Helen shares her journey of turning daydreams into a reality and creating a blossoming ceramics business.  Within 6 weeks of joining the Adventures After Teaching Academy, she was able to overcome her fears and start a business while still teaching full-time.

She's now left the classroom and her business has continued to grow. Helen shares the ups and downs and her excitement for the future. This is a great episode for those in the community who would love to follow their passion and start a creative business!

In this episode we also explore:
- Following your dreams to create a business from your passion.
- The dilemmas teachers face about leaving the classroom.
- Handing in your notice and the feelings around the decision.
- How the Adventures After Teaching Academy provided Helen with marketing advice and support to understand her clients.
- How to discover your business niche.
- Other possible income streams.
-  How Helen rediscovered herself and found her confidence.

Links and Resources
https://www.instagram.com/helenmccormickceramics/
https://linktr.ee/helenmccormickceramics

If you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you successfully leave the classroom! 

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