Turn your passion into your career! Join wellness-preneurs Eco-Vegan Gal, Whitney Lauritsen, My Healthy Hustle's Jason Wrobel, and I Vegan You's Nicole Derseweh as they drop knowledge bombs and their secrets on how to do what you love every day. Being a successful entrepreneur comes down to 7 key areas: Your Special Sauce There has never been and will never be another you. You need to double down on your special sauce—own whatever makes you unique. Don't hide your quirks. They are what make you relatable, and what make other people want to do business with you. No one is perfect! And when you are yourself, when you show up as you are, flaws and all, you empower others to do the same. When Alison started her wellness blog she thought she had to be the perfect picture of health and happiness 24/7. This meant her posts weren't authentic and the blog didn't get much of a following. It wasn't until she found her true voice and began to share her story on the podcast that Food Heals really took off. Your Story Our stories heal. When we share our stories, whatever our struggles or failures, someone listening will resonate with them. The more honest we are, the more our story can heal others and us. That's how we can be spiritual activists and help the world. Multiple Streams of Income If you just focus on one channel, you might be successful but only until the trend lasts, or the algorithm changes. Having more than one income stream means that you create a sustainable and stable revenue. Say you want to get into content creation. Did you know that there are over 30 ways to make money as a content creator? That's one of Whitney's courses. Her income streams come from coaching, consulting, courses, Eco Vegan Gal, and more. A Little Faith Today, Jason is a vegan chef, lifestyle coach and nutrition edu-tainer on a mission to reduce suffering and increase joy on this planet. But before this, he worked in advertising. The process of letting go of the old life wasn't easy. But there comes a point in our lives when we have to accept the gap between where we are and where we want to be, and take that leap of faith. Patience Accept that it won't be an overnight transformation. To start making a difference in people's lives and make an income, you need to build trust and that takes time. You need to be patient and committed to developing your brand a little each day and be ready for the long haul. Trust in the Universe We need to free ourselves from the constraints placed by our own minds, other people and society in order to be successful. It's about attitude. How much do you believe in yourself and your mission? And how much do you trust that the Universe has your back? No matter what level we're at, we don't know if the course will be successful, if the post will be shared, if that client will call back or if the video will go viral. We have to go beyond knowing into trusting in the Universe, intuition, and life. Abundance Mindset Do you have an abundance mindset? Abundance is consciously receiving that which has already being given to you—being grateful. When we are in that high, vibrational energy of gratitude, we attract the right people and opportunities into our lives. Nicole didn't even think she could make money from her passion, but it gave her so much joy that it transformed her energy and ended up sparking her acting career. Her genuine inner fulfilment meant that she attracted more of it into her life. Top tips to up-level your business Allison: Don't be too proud to work for free—it can massively pay off. Sometimes you have to put in the effort to get your foot in the door. It might take doing a few free speaking gigs to reach your tribe and grow your audience. Insta tip: Use your Instagram feed for your best posts, like a portfolio, and stories like an interview to share who you authentically are. Jason: Look at your business as you would an investment. The more sources of income you have, the more sustainable you become. Have as many consistent income streams as possible. Secret sauce: carve out your uniqueness and trust that the more you reveal of yourself the more people will embrace you. Nicole: Treat every role as if it is the award-winning one. It doesn't matter how many people show up for your course or your webinar, always give your best. Even if it's the smallest project, treat every opportunity like it is huge. Whitney: Figure out money issues which could get in the way of trying to generate income doing what you love. Check out "Money: A Love Story" by Kate Northrup, or Jen Sincero's "You're a Bad Ass at Making Money"—great books to help you figure out the emotional and energetic blocks to your financial abundance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices