Chelsea is a Pinterest strategist who helps female entrepreneurs strategically grow their email list, generate quality leads, and increase website traffic with the power of Pinterest.
How Chelsea’s journey to entrepreneurship started
After working from home during the pandemic, Chelsea realized that she enjoyed the work from home life because it allowed her to spend time with her daughter.
She felt she was her whole life to her teaching career at the expense of her family. She started listening to freelancing podcasts, and she did a freelance course. To hear more, go to [03:24].
Why she decided to leave her teaching career for entrepreneurship
Chelsea decided to quit her teaching career when she realized she would always have to sacrifice her own family and kids just to be there for her students. To listen more, go to [06:19].
Why she chose to specialize in Pinterest
Chelsea chose to specialize in Pinterest because it’s an introvert’s world, and unlike on Instagram, she didn’t have to be a client’s voice. To listen more, go to [08:30].
The changes she experienced after moving into entrepreneurship
After moving from her teaching career into entrepreneurship, Chelsea started earning more than she earned while in her teaching career, where her salary was fixed.
Additionally, she was able to spend more time with her family. To hear more, go to [10:47].
“People don’t understand the business world unless they are in it.”
What Chelsea experienced when she was transitioning from her teaching career into entrepreneurship
At [12:38], Chelsea shares what she experienced during her transition period from her teaching career into entrepreneurship. She experienced a panic attack and an identity crisis.
In addition, she experienced fear about what people would think about her decision.
How she overcame the challenges she faced in her transition to entrepreneurship
Chelsea overcame the challenges she faced during her transition by talking out with peers and mentors. Additionally, her husband’s support played a significant role in helping her overcome the obstacles. To listen, tune in at [17:44].
Chelsea’s advice to people who want to transition out of their 9-5 jobs into entrepreneurship
Chelsea advises people who want to transition from their jobs into entrepreneurship to reduce their daily expenses and focus on saving or reinvesting the money they earn from their businesses.
Moreover, she advises them to have a positive mindset amidst the challenges they experience during the transition period. In addition, she advises them to invest in a coach to guide them through the process. To learn more, go to [20:10].
“It’s really hard to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel because you are in it.”
Her advice on what’s working on Pinterest today
Chelsea advises people who want to grow their Pinterest to show up consistently on Pinterest with a lot of fresh content. To listen more, tune in at [31:09].
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