decade at NASA.