Going full-time with your side hustle
What happens when you walk away from the familiar with the aim to go full time with a side hustle?
In this episode, Emily shares what it really takes to change careers, juggle multiple roles, and find creative confidence, even when imposter syndrome creeps in. She opens up about the highs and lows of navigating this transition, and how she balances multiple roles while working on passion-driven projects. Emily also discusses the mental side of creativity, sharing candidly about imposter syndrome, and the mindset shifts that helped her embrace her unique design voice. Whether you’re in the middle of a pivot or dreaming of one, Emily’s journey will leave you feeling both grounded and inspired.
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About the Host:
Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.
She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled' in creative life, combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.
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Have you ever felt stuck in a career that just doesn’t feel right? Or wondered what it takes to make a bold leap into something completely new? Today, we’re joined by Emily Labbate, a true jack of all trades who’s turned her passion into her new career. Most recently, Emily was training to become a solicitor specialising in commercial property, but the relentless grind, combined with studying and earning just above minimum wage, left her feeling out of balance and disconnected from her family. So, what did she do? She took a brave leap in January this year to focus solely on her side hustle — property development. Just six months in, Emily has already completed her first solo project and is close to completing her second!
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