From Police Officer to The Soap Coach | Rad-ventures with Keri | Episode Five | Entrepreneurial Journeys

Summary In this engaging conversation, Keri shares her unique journey from a banking career to becoming a soap coach. She discusses her experiences in the police force, her passion for dog grooming, and how she transitioned into teaching soap making and skincare products. Keri highlights the challenges and rewards of running her own business, especially during the pandemic, and emphasizes the importance of being adaptable and focused in entrepreneurship. The discussion also touches on her future aspirations and the balance between work and personal life. Takeaways Keri's journey includes a significant career in the police force. She started teaching soap making due to a passion for natural products. Keri's business evolved from dog grooming to soap coaching. She values flexibility and work-life balance in her career. Keri believes in being laser-focused on goals. Her online courses cater to both hobbyists and business owners. Keri's story reflects the importance of following one's passion. She aims to slow down and focus on teaching in the future. Sound Bites "I wanted to be a vet when I was at school." "I get bored really easily." "I would love to be a travel blogger." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:49 Teaching Soap Making and Skincare Products 06:14 Career Aspirations and Transitioning from Vet to Soap Coach 07:41 From Banker to Police Officer 11:58 Transitioning from Dog Grooming to Soap Making and Teaching 17:36 Soap Coach Membership and Online Classes 19:39 Future Plans and Work-Life Balance 23:08 Quickfire Questions 23:16 Favorite Age and Quote 24:17 Google Suite vs. Microsoft 365 25:55 Essential App on a Desert Island 26:53 Unread Emails and Multiple Email Addresses 36:34 Dream Job: Travel Blogger 37:53 Soap Coach Website and Social Media Where to find Keri: https://thesoapcoach.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/thesoapcoach/ https://www.facebook.com/thesoapcoach https://www.youtube.com/@thesoapcoach. https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoapcoach *Captions are auto-generated*