Welcome to the first episode of a personal project I’ve been cooking up for a while: Uber Confessions. Meet Uber driver Jamain Shipman and listen to him share stories from the fun lexus. Learn how he hustles hard and why he thinks you need to be a driver, too.

Feeling unhappy and underappreciated by his manager at Goodwill, Jamain Shipman left his 40 hour work week to drive full time for Uber. As a loyal driver, Jamain enjoys being his own boss, making his own hours, and meeting new people. He has given over 2,000 rides in 8 1/2 months and holds a 5-star rating (1,057 reviews). We share thoughts on the future of ride share and what can be done to make ride share better. By the end of this episode you’ll want to request Jamain to be your personal driver.

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