Join me this week as I interview Erin Peterpaul, a mom of two and professional lifestyle and wedding photographer. She started her photography business while still employed as a graphic designer, and tells us the story of how she transitioned from full-time corporate employee to full-time creative entrepreneur in the midst of having her two children.
Erin describes the biggest lessons she's learned while building her business, including how learning to say "no" has helped her scale faster with less hustle and grind. If you're someone with a creative side-passion who wants to take it full-time, you'll benefit a lot from hearing Erin's story.
Show Notes:
- Erin describes her transition from graphic designer to full-time lifestyle photographer.
- What made her take a chance on photography even though she had no prior experience.
- How she came up with a plan to leave her 9-5 job.
- Seeing in hindsight how she pushed herself way harder than she needed to (a great lesson for those who lean into the grind and the hustle!)
- Why it’s been worth it for her to make the shift from employee to owning her own business.
- How practicing the art of saying ‘No’ has changed her life and was the key to learning how to be her own boss.
- The importance of finding community - both online and off - when you’re starting something new.
- Why she is constantly investing in herself, her business and her own growth.
- Why being an example to her children of what’s possible is what motivates her to make bold career decisions.
- Her perception of “mom guilt”
- How pursuing work that you’re passionate about can help you show up as a more present mom.
- Erin’s best advice for someone who wants to make a change or start their own business, but who may be scared to take the first step.
To learn more about Erin and see her photography, you can find her here:
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