From Consulting Side Gigs to Full-Time Success: Tynesha’s Journey
“My invoices this month were almost as much as the entire last quarter!”
We all love those breakthrough moments when your side hustle suddenly starts to feel like it could be something much bigger.
That’s exactly what happened to Tynesha, and her story might just be the inspiration you need if you’ve been dreaming about turning your own expertise into a thriving business after years in corporate.
The Balancing Act Women Know Too Well
Tynesha’s life probably sounds familiar. Raising kids (a tween and teen, no less!), adjusting to a new city, coordinating with her husband’s work schedule, and teaching part-time were on her shoulders.
If it sounds exhausting, it’s because it was.
On top of all that, she was trying to grow a consulting business.
Many would have put that dream on the back burner, “maybe someday when things calm down…,” but Tynesha took a different approach.
Taking the First Brave Steps
Even without entrepreneurial role models in her family, Tynesha was determined to show her children, especially her teenage daughter, what’s possible when you pursue your passion, especially in midlife.
She started with the fundamentals: building a website, networking, sharing her aspirations with friends, yet quickly discovered, these initial efforts weren’t bringing in the clients or traction she needed.
What Tynesha needed was a strategic plan to maximize her limited time by connecting with clients who truly valued her expertise and were willing to pay accordingly, which is a common challenge women face when transitioning to coaching and consulting careers.
Discovering Her Unique Value Proposition
The turning point came when we focused on defining Tynesha’s High Value Positioning, the special combination of skills, experience, and perspective that only she could offer after decades of professional experience.
By clarifying her unique strengths, refining her messaging, building self-confidence, and getting crystal clear about her ideal clients, her business started to evolve.
Speaking opportunities started coming her way. New connections led to meaningful collaborations. Within just weeks, she secured two new clients.
And perhaps most importantly, she gave herself a much-deserved raise by increasing her rates to reflect her true value which left her feeling “giddy” (her word, not mine) with excitement.
The Full Transformation
Fast forward to today, and Tynesha’s reinvention updates read like a dream checklist:
- Left her job to run her business full-time ✓
- Signed her biggest client (over $50k) ✓
- Spending quality time with her family ✓
- In her own words, “Booked, busy, and blessed!” ✓
What About Your Journey?
Reading Tynesha’s story, where do you see yourself?
Perhaps you’re:
- At the very beginning, with expertise you know could help others
- Already consulting on the side, but struggling to gain momentum
- Making decent money in your career, but feeling overwhelmed by the demands
- Ready to make the leap to full-time entrepreneurship, but held back by uncertainty
The path from side gig to sustainable business isn’t always straightforward. Women like Tynesha remind us that with the right approach, it’s absolutely doable, especially for experienced and accomplished professionals looking to leverage their skills in new ways.
Do you feel that pull toward your true calling, even as doubts or overwhelm try to hold you back?
All it takes is the right strategy, clarity, and determination to turn “What’s next?” into exactly what you want right now.
What’s one small step you could take this week toward growing your next chapter business venture? Share in the comments below!
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About Tynesha:
Tynesha O’Quinn is the founder and CEO of Fine HR Consulting, where she helps businesses streamline their human resources operations and create positive workplace cultures. With over 15 years of experience in HR leadership, Tynesha specializes in helping growing companies develop effective HR strategies that support both business goals and employee wellbeing. Visit her website at https://finehrconsulting.com/ to learn more about her services.
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