Teagan Charlotte, founder of Hey Independent Mama, shares her journey from an unexpected demotion at her corporate career to replacing her income as a new entrepeneur in just 3 weeks. The discussion dives into Teagan’s unexpected professional detour post-maternity leave which propelled her into entrepreneurship. Teagan describes how she has dedicated herself to empowering mothers to harness their skills and create thriving businesses that also allow for work-life balance. This episode is packed with insights and strategies on thinking outside the box, leveraging skills in entrepreneurship, and the power of networking and giving back.

Teagan shares tips gained from her vast experience in business development and marketing. With keywords like “entrepreneurship,” “work-life balance,” and “female empowerment,” the conversation sheds light on how Teagan managed to double her income within weeks and continued to pivot her business successfully through life’s changes, including divorce and single motherhood. She discusses strategies for harnessing unique skills, fostering confidence, and accessing industry insights for business growth. The episode explores the effect of embracing discomfort to drive personal and business development and offers a sneak peek into Teagan’s upcoming platform, designed to connect entrepreneurs with clients and streamline business processes.

Key Takeaways:

• Teagan's inspiring move from corporate demotion to entrepreneurship highlights the importance of self-belief and loyalty to oneself over any company.
• Implementing strategies from other industries can drive unique and effective business practices.
• Offering free services or value initially can significantly boost client acquisition and help validate business ideas.
• Aligning work with personal passion and skill is crucial for sustainable business success.
• Teagan’s new matchmaking service seeks to connect budding entrepreneurs with potential clients while providing backend support.

Notable Quotes:

• "The thing that you are resisting the most is probably the thing that's gonna, like, propel you forward because it's gonna start that momentum."
• "I guarantee it. Every single person out there has a skill that can be monetized and someone will pay you for it."
• "Look outside yourself… what are they doing that's successful? And then try to figure out a way to take what's working and adapt it to your business."
• "Stepping into it and just hitting it, even though it feels uncomfortable, is usually the thing that's gonna, like, propel you forward."
• "Aligning work with personal passion and skill creates the perfect storm for business success."

Resources:

• Follow Teagan Charlotte on Instagram
• Discover more about "Hey Independent Mama" for empowering resources and community engagement

About the Guest:

Teagan Charlotte is a dynamic entrepreneur and the founder of "Hey Independent Mama," a brand dedicated to empowering mothers to become strong, rebellious powerhouses in the business world. Her journey into entrepreneurship began after a surprising job demotion following her maternity leave. Teagan utilized the setback as a catalyst to start her own successful business, leveraging her background in art, visual communications, and extensive corporate experience. Since then, she has helped thousands build their own businesses and worked with major brands like Dr. Pepper, Sherwin Williams, Lowe's and more. Now based in Las Vegas, Teagan balances her thriving career with family life, offering a unique perspective on business, motherhood, and empowerment.

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