I put myself through college reselling used clothes. I've made nearly $50,000 so far this year.
Hannah Valentine, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, has successfully funded her college education and built a full-time career by reselling vintage clothing. She now generates nearly $50,000 annually primarily through pop-up vintage markets.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing 'side hustle' and circular economy trends that allow young professionals to achieve financial independence outside of traditional corporate paths.
Courtesy of Hannah Valentine Hannah Valentine started flipping clothes in high school. It's now her full-time job. Her business helped her graduate from college with no student loan debt. She's made nearly $50,000 so far this year. She says her strategy has changed a lot over the years. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Valentine, 25, cofounder of Drop Soda Market, a monthly vintage market. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. I graduated from Lindenwood University with no student loan debt . After scholarships, my tuition cost about $4,000 to $6,000 a semester, and I paid for the final three years of my degree by reselling vintage clothes. I started selling used clothes on Depop in 2017 as a sophomore in high school. At first, I listed pieces from my own closet that I no longer wore.
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