Dive deep into the transformative journey of a former teacher who turned burnout into a thriving six-figure business. Discover how she leveraged her teaching experience, passion for graphic design, and a leap of faith to create a successful online business. Whether you're a teacher considering a career change or an entrepreneur looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable tips.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Power of Pivoting: How Mariah transitioned from teaching to entrepreneurship and why it’s important to follow what feels right.
- Scaling with Strategy: The steps Mariah took to expand her digital products, create a membership site, and scale her business to six figures.
- Balancing Life & Business: How Mariah navigated personal changes, including moving to a new city and becoming a mother, while growing her business.
- Overcoming Burnout: The critical moment when Mariah decided to take a leave of absence and focus on her passion projects—and how that decision changed everything.
- Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Why it’s essential to experiment, take risks, and embrace the title of entrepreneur.
Key Moments:
- [00:00-02:00] - Mariah’s early career and initial thoughts on teaching vs. marketing.
- [06:00-16:00] - Discovering a love for creating digital resources and selling them online.
- [16:00-30:00] - The burnout that led to a life-changing decision to move and focus on her business.
- [30:00-46:00] - Scaling the business and incorporating coaching.
- [46:00-58:00] - The rapid growth of her coaching business and the lessons learned along the way.
- [1:22:00-1:30:00] - Advice on taking bold steps in your entrepreneurial journey.
Actionable Takeaways:
- Follow Your Passion: Don’t be afraid to pivot and explore new avenues that align with your interests and skills.
- Scale Smart: Start with one product, expand your offerings, and consider adding a membership or coaching component to your business.
- Prioritize Mental Health: Recognize when burnout is affecting you and take steps to focus on what truly matters.
- Bold Moves: Don’t shy away from taking risks—sometimes the biggest rewards come from the boldest decisions.
What did you think of Mariah’s journey? Have a similar story? We’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment or review and let us know how this episode resonated with you.