From Classroom to Career: How I Turned a Side Hustle into Full-Time Freedom
From Classroom to Career: How I Turned a Side Hustle into Full-Time Freedom
“God doesn’t just open doors. He prepares you to walk boldly through them.”
I didn’t grow up imagining I’d ever run my own business.
In fact, for years, I was a full-time school teacher, clocking in early mornings, grading papers late at night, and running all day long. I loved teaching, but deep down, I knew there had to be more.
More time with my family.
More financial flexibility.
More purpose.
And let me be honest, when I first started my side hustle as a beauty consultant, I had no idea it would turn into a calling.
Building a Beauty Business on My Lunch Break
At first, it was just one facial appointment after school.
Then it turned into hosting pampering sessions on weekends.
Eventually, I was making more from my side hustle than I ever imagined.
But it wasn’t just about the money.
It was about women looking in the mirror after trying our skincare and saying, “I haven’t felt this beautiful in years.”
That’s when I knew this was so much bigger than lipstick.
It was about Confidence. Community. Calling.
Faith Was My Business Plan
I didn’t have a fancy strategy.
I had prayer, perseverance, and a heart to serve.
Not every month was great. Some seasons felt confusing.
But I kept showing up, trusting that if God gave me this gift, He’d grow it.
And He did.
Now, I mentor women just like I once was—teachers, moms, full-time execs. with part-time dreams—who are ready to step into something more.
The Moment Everything Changed
I still remember the day one of my students was jogging the track and asked,
“Whose pink Cadillac is that?” When I told her it was mine and I earned it in my business, She asked, “Why are you still teaching if you have a business that gives you a car?”
That question hit me hard.
Because by then, my side hustle had given me confidence, significant income, and purpose beyond the classroom. I realized it was giving me the opportunity to leave what was once my dream job for what is now my dream life.
My Go-To Products That Kept Me Booked & Blessed
Here are a few staples that helped me build my business while still teaching:
💖 Satin Hands® Set: Perfect for teacher gifts and client thank-you packages.
✨ TimeWise Ultimate Miracle Set: My top-selling skincare set (and a conversation starter every time someone complimented my glow).
💋 Matte Lipstick in “Red Stiletto”: The power lip I wore during parent-teacher nights and presentations. Confidence in a tube!
(You can shop any of these here – and yes, I personally recommend every single one!)
What I Wish I Knew Then
If I could go back and tell myself something in that teacher’s lounge, I’d say:
“You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just need to believe that your ‘yes’ is the start of something divine.”
You don’t need to quit your job today.
You don’t need to know everything about skincare.
You just need to start. With courage. With faith. With one client at a time.
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