In this episode we are exploring side hustles and how to make ends meet as a school counselor.

Episode Highlights:

My Journey to Side Hustles:

• Reflecting on my years as a school counselor.
• Balancing my passion for counseling with the reality of financial needs.
• Sharing my primary side hustle: Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT).

Inspiring Side Hustle Ideas from Our Community:

• Coaching Multiple Sports Teams
• Running a Summer Camp
• Proctoring Exams
• Grant Reviewing
• And MORE!

The Joy of Creating Tangible Results:

• Encouraging counselors to seek side hustles that bring joy and a sense of accomplishment.
• My mom's wisdom: Life requires something to keep us healthy, something to make us wealthy, and something to bring us joy.
• Finding satisfaction in seeing results, whether it's a successful TPT resource or a well-run summer camp.

Invitation to Explore and Share:

• Let's continue this conversation!
• Reach out with your questions, stories, or ideas for future episodes.
• Your experiences could inspire others in our incredible counseling community.

Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast

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Connect with Carol:

• TpT Store
• Counseling Essentials Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Elementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook Group
• Caught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook Group
• High School Counselor Connection Facebook Group

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