From Teacher to Photographer with Johanna Hribal

For so many people, becoming an entrepreneur seems like a big, scary leap. For Johanna Hribal, it was the key to defeating anxiety and regaining her focus, confidence, and sanity. Listen as she shares why she left behind a career in teaching to start, grow, and scale her very own photography business.  Johanna wasn’t just teaching. She holds a Masters in Education and felt called to do the work. But when Covid struck her niggling nudges of anxiety turned into a full blown problem. At first she didn’t even realize her feelings of dread were anxiety related, but when she ended her contract, it was like a huge boulder being lifted from her shoulders.  She didn’t leave on a whim though. Johanna had been slowly but effectively building her photography business on the side of her teaching career. Now she’s able to do it full time, her way.  Her work weeks look very different from the way they did as a teacher. She schedules in time for herself and to get out into the world. Plus she has been able to truly live her life each and every day.  How has she done it? Through elevating her skills, working on her systems, and setting clear and attainable boundaries for herself and her clients.  Listen as Johanna shares her story and her advice for anyone nervous about stepping out on the entrepreneurial limb. It’s not easy. To this day she still feels guilt for leaving behind a profession that’s in need of amazing people. But she did what she had to do for herself, her life, and her family. In This Episode: [01:46] Welcome to the show, Johanna! [02:18] She shares her background and why she decided to start her own business. [06:20] Listen as Johanna talks about her favorite travel moments. [13:06] What she’s done to help alleviate her mental health issues. [19:12] Techniques she uses to help manage her anxiety. [22:17] Listen as Johanna discusses her boundaries and how she enforces them with clients. [28:53] One actionable tip for anyone who is contemplating making their hobby a career. [31:31] Dubsado and Calendly are her two favorite business tools. [31:55] “You can never have too much sky.” is her favorite quote. [32:41] She shares where she would take me for a drink if I were to visit Louisville. [33:48] Connect with Johanna. Links and Resources: Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream Job by John Acuff Find Johanna: Frames + Letters Photography Instagram Find Jenn: Success Beyond The Lens @successbeyondthelens Instagram @successbeyondthelenspodcast Facebook | Picbabun Grab your Boundaries Resources Editable Welcome Packet Template Pinterest Freebies Consultation Connection Call