How do you make a career change after 28 years in an industry with 5 kids?!? After almost 3 decades in early childhood teaching Deb Peters decided it was time to make a change.... She kept it a secret until she'd really made up her mind to revisit a 'side gig' in the Beauty industry that she'd had many years earlier and make it her full time focus. In this podcast interview she shares: •The 'plan' she had but didn't follow •The plan she didn't have and how that impacted her •How others reacted to her 'sudden' decision •The areas that have been steep learning curves •The fears she had in the early days •The support she got that was invaluable •Tips and traps to look out for as you start a new business Deb bought a 'bricks and mortar' business and has survived throughout Covid closures and is re-open and growing, so this is a great episode for anyone considering a physical business for the next chapter of their work life... If you would like to connect with Deb and find out more about her and her fabulous organic 'skin food' products you can do that here: Website - https://www.mattarihairbeauty.com/ Insta - @mattaribeauty Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... This short eBook is a summary of insights from interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!