I ran a successful brick-and-mortar business for decades. I shut it down in my 50s to reinvent myself and my career.

Teona Gherasim

In 2024, I woke up to a difficult truth: I was unhappy. A solopreneur since the early 2000s, I'd built a six-figure business while raising three boys. My workaholic drive meant giving my all to every client. It paid off: the photography studio I ran earned flawless five-star Google reviews and a long roster of loyal clients. I even earned industry recognition (including a book deal and invitations to speak on stages at national events). But around me, things had been changing. The market had