Talking about the early days of business [before we went full time]

In this episode, Leah and Jess dive into the rollercoaster journey of starting their businesses and transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship. Both share personal stories of how they made that leap – Jess, who carefully navigated a side hustle while holding down a full-time job, and Leah, whose path was reshaped by redundancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. For Jess, the transition took about over eight months of hard work and dedication. She talks openly about juggling her job with building her business, how each step gave her confidence to eventually go all in. Leah’s experience, however, was a little different. When the pandemic upended her career in travel and events, she didn’t sit still. Instead, she embraced online business management and virtual assistant roles, diving headfirst into something new. This episode highlights more than just the practical steps of starting a business. Leah and Jess discuss the powerful role language and mindset play in owning your entrepreneurial journey. It’s not just about seeing your venture as a “side hustle” but validating it as a legitimate business. The way you speak about and believe in your business can shift how others see it too. They also remind us of the ever-changing nature of entrepreneurship, urging listeners to embrace growth, change, and new opportunities as they come. With a little humour and brutal honesty, they break down the challenges they’ve faced and the moments that tested their resilience, all while emphasising the importance of having a support network, whether that's a partner, friends, or fellow business owners. Ready to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey or deepen your commitment to it? Tune in to hear Leah and Jess keep it real, and leave you inspired, motivated, and ready for your next move. Takeaways:1. Transitioning from a job to full-time entrepreneurship can be gradual or sudden – every journey is different.2. Language and mindset matter. Validate your business, and others will too.3. Clients can come from anywhere – from Facebook groups to word of mouth. If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear your story! Share your thoughts in the comments or DM us – let's keep the conversation going. And if you're just getting started or thinking of making the leap to full-time entrepreneurship, remember: THE FIRST STEP IS JUST SHOWING UP. See you in the next episode! ---Got any questions?DM us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/buildingamumpirepodcast/​Don't forget to share on your socials and tag @the.productivityqueen and @collectively_organised​Stick around so you won't miss out on the latest episodes! Follow us on Spotify or hit + on Apple Podcasts!​Don't forget to subscribe for more ass-kicking conversations!