​In a city like New York, it’s hard not to be tempted by the allure of the side hustle. Let’s be honest, who hasn’t had a “maybe I should just quit and start posting on TikTok” moment?  But what does it truly take to hustle two jobs, follow a passion and pursue two paths successfully?

​Join us for an honest conversation about starting, sustaining and monetizing your “something on the side”, and connect with a room full of people who are trying to do the same.

​Meet Our Speakers

​Tabarak Rehman is a financial restructuring professional by day and a founder, runner and community organizer by passion. Outside the office, he’s the founder of Dreambridge.ai, a platform that helps international students access graduate education in the U.S. His commitment to educational equity also drove him to become the first Pakistani to run 1,000 miles across Pakistan in 35 days, raising over $750,000 for The Citizens Foundation. Tabarak also creates content for an audience of 50,000+ and hosts in-person gatherings for Pakistani professionals in New York.

​Arinee Rahman is a social media strategist by day and a content creator and DJ by night. A Bangladeshi-American from the Bay Area, she first turned to content creation as a creative escape during the pandemic, quickly building a dedicated following of 60,000+ through her comedic skits and community-focused voice. In 2023, after a tough year, she set out to attend 100 concerts in one year and ended up at 125, rediscovering herself through music and launching a fast-growing DJ career rooted in South Asian sound. Arinee now moves between the worlds of corporate tech and underground music, creating space for joy, identity, and expression.

​Why Attend

​Whether you're dreaming up a side hustle or deep in the grind, this evening is for anyone curious about building something beyond the 9 to 5. Hear real stories from the late nights to the breakthrough moments on what it really takes to grow a passion project. Learn practical tips to turn creativity into income, and connect with others who are asking the same questions: What if I just started? What could this become?

​Programme

​7:00 – 7:30 PM
Arrive and enjoy the beautiful back garden with a coffee or cocktail

​7:30 – 8:15 PM
Conversation with Arinee & Tabarak

​8:15 – 8:30 PM
Audience Q&A

​8:30 – 9:30 PM
Have a chance to connect with other guests during the social salon

​Practical Details

​Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Time: 7:00–10 PM
Location: A beautiful back garden in Cobble Hill
Ticket Purchase Required: Limited capacity — reserve your ticket early!

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