Hazel Edwards OAM*, an authorpreneur, shares her extraordinary journey from teaching to becoming a prolific author with an impressive portfolio of over 200 books. Hazel shares her unique perspective as a children's author, recounting her journey through the ever-evolving publishing industry and her challenges in balancing her career, family life, and adventurous writing career. Listening to Hazel's experiences will give you valuable insights into building a fulfilling writing career while embracing wisdom and experience as an older entrepreneur. Discover the crucial importance of adaptability and the transformative power of supportive relationships, hallmarks of a true wise@work professional and wisepreneur. Her stories of mentorship, risk-taking, and maintaining a rich personal life while embracing change will inspire aspiring writers and independent professionals. Connect with Hazel Edwards OAMHazel Edwards' official website: HazelEdwards.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazel-edwards-oam-0b4543a/ Mentioned on the podcastJudith RodriguezMeredith Fuller https://meredithfuller.com.au/George PappasAileen HallRyan KennedyDag Hammarskjöld https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dag_HammarskjoldToorak Teachers CollegeHolmes Glen TafePenguin PublishingHodder and StoughtonAmba Press (Alicia Cohen) https://ambapress.com.au/Untapped Project of Melbourne University https://untapped.org.au/BooksThere's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Cake by Hazel Edwardshttps://hazeledwards.com/picture-books/Not Just a Piece of Cake: Being an Author by Hazel Edwardshttps://hazeledwards.com/book/not-just-a-piece-of-cake-being-an-author/Antarctic Dad  by Hazel EdwardsF2M: The Boy Within  by Hazel Edwards and Ryan KennedyCleaved  by Jane Cafarella (Hazel's student) Practical ideas for independent professionals building practice on their own terms. Arrives Tuesday. Subscribe free at wisepreneurs.com.au Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter