Taniquewa Brewster is an assistant property manager, doula, student, advocate, and proud mom of six. The 41-year-old is also a former guaranteed basic income participant in her hometown of Austin, Texas. She was one of 135 low-income households that received $1,000 a month for a year, from September 2022 to August 2023. The money helped her cover bills, build savings, and land a more stable career . Business Insider first spoke with Brewster in the fall of 2024, about a year after her cash