From Teaching to Performing: A Showbiz Side Hustle Success Story - Ep. 26

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From Teaching to Performing: A Showbiz Side Hustle Success Story - Ep. 26

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Join host Nicole Louise Geddes as she interviews Rebecca, a former teacher turned award-winning entertainer, on The Showbiz Side Hustle podcast. Discover how Rebecca successfully transitioned from a teaching career to running multiple entertainment businesses.
Learn about her unique approach to children's entertainment, blending education with fun, and how she won a national award for the most unique wedding entertainment.
Rebecca shares insights on building self-belief, creating multiple income streams, and finding your niche in the competitive world of entertainment. This episode is packed with valuable tips for performers, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to pivot their career or start a side hustle.
Gain inspiration and practical advice on turning your creative passions into a successful business. Don't miss this motivational conversation that proves it's possible to create the life and career of your dreams in the entertainment industry.
Key points discussed:

1. Transitioning from teaching to full-time entertainment

2. Creating multiple income streams through various businesses

3. Winning a national award for unique wedding entertainment

4. Developing self-belief and confidence in entrepreneurship

5. Merging passions for teaching and performing

Episode highlights with timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction and welcome

[03:45] - Rebecca's background in teaching and performing

[07:30] - Decision to leave teaching and focus on entertainment

[12:15] - Launching Ruby Flames Entertainment and navigating the pandemic

[16:45] - Winning the Quirky Wedding Award for unique entertainment

[21:30] - Developing self-belief and confidence in entrepreneurship

[25:00] - Creating multiple businesses and income streams

[29:15] - Merging teaching skills with entertainment offerings

[33:30] - Future vision for combining businesses and reaching ideal clients

Quotable moments:

"Once a teacher, always a teacher." - Rebecca

"I'm quite stubborn and determined, and that really works in my favour." - Rebecc

Actionable tips:

1. Surround yourself with supportive and successful people in your industry

2. Continuously work on building self-belief through small achievements

3. Look for ways to merge your different passions and skills into unique business offerings

4. Create multiple income streams to provide financial stability

5. Don't be afraid to pivot your career and pursue your passions

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