Hailey Dawood is the Owner & CEO at The Idea Hunter, where she helps corporate clients bring creativity and impact to their events to deliver memorable, high-value experiences that transform their brand presence. During Covid, Hailey was forced to completely pivot her business and that period of uncertainty laid the foundation for the 7-figure business she leads today.
Her biggest turning point? Taking a leap of faith and leaving her stable, corporate job in marketing to work for her Mom’s events company.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ The power of following your intuition during career pivots and transitions
→ How to turn career setbacks like layoffs, into major opportunities
→ Practical strategies for taking bold steps as an entrepreneur, including breaking big goals into actionable moves
📝 Free Masterclass – The Power Story Playbook: Learn how to confidently share your story, stand out at work, and unlock 6-figure opportunities → https://priyasam.com/
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CONNECT WITH HAILEY DAWOOD
🌐 Website: https://www.theideahunter.co/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hailey__dawood/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dawood/
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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introducing Hailey Dawood: Entrepreneur, Content Creator & Event Industry Leader
01:11 – Hailey’s Early Career: From Accounting Internships to Marketing at Pepsi and General Mills
04:35 – Growing Up with Entrepreneurs: Lessons Learned from Family Businesses
06:51 – Pivotal Moment: Getting Laid Off and Embracing New Opportunities
10:43 – Joining the Family Business: Hailey’s First Steps in Events
13:03 – Trusting Intuition: How Hailey Discovered Her Passion for Events
16:04 – Finding the Right Fit: Turning Skills into High Performance
18:18 – Overcoming Industry Stereotypes and Recognizing Hidden Talents
20:11 – The Path to Ownership: Buying the Business in a Pandemic
24:04 – Navigating Uncertainty: Betting on Herself and the Idea Hunter Legacy
25:22 – Pivoting During COVID: Creative Solutions for Virtual Events
28:36 – Embracing Failure and Growth: The Power of a Beginner’s Mindset
31:38 – Maximizing Your Grace Period: Strategies for Skill-Building in New Roles
32:11 – Building a Personal Brand: Sharing the CEO Journey on Social Media
35:54 – Consistency and Authenticity: Keys to Social Media Growth
38:02 – Earning Support: Building Credibility in the Online World
40:25 – The Value of Coaching: Accelerating Growth through Community and Learning
41:08 – Goal Setting Masterclass: Achieving Big Dreams through Small Steps
46:27 – Real-World Examples: Turning Micro Goals into Everyday Wins
50:04 – Reflecting on the Journey: Resilience, Confidence, and Intuitive Decisions
53:06 – How to Connect with Hailey Dawood and Final Takeaways from the Episode
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