Life with Helen Johnson

  A photo of Andy and I receiving our Walx Training (the walking group we're working with to start our own business) Before we begin this blog I want to start by answering the question 'what is a side hustle?'. A side hustle is essentially an additional job or activity that you do outside of your normal job. Andy works at a university, I work as a debt advisor, our main jobs are already quite demanding, so why have we started side hustles? 1. To try new things that we enjoy  Andy has always wanted his own business and we also love hiking and being outdoors, so when an opportunity to run a walking business came up we grabbed it with both hands! I love writing and have been contemplating writing a blog for years, so I thought 'why not?'. Side hustles are a great way to do something that you enjoy that you may not be able to do full time (just yet). 2. We want freedom  Andy and I are privileged to have jobs that we do enjoy, but having to 9-5 job can make you feel rest...

One of my favourite things to do is go for a long walk with my husband or with a friend and have a deep meaningful chat. I think there's something about walking that makes people open up and be vulnerable.  Back when my husband and I were dating (some time in 2021) my business minded husband Andy came up with the idea of starting a walking business. Andy did a business degree, so is always coming up with business ideas and somehow he's got me into it as well!  We decided to connect with an existing walking company called Walx, which have over 35,000 members across the country. Walx is an organisation that trains people up to lead their own walks in their local area and run their own business, with their own members. They deal with the booking systems and equip us to lead what I think is a pretty wonderful business. At the moment Andy and I are in training with the hope of launching our walking business in 2025. So what will this look like? It will look like Andy and I spending...

 Hi, I'm Helen Johnson and this blog is about my life (the good and the bad). You could say it's the journeys the Johnson's go through (my husband Andy and I).  To introduce myself, here's some facts about me: - I'm 31 years old - I've been married to my husband Andy since January 2023 - I'm a Christian - I'm a debt advisor (I help people get out of debt) - I'm passionate about good health & fitness - I'm on a waiting list for heart surgery - I love walking and travelling  - I love food - Andy and I are currently starting our own walking business (with a few more businesses up our sleeves) This blog is going to be following the journeys I take as I became a business owner, have heart surgery, grow in my marriage and my faith, continue coming up with useful business ideas and just enjoy life! I'm excited to have you join the journey!  Next blog: Why I Need Heart Surgery