After multiple layoffs, one entrepreneur went all-in on her pet portrait side hustle. She took a pay cut but has more freedom and isn't 'bound by meetings from 9-to-5.'

Emma Sadler transitioned from hospitality to tech in 2021, where she faced layoffs. Leveraging her side hustle in custom pet portraits, she launched Taleology in 2024. Despite challenges, her business thrived, offering unique products and a personalized customer experience.