If working from home (because of the Covid-19 pandemic) is a kind of frustrating for you, then try listening to our guest for today, Linda Carmichael! Linda has been making resin jewellery for almost 10 years now at the comfort of her own home—and with four lovely dogs. At the start, it was just for fun. She makes quirky jewellery for herself. But then she decided why not make money out of something that she’s passionate about too. So she did.

In this episode of the Fire In the Belly Podcast, we look at the personal life and entrepreneurial mind of Linda. We talk about being yourself, making money out of your craft, chasing for an incredible life, and many more. Start listening in.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• In Linda’s family, education is something that has been valued and upheld highly. Though never competitively. Linda wouldn’t say she’s an academic achiever, too.  But she’s glad how she discovered so much about herself, her creativity skills, and her passions since her childhood.
• Her father was an enormous influence when she was exploring her craft. Linda would describe her dad as a dreamer, always encouraging and understanding.
• As she looks back at her education background, she remembers how school sucked for her when she was young because it’s too bureaucratic and competitive. She learns effectively when there’s no pressure, and there’s flexibility. That’s why she enjoyed her university days.
• It was easy to find jobs for Linda after graduation. But the typical 8-5 job isn’t for her. She was meant to be her own boss, have her own business.
• Being her own boss definitely worked for her. People around her noticed the sizeable difference in her disposition once she went back doing her craft--she’s happier than ever.
• She looks back on how hands on she was when she was starting. She picked and bought the materials herself, packed everything, did deliveries. Tasks weren’t as troublesome. Everything was worth the effort.
• Scary Goals. For Linda, she sees to it that she does something noteworthy each day. Not taken aback by fear. Driven by her passions.
• Linda doesn’t settle for anything less. Seeing that she’s doing what she loves already, there’s no turning back. She wants more of the incredible life.

BEST MOMENTS

• “As a creator, you want to stand out. You don’t want to be the same.”
• “I wouldn’t have kept something that’s not going to pay me.”
• “If you don’t know what to do, ask yourself what you don’t want to do.”
• “I love being in business but my passion is living my full potential.”
• “I’m after an incredible life.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Make Me Mold Me - https://www.makememoldme.com/

Fire In The Belly Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-in-the-belly/id1499375061

ABOUT THE HOST

The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’. 

Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire In The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting and inspiring others.

Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In the Belly’ is the Q&A’s - Questions and Actions!

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