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Manage episode 489826705 series 2834919
After two decades as a professor, Susan Sharp was burnt out, exhausted, and unsure of what came next. But instead of giving up, she turned her personal crash into a public platform. In this episode, Susan shares how she reinvented herself as an author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur. You'll learn how she found her voice, built a personal brand from scratch, and turned her story into a business that inspires others to do the same.
What You’ll Discover Today:
How Susan Sharp went from burned-out professor to thriving author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur—and built a personal brand along the way.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Susan’s pivot from academia to entrepreneurship
- What to do when burnout hijacks your career
- How to uncover what you don’t want—and use that to find your next move
- The surprising power of rest and self-forgiveness
- How writing Midlife Wisdom became her platform
- Turning your story into a business
- Behind the scenes: Her art featured on Orange Is the New Black
- Business advice for creative professionals and Etsy sellers
- The importance of learning marketing, SEO, and business development as a creator
Links and Resources:
- Susan Sharp’s Website: asharpdifference.com
- Phone: 309-868-2253
- Subscribe Via Email: GetInsideBS.com
- Listen on Spotify: Inside BS Show on Spotify
- Listen on Apple Podcasts: Inside BS Show on Apple Podcasts
- Call Us: (305) 692-5531
839 episodes
Manage episode 489826705 series 2834919
After two decades as a professor, Susan Sharp was burnt out, exhausted, and unsure of what came next. But instead of giving up, she turned her personal crash into a public platform. In this episode, Susan shares how she reinvented herself as an author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur. You'll learn how she found her voice, built a personal brand from scratch, and turned her story into a business that inspires others to do the same.
What You’ll Discover Today:
How Susan Sharp went from burned-out professor to thriving author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur—and built a personal brand along the way.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Susan’s pivot from academia to entrepreneurship
- What to do when burnout hijacks your career
- How to uncover what you don’t want—and use that to find your next move
- The surprising power of rest and self-forgiveness
- How writing Midlife Wisdom became her platform
- Turning your story into a business
- Behind the scenes: Her art featured on Orange Is the New Black
- Business advice for creative professionals and Etsy sellers
- The importance of learning marketing, SEO, and business development as a creator
Links and Resources:
- Susan Sharp’s Website: asharpdifference.com
- Phone: 309-868-2253
- Subscribe Via Email: GetInsideBS.com
- Listen on Spotify: Inside BS Show on Spotify
- Listen on Apple Podcasts: Inside BS Show on Apple Podcasts
- Call Us: (305) 692-5531
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