155: Going from a Hobby to Scaling Business with Leah Yahyavi

Do you have a hobby that is starting to feel more like a business? Or perhaps you’re ready to take the leap and make your hobby your full-time gig… That can come with a lot of questions and uncertainties. But it can also come with a lot of excitement and planning.Today we’re chatting with Leah Yahyavi from Lagoon Designs on how she scaled her handmade hobby into a viral, ever-growing full-time business.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to know when to make your hobby into a businessSquirrel syndrome and releasing what isn’t alignedDesigning the life you want and having your own version of successTaking your online eCommerce business to brick and mortarThe mindset behind scaling a handmade businessHow to know if an idea is worth pursuingLeah’s tips to harness the power of social media and brand ambassadorsLeah is the creative & founder of Lagoon – a sustainably made swimwear label focused on custom fits. At the age of 19, Leah was attending college by day and growing her direct-to-consumer e-commerce swimwear label by night. After graduation, she attended weekly markets to sell her products and learned how to reach new people organically. Fast forward 7 years, a handful of viral TikTok videos, and her successful ambassador program, Leah has grown her handmade business with her loyal and organic online community while sticking to her core values of creating quality, customized, and sustainable swimwear.Resources from this episodeGet your own handmade bikini from Leah at Lagoon Designs with 20% off, using the discount code GUTSY20.Learn all about Realign - my new six-week group coaching program to help you get realigned back with yourself and your business.Join the Gutsy Collective - a community of energetically driven female entrepreneurs + visionaries who desire meaningful growth – mentally, physically, and energetically. Join us online or in-person for monthly mentorship to reignite your fire and get the answers you seek.Alignment Sessions: get fast + clear answers – 90-min individual coaching sessions designed to help you realign your energy and get a clear action plan so you can save time and start growing.1:1 Coaching with LauraAura – I combine energy work with grounded, practical action, and together we’ll acknowledge the limiting beliefs and habits that may be holding you back while leaning into who you truly are and how you work most efficiently.Connect with Leah YahyaviTikTok: @lagoondesignsInstagram: @lagoondesignsWebsite: lagoondesigns.comConnect with LauraAuraTikTok:  @thatlauraauraInstagram: @thatlauraauraWebsite: LauraAura.comSupport the showLeave a Review!We love, love, love to read your comments, feedback, and reviews. It also helps other women like you know they're in the right place to get support.https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-gutsy-podcast/id1445481970