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WTF Do I Do for a Living?

July 21, 2022

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In this episode, Taylor shares her story of how she went from a strip club bartender to a multiple 6-figure business owner in just 3 years. She takes you through her epic journey of entrepreneurship that started when she was just 16 with her first photography business, dives into her experience as an art school dropout, and reminisces on the Facebook group that changed her life. From side hustles to bartending and everything in between, Taylor inspires you to make shit happen, take risks, and gives you the courage you need if you’re wanting to change careers.

Looking for the noteworthmoments in this episode? We got you.

1:50 – The million-dollar question I get asked at a bar is, “What do you do for a living?”

6:15 – When I first discovered my obsession with photography.                                                                       

9:37 – My first taste of entrepreneurship.   

12:50 – The college class that changed my life.

16:10 – My journey to art school.  

19:00 – The big move to NYC.

21:28 – The dropout bartender era of Taylor.

26:50 – Que the side hustle. 

31:00 – Baby enters the picture. 

32:07 – The day I quit my full-time job for my side-hustle.  

35:23 – My first fears as an entrepreneur.

37:44 – What to ask yourself if you’re wanting to start something new?

38:42 – Hustle culture VS hard work

40:50 – Becoming the expert at what you do is the first priority. 

43:47 – When my business pivot happened.

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