How do you successfully transition between two entirely different career paths? There are a few smart ways, including taking time off or educating yourself. But one often-overlooked strategy doesn’t require making any big changes. It just requires combining your interests. That’s what Leeza Zurwick did when she transitioned from her job as a special education teacher to the CEO of a mission-driven company. In our chat today, Leeza and I discuss the power of starting a company in your forties, and how you can balance social impact with profit as a business owner. You’ll learn why it’s important to maintain multiple streams of revenue, how planning ahead financially can help you grow faster, and what it takes to persevere through tough times. About my guest:Leeza Zurwick is the CEO and founder of Happy Gut, a company that produces and sells water kefir products designed to help improve gut imbalances and issues. Leeza was a special education teacher for over 20 years before starting her company out of pure curiosity and passion in 2017. After a successful trial run, Leeza quit her full-time teaching job and dedicated herself to growing Happy Gut. Today, she sells her water kefir products in stores and online to customers in Canada and the U.S. Her newest product is a flavor infusion water kefir. In this episode we talk about:➤ How Leeza became interested in water kefir (7:26)➤ What encouraged Leeza to take the leap into entrepreneurship (11:51)➤ What it means to run a social impact business (13:32)➤ The transition from domestic selling to international (18:05)➤ The difference between selling wholesale versus online (21:34)➤ Leeza’s key to successful growth (24:52)➤ The financial strategies that keep Leeza on track (28:23)➤ Leeza’s advice for other women entrepreneurs (33:13)Keep ListeningHow to rebuild your business after tough times - listen to Humility & Resilience podcast series.Contact MeReady to transform your purpose to an impactful business financial story, profit, and joy? Schedule a chat with me at any time.Connect with Leeza➤ Website ➤ Facebook ➤ Instagram➤ LinkedIn