Besides Those MTV Checks, the Ladies of ‘Teen Mom’ All Have Random Side Hustles

Kailyn Lowry

Although the mom of four has several endeavors that make up her main income stream, from her popular books to MTV (of course), Kailyn Lowry’s current side hustle involves a podcast she cohosts with former Chrisley Knows Best star Lindsie Chrisley called “Coffee Convos.” She often has other Teen Mom stars drop by for interviews, too.

Following the success of “Coffee Convos,” the reality star has since launched the podcasts “Baby Mamas No Drama” with Vee Rivera and her first solo show, “Barely Famous.”

Plus, Kail launched Pothead Haircare, a CBD oil-infused haircare company, in December 2018. “The product was everything that I wanted because I worked so hard on it,” she told In Touch at the launch party in New York City.
Another source of her income is her merchandise, which Kail sells on her personal website. Through the website, Teen Mom 2 fans can buy a variety of items with her name on them including hoodies, T-shirts, coffee mugs and laptop sleeves.
Additionally, Kail has published a total of five books over the years. Her first book was the memoir Pride Over Pity in 2014, which was followed by the children’s book Love is Bubblegum in 2015. She then released the non-fiction book Hustle and Heart and the Hustle and Heart Adult Coloring Book in 2016. In 2018, Kailyn released her fifth book titled A Letter of Love.

Maci Bookout

Maci Bookout and her husband, Taylor McKinney, were vocal in the past about their clothing company, Things That Matter, but Radar Online reported on October 10 that Teen Mom OG stars’ company was dissolved by the state. The closure happened after the couple didn’t complete some annual paperwork.

But there’s good news! “We were out of the country in August and just didn’t get the paperwork done. Our attorney notified us and is taking care of it,” the duo exclusively told In Touch in October 2019. It seems like things worked out because they promoted their company via Instagram in November 2020.

Maci happens to have a full-time job at a social media marketing company she runs herself, too. “I never use my personal accounts to help promote,” she said. “I keep it very separate. Part of the reason why I like it that way is because I never know when it’s going to help me or hurt me.”

Additionally, the mother of three works as a public speaker and advocates on behalf of The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association.

Leah Messer

We’re just gonna be honest — we’re still not entirely sure what Leah Messer does for a living, and her side hustles seem to change with the seasons. In 2018, she was a spokesperson for Lipsense. However, all of her old posts promoting the product have been deleted from her accounts. The mom of three also wrote a book called Hope, Grace and Faith, which was released in May 2020.

Jenelle Evans

With 2.9 million Instagram followers, Jenelle Evans makes a lot of her money via promotions with brands. Early in 2018, she was fired from Blue Apron because fans thought her persona was tarnishing the brand. As of late, she seems to be putting a lot of time and energy into her YouTube channel.

Aside from brand promotions, the mom of three also has two businesses, JE Cosmetics and JE Shop. However, according to Radar Online, JE Cosmetics isn’t recognized by the government. Missing paperwork led to the company not being recognized by the state of North Carolina. The outlet checked California, New York and Delaware, as well, but JE Cosmetics wasn’t a registered business entity in any of those places.

In July 2021, Jenelle launched her podcast, “The Jenelle Evans Podcast.” However, the show has only released three episodes since it launched.

Farrah Abraham

Farrah is the queen of side hustles. She started promoting sex toys molded after her own vagina (no, we’re not joking) and casually wrote some erotic novels. However, these days her business endeavors are a bit more wholesome. Along with previously owning a frozen yogurt shop and currently a furniture store in Texas, the former reality star also flips houses.
“I’m just thankful that I get to buy for all these companies. [It] is just so much fun,” she said in 2017.

In addition, she is on the New York Times bestseller list for her book My Teenage Dream Ended, has a podcast called “Abraham Gals” and a meditation series called “Farrah Is My Spirit Animal.” Whew!

Farrah doesn’t seem to have any interest in sticking to one career and told fans she was working on getting her master’s degree at Harvard University.

Catelynn Lowell

The mom of two owns a children’s clothing boutique called Tierra Reign along with her husband, Tyler. However, Catelynn says being a mom is also a job, too. “I think people really hated on me seeing me be at home all the time with my kid … That in itself is a full-time job,” she once said.

Additionally, Teen Mom OG fans watched Catelynn express interest in microblading on the show.

Amber Portwood

It seems running little online boutiques is the most popular side hustle of the Teen Mom stars. Amber Portwood’s clothing company is called Forever Haute and sells makeup, clothes, and accessories, but its social media pages don’t seem very active.

“I just want to have a good future and be my own boss,” she told International Business Times. “I don’t see how any of us could star on Teen Mom and go and work [for] somebody … I think we need to be smart.”

In November 2021, Amber launched her PortwoodAF brand on Instagram. Fans of the reality star can buy merch including hoodies, mugs and T-shirts that feature Amber’s name and expressions including “Unfollow Me.”

Chelsea Houska

Chelsea Houska makes it clear her first job is as a stay-at-home-mom. She used to work as an esthetician, but she quit. The starlet frequently posts giveaways on her Instagram, so it’s likely she’s getting compensated for the promotion. In addition, she is the cofounder of Aubree Says, a company that makes “cozy” items, including slippers, throw blankets and beanies.

Honestly, with her husband, Cole DeBoer, working full time as a traffic control specialist and all the MTV checks she received while starring on the network for over a decade before quitting, she definitely doesn’t need to work.

However, Chelsea couldn’t stay away from the world of reality TV for long and revealed she and Cole will host the HGTV show Farmhouse Fabulous, which will premiere in spring 2023.