From the classroom to the world of digital marketing, Emily Hanson’s story is proof that transferable skills can be the key to building your dream business. A former teacher and mum of two, Emily is now the founder of Emerlilly Digital, an agency specialising in education, family and children’s brands. What began as freelancing soon grew into a thriving business supported by her husband David and a team of fellow educators-turned-marketers. In this episode of the Mum Means Business Podcast, Emily shares how her teaching background equipped her for entrepreneurship, the challenges and breakthroughs of freelancing, and the importance of finding freedom and balance as a working mum. We also touch on the challenges of becoming a Mum for the first time during the pandemic, mental health and the courage it takes to pivot careers while raising young children. Emily’s journey shows us that the skills you already have might be all you need to begin. In our conversation, we explore:✨ Transitioning from teaching to digital marketing✨ Launching Emerlilly Digital with a family-focused team✨ Navigating motherhood and mental health during the pandemic✨ How freelancing shaped Emily's career journey✨ Empowering other mothers to find fun and freedom in work About the Guest:Emily Hanson is the Founder and Director of Emerlilly Digital, a marketing agency specialising in education, family and children’s brands. A former teacher and Mum of two, she’s passionate about helping family-focused businesses and education organisations tell their stories while building a business that reflects her values. Find out more about Emily’s work on the Emerlilly website or connect with her on Linkedin - Emily Hanson. About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps - a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️ I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis! I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams. Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes. I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌victoria_phipps or @‌mummeansbusinesspodcast. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!