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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.

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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


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From centre stage to creating stages for others, this episode of the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast welcomes Helen Wallis, performer, choreographer, business owner, coach and founder of TADAA, The Alternative Dramatic Arts Academy.

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Nicole Louise Geddes dives into Helen Wallis' journey from a captivated young girl in a village hall to international performer, choreographer, mother and entrepreneur.

Along the way, Helen shares candid reflections on risk-taking, motherhood, grief and career reinvention, revealing how each twist shaped her path.

Discover how performers possess more transferable skills than they realise, and how Helen found greater purpose in helping the next generation shine. Whether you're a creative considering your next pivot or simply need inspiration to reinvent yourself, this episode promises raw, powerful reminders that the end of one act is merely the beginning of another.

Chapters
00:00 Helen on Creativity and Mentorship

05:52 Encouraging a career in performance

07:25 Encouraging adaptability and reinvention

09:43 Importance of transferable skills

13:15 The joy of teaching dance

18:22 Heart-led business leadership

22:26 Finding audition songs back then

24:08 Trusting Your Gut in Business

29:20 Feeling Stuck and Finding Answers

30:40 Taking chances and finding direction

33:16 Documenting memories before smartphones

37:04 Importance of Continued Education

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Trusting Your Instincts: How Sammie Searle Built an Award-Winning Business.

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Welcome to the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast! In this special Spotlight series episode, Nicole Louise Geddes sits down with Sammie Searle: performer, entrepreneur and the heart behind award-winning children's entertainment business Boogie Tots.

After building a successful career on stage and overseas, Sammie decided to create her own spotlight, founding a thriving business that helps performers craft flexible, fulfilling careers, especially around family life.

Today, we dive into Sammie's journey from being labelled "bossy" as a child to embracing her natural leadership as a franchisor and CEO. We’ll talk self-doubt, setbacks, and the art of trusting your instincts, as well as the transferable skills every performer possesses, often without realising it.

If you’re a performer facing a pivotal moment, a parent balancing ambition and family, or simply dreaming of building something meaningful, this is the episode for you. Get ready for honest stories, practical advice, and inspiring proof that sometimes the greatest spotlight is the one you build for yourself.

Chapters
00:00 Sammie's entrepreneurial journey

04:10 Reflecting on being a leader

08:39 Prioritising Happiness at Work

11:50 Transitioning skills from entertainment to business

13:43 Gaining confidence and public speaking

17:37 Winning Mompreneur of the Year

21:59 Perseverance in the performing arts

25:14 Joining business coaching programs

28:10 Understanding business layers and learning

29:32 Investing in a boot tops franchise

32:43 Benefits of becoming a franchisee

37:16 Wrapping Up the Episode

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