Episode #144
From Furlough to Founder: Rachel Minion on Turning a Side Hustle Into a Thriving Business | Entrepreneurship 101
Entrepreneurship 101 features Rachel Minion, an entrepreneur and marketing innovator whose journey demonstrates how uncertainty, resilience, and preparation can transform an unexpected career disruption into an entirely new chapter. In this episode, Rachel shares her experience working in the entertainment and marketing industry, including her time connected with Ticketmaster and Live Nation, before the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the business landscape. Despite early optimism that live entertainment would quickly recover, the industry came to a sudden halt, and Rachel found herself among the many employees affected by furloughs. But Rachel had something working in her favor: a side hustle she had quietly built years earlier. What had once been a secondary business suddenly became her primary opportunity. With no guarantee that entrepreneurship would work, Rachel began reconnecting with clients, rebuilding relationships, and putting her full energy into growing the business she had once considered shutting down. Rachel speaks candidly about the uncertainty and self-doubt that accompanied the transition. Rather than waiting for certainty, she learned to trust herself, rely on her experience, and use her determination to move forward when there was no obvious alternative. Today, Rachel continues her entrepreneurial journey through Rockstar Moon, her work with Rockstar AI, and her nonprofit organization Beyond Basic Needs. Join Entrepreneurship 101 for a powerful conversation about turning a side hustle into a full-time business, navigating unexpected career disruption, overcoming self-doubt, embracing innovation, and discovering what can happen when circumstances force an entrepreneur to finally bet on themselves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
