I share this as a gentle warning, not to deter you. “Follow your passion and money will follow” is often true, but it is not solely navigated by our hobby.

2. “I am absolutely sure I want to turn my hobby, my passion, into a job that supports me. What do I do?”
Unfortunately my crystal ball is in the shop, so I cannot give you the exact answer, but the most important thing to do first is clarify your intention: Do you want a career where you can get paid to do your hobby OR do you want to start your own business? If it’s a job, then start looking in the fields that correspond with your hobby. Research, network and create a resume that is tailored to your area of interest. My sense is that this is a no-brainer answer so I am going to focus on the entrepreneurial route.

This route can be a little more daunting, but in order to turn your hobby into a career all you have to do is TAKE A FIRST STEP. I recommend your step be to create a business plan, or what I like to call a “Mission Vision.” You don’t need to go to business school for this; focus on making it a creative process that outlines what your hobby would look like as a job. There are five steps to your Mission Vision.