I was laid off on July 2024.

From $6k a month to $0.

“Can I turn my content into a business?”

This question is the reason why I decided to go all in on myself,

Instead of searching for a new job.

I had worked in online education for 6 years…

Why not create a course for myself this time?

So I launched an “experiment” in 3 weeks

The ADHD hyperfixation made me lock in so hard.

I created and launched my first course in 3 weeks.

I was scared I wouldn’t make any sales…

But on the enrollment deadline day,

I made $6k in 1 day 🥺🤯 

(I used to make that amount in a month…)

I had gotten laid off while traveling,

So it felt surreal to be vibing in Melbourne while getting emails like this:

But I also felt scared, like something bad was going to happen…

And something did.

Had the biggest crash out of my life in Japan

On the outside, I looked like I was living the dream.

(IG only shows the highlights reel fr)

I was traveling and making money in the background.

But my accountant emailed me while I was in Japan…

I had to pay $11k+ in taxes 💀 

Couldn’t call my bank or accountant,

And couldn’t access many of my documents bc I was overseas…

Anyway, now I always set aside money for taxes 😭

Now I celebrate small wins

Sometimes I see other bigger creators with more followers, more sales, etc…

It doesn’t help my imposter syndrome.

But whenever I feel like I’m not good enough,

I remind myself of the positive impact I had on others 🥺 

Because it’s not always about those external numbers…

It’s about helping other people.

So I focused on community:

1 year after I got laid off…

I can finally say I’m proud of my growth

(Without feeling guilty about not accomplishing more.)

And I want to help other creators who were in my spot 1 year ago…

So if you’re curious about how I run my creator business,

Check out this video I made?

Til next Monday,

Jennifer