From Chalkboards to Catwalks: Meet the Teachers Who Made Jaw-Dropping Career Changes!

Hold onto your hats, because you're about to get a ton of inspiration packed with some bold career moves! Meet Liandra Gaykamangu, who transformed from a bored English teacher to a thriving fashion designer! That's right, from Campbelltown classrooms to strutting the up-and-coming Australian Fashion Week runways. Click here to feast your eyes on her runway WOWs!

And that's not all! She even stumbled upon a former student working as a model at her fashion show. Talk about worlds colliding in the coolest way possible. Liandra cherishes her teaching days for equipping her with business smarts she whips out every day, proving that nothing truly goes to waste in life’s journey—major life hack!

Now buckle up for the second mind-blowing transformation: Joselle Reyes! This former accountant gave up her number-crunching days for painting live wedding portraits—yep, you read that right! The pandemic made her revisit her favorite pastime, and her job performance review had her asking if she wanted to be an accountant for eternity. Spoiler alert: she didn't. 🚨

Joselle’s new world involves painting swoon-worthy wedding portraits, and sure, it’s a bit of a pay cut, but can you really put a price on following your dreams? With a carefully laid-out plan alongside her husband, Joselle is diving head-first into happiness, armed with just a brush and endless creativity. And she's here to remind you: the perfect moment to change careers? It's a myth—stop waiting for it!

Dreaming about a new job as the calendar flips over to a new year? Career coach Kirsten Brumby has your back, letting you know it's the prime time for employers to scout fresh talent. Thanks to the global events that flipped our work world upside down, more people are seeking jobs that spark joy. Guess what? Most people end up happier when they leap into the unknown. So, if you feel the itch, start planning and follow these incredible women’s footsteps—because why settle for "meh" when awesome awaits?