The Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast
Embracing Your True Self: Hannah’s Journey from Performer to Creative Industry Entrepreneur
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Spotlight series. In this episode, Nicole Louise Geddes sits down with Hannah Hannon: former performer, business owner and founder of HVA an award winning business support company for the entertainment and creative industries. Grab Spotlight on Success on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spotlight-Success-Passion-Meets-Purpose/dp/B0FFH88B1C After years spent trying to fit into the glamorous, spontaneous world of performing, Hannah discovered her real superpower was the organisation and problem-solving she brought behind the scenes, skills that became the bedrock of her entrepreneurial journey. Together, they discuss Hannah’s chapter, The Business of Show Business, and delve into the highs and lows of her performing life, the lessons learned through motherhood and personal loss, and that pivotal moment when she realised that true success means embracing exactly who you are. This honest, heartfelt conversation explores the resilience it takes to step away from the traditional path, the overlooked business skills performers have at their fingertips, and the realities of running a business in the creative industries. Whether you’re a creative dreaming of a side-hustle, considering new directions, or simply curious about what happens when passion meets purpose, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical insight and a powerful reminder: your real strength might just be the thing you once saw as ‘boring’. Chapters 00:00 Spotlight with Hannah Hannon 05:55 Transitioning to dance college 07:12 Feeling Out of Place in Industry 13:33 Feeling the end-of-contract anxiety 17:44 Business mindset and contract diligence 20:17 Turning a side hustle into a business 23:07 Coping with pregnancy loss 27:36 Pregnancy and family challenges 30:15 Deciding to go all in 33:14 Missing the dance industry 37:44 Appreciating and Valuing Contributions 39:38 Learning Hannah's Personal Journey 42:56 Realising a career misfit Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR ️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rss Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/ #ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR ️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rss Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/ #ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur
