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Send us a textFrom Teaching to Performing: A Showbiz Side Hustle Success Story - Ep. 26This episode is proudly sponsored by the Showbiz Sidehustle Handbook - Get your copy here: https://ln-k.me/clGQJoin 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 entertainment2. Creating multiple income streams through various businesses3. Winning a national award for unique wedding entertainment4. Developing self-belief and confidence in entrepreneurship5. Merging passions for teaching and performingEpisode 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 clientsQuotable moments:"Once a teacher, always a teacher." - Rebecca"I'm quite stubborn and determined, and that really works in my favour." - RebeccActionable tips:1. Surround yourself with supportive and successful people in your industry2. Continuously work on building self-belief through small achievements3. Look for ways to merge your different passions and skills into unique business offerings4. Create multiple income streams to provide financial stability5. Don't be afraid to pivot your career and pursue your passionsSubscribe to The Showbiz Side Hustle podcast for more inspiring stories and practical advice on building your dream career in the entertainment industry. Leave a review and share this episode with someone who might benefit from Rebecca's journey.📕 Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur📕 Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rssConnect with Nicole:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerformerpreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneurWebsite: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/#ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur
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