Educator Forever

Many teachers have dreams and ideas of starting their own education business, but have hesitations that are stopping them. Some of those include their own mindset while others feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, which I totally get! Starting an education business myself meant I struggled, but learned from my mistakes. Therefore, I’m sharing some advice and 4 questions to consider when starting your own education business. 

Starting your own business can be scary, especially if you don’t have any business experience. However, remember that you’re a skilled expert in education with various transferable skills that can be utilized towards your business. Additionally, each of the 4 questions helps you think about the different aspects and components of starting, your ideal client, and how to gain support. When getting started it’s important to take your first step and listen to advice from those who have done it before you, which this episode provides for you!

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Although there are a lot of deep systemic issues within the education system, one thing it does have is a sense of teacher community. You’re surrounded by individuals who all have the same career, passion for helping kids, and lifelong learners. However, when stepping away from the classroom to pursue other endeavors, finding a community that you belong to becomes increasingly more difficult. 

In order to help you find your teacher community, I’m sharing four things to look for in your next community. Each of these items ensure that you feel heard, successful, and continue growing in your skills. But if you’re looking for a new teacher community, I encourage you to join The Educator Forever Network where we support individuals starting a new career or chapter in their life. Come join our community or learn how to find one today!

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode41

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My guest on today’s episode, Paul Teske, is the epitome of following your passions that lead to new learning experiences. His open mind, different way of thinking, and ability to use both his creative and analytical side has provided him with different opportunities in his life. He’s sharing how all of his learning experiences resulted in his current endeavor of being the founder of a consultant group, Education Impact Exchange.

Throughout our conversation, it was clear that one of the things Paul finds most interesting is asking the big questions surrounding education. He believes that learning experiences are everywhere and restructuring or reinventing educational concepts is the key to change. With that idea in mind, he utilizes his abilities of being creative and thinking analytically to enrich his learning experiences and how you can do the same.

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode40

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A person’s experiences, background, and passions, all contribute to their journey in life. For my guest Maria Alejandra Lopez, she was ready to make the most of it. Being bilingual, she has used that ability, along with her love of learning, to create her business, Bee Bilingual Designs. She shares how being the artist of your own life can paint the most beautiful picture for yourself and others. 

Throughout our conversation, it became evident that there were two main themes Maria revealed. The first was learning to “melt together” your skills, passions, and experiences, and the second was the idea of mentorship. With those two themes in mind, Maria gives insight and shares her wisdom and experiences that will inspire you to be the artist of your own life.

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode39

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For many teachers, having a side hustle might just be for additional income, but for others, it’s a path towards working beyond the classroom. In my experience, when I first started my side hustle, I felt energized by the new opportunity. If you’re looking for a way beyond the classroom, I’m sharing 3 steps that get side hustles for teachers off the ground. 

Before you get started, it’s important to pick the type of side hustle you plan to pursue based on your current skills and the part of your job you most enjoy. From there, it’s time to set goals, designate time, and spread the word. Each step allows you to spend time working on your side hustle and growing it towards your future. Whether you’re just looking to make a little extra money or finding a way outside of the classroom, starting side hustles for teachers can lead to so much more.

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode38

Watch our free on-demand workshop to learn more about flexible work opportunities beyond the classroom: https://www.educatorforever.com/workshop

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Many teachers take on side jobs to supplement their income, but with hard work, you can develop your side hustle into a growing business. That’s exactly what my guest, Samantha Baldwin, did. Samantha was a teacher looking to make extra money when she used her skills to pave a new path. On today’s episode, she’s sharing how she went from being a teacher to starting an education business using Educator Forever’s business courses.

Being a teacher is usually a passion for most, but many people have other passions as well. Samantha decided to join two passions and skills that began her starting an education business. She discusses how her skills acquired by teaching were an asset to begin working in other fields that eventually led to her business Joy of the Teach. Just like Samantha’s advice to those wanting to do the same, don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable! That can ultimately lead you to starting your own business.

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode37

Watch our free on-demand workshop to learn more about flexible work opportunities beyond the classroom: https://www.educatorforever.com/workshop

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Many of us constantly wrestle with the idea of leaving teaching, but don’t know if we can actually move on from what we know. If you’re anything like me, you got into teaching because you love it and are there to impact students in a positive way. But over time, the act of teaching can be exhausting and draining. So if you’re struggling with the idea of leaving teaching, I’m sharing three clues that might give you more insight into your decision.

With each of the three clues for leaving teaching, they require you to examine yourself and intentions, and take a deep dive into the reasons why you’re considering a career change.  It’s also important to note that making such a drastic change might be scary, but embrace it and all your other feelings. Nevertheless, there might be aspects of teaching that you love that can propel you into your next career. Whether you decide you’re leaving teaching or staying, I’m here to help you consider what you want and how to get there.

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode36

Watch our free on-demand workshop to learn more about flexible work opportunities beyond the classroom: https://www.educatorforever.com/workshop

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As teachers, we know that professional development is part of the job. It helps us learn and grow as educators. But is it always helpful? No. The education system has some real problems but they never get solved because we’re focused on the wrong things. That’s where my guest, Tiffany Smith comes in. She’s sharing how her professional development business is not only real, but focuses on teachers. 

Tiffany’s new business, Education Evolution, is real professional development that directly impacts a teacher’s day-to-day struggles and problems. Its main focus is to empower teachers and be part of the solution, which Tiffany shares can be more simple than complex. Along with her business, she gives advice for those wanting to leave the classroom and follow their business dreams.

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode35

Watch our free on-demand workshop to learn more about flexible work opportunities beyond the classroom: https://www.educatorforever.com/workshop

Take our free quiz to discover your next career step: https://www.educatorforever.com/quiz

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Teachers work tirelessly all year long and prioritize the needs of their students over anything else. So it’s no wonder summer is a time for rest and rejuvenation. But in order to have true summer self care, it’s important to be intentional about how you spend your summer. To help you be intentional, I’m sharing 4 tips on how to rest and have complete summer self care.

Each of these 4 tips tap into different parts of yourself, whether that’s emotionally, physically, or mentally. Because teaching can drain your energy and compromise your mental health, it’s important to decompress and reflect on how the year went and what you hope the next year brings. No matter how you want to spend the summer, just make sure you are intentional to achieve summer self care. 

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode34

Watch our free on-demand workshop to learn more about flexible work opportunities beyond the classroom: https://www.educatorforever.com/workshop

Take our free quiz to discover your next career step: https://www.educatorforever.com/quiz

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When it comes to a new career, sometimes our biggest enemy is ourselves. A lot of self-doubt and uncertainty creeps in our minds when we want to make a move. However, asking for what you want is honestly the best way towards a new career. Although it’s simple, it can sometimes be the hardest thing to do through saying it out loud. Therefore, I’m giving simple advice on how to ask for your next career move. 

Keeping your dreams close to you is definitely the most comfortable, but it doesn’t help you with action. By asking for your next career move, it helps build accountability, encouragement, connections, awareness of what you’re interested in, and provides new opportunities. All of that gets you in the mode of your next step toward your new career. So I encourage you to stop keeping your dream career a secret and start talking and asking for what you want.

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode33

Watch our free on-demand workshop to learn more about flexible work opportunities beyond the classroom: https://www.educatorforever.com/workshop

Take our free quiz to discover your next career step: https://www.educatorforever.com/quiz

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