Today I sit down with guest Laura Jones, the talented illustrator and creator behind Laura Jane Illustrations. Once a dedicated teacher, Laura made the bold leap to pursue her passion for art full-time.

Laura shares how scary it was to start over and the challenges she faced along the way. Her story shows us that it’s okay to go after what you want, even if it means learning from scratch and facing some doubts.

She also chats about how she built a community around her artwork on Instagram and the challenges of balancing being a small business owner and content creator in today’s digital age.

Thinking about starting a small business or starting something new? If so, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• Laura’s move from teaching to becoming a freelance illustrator
• How to deal with fear and learn new things to build your business
• The role of social media in growing your business
• How publishing Laura’s mini book, “The Magic of You,” made a difference on her career & confidence
• Tips for making your work worth more and trying out different ways to make money
• Why she started to teach others based on her experience & knowledge
• Final words on dreams and setting big goals for yourself

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Resources

Connect with Laura
Website: https://www.laurajaneillustrations.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneillustrations
Podcast: Fill Up Your Cup

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