The as-told-to article is based on a conversation with Danielle Zavala, a big-beautiful-women model in the New Orleans area who creates content. It has been edited to make it clearer.

I worked as a preschool teacher.

I quit my job in the summer of 2021.

I feel like there is a time for everything in life, even though I will always miss being a preschool teacher. I am enjoying this new phase of my life and I was ready to move on.

I was employed at the school for 40 hours a week. I only spend 20 hours a year making content and promoting myself. I have more time to explore my interests and learn more about myself.

I am learning how to play Magic the Gathering. I don't have to worry about being somewhere early the next morning when my boyfriend's band performs.

It was difficult to take care of my mental health during school. It was difficult to keep therapist appointments because they might need me to help someone. This has made a huge difference in my life.

Overall, my income is reliable. I have a minimum idea of how much I will make. When I worked at the school, the minimum was less than it is today.

Zavala earned about 50% more from Only Fans, Curvage, ManyVids, and Cash App tips than she did in four weeks at her school, according to documentation viewed by Insider.

When my boyfriend was out of work, I was able to make enough money to keep us going.

When I was at the school, I couldn't do the things I like to do today.

I didn't see my family in California since the Pandemic started. I couldn't have done that when I worked at the school, so I bought a one-way ticket. While I was there, I was able to work while I was there. I've visited my sister in Texas a few times.

Even though I spend the same amount of time creating content each week as I did when I started out, my income has increased because I manage my time better now. I am aware of what I am doing.

I'm more sure of myself. When I first started taking pictures, I had to do a lot of reshooting and do a lot of poses before I found what I wanted. Now I know how to model better.

Content is uploaded on three main platforms. I'm probably going to use that more since I've made some money through it. Cash App is a site where I sometimes get tips.

I have friends who help me film, but I do everything myself.

I try to post at least four or five videos a month on OnlyFans, and then I try to update a lewd picture or a short video every day. Belly play, eating, buttjiggling, dancing, and softcore masturbation are included.

I charge a monthly fee. I don't have pay-per-view videos, but everything is available to my subscribers.

Even though I work for a company, I feel like my lifestyle is good. I don't drink, I don't use drugs, and I have a good relationship. Even though you're an OnlyFans model, you're not completely wild. It's not a big deal.

I think I'll be a model and content creator for at least another year or two.

Did you stop working during the flu? Do you have a tale to tell? The reporter can be contacted at gdean@ Insider.com.