In this episode Jess and Amanda discuss the experience of leaving the classroom for good! This is part one in a two part series about leaving the classroom.

• Amanda shares why she left teaching after working part-time for two years
• The reality of part-time teaching: working full-time hours for part-time pay
• Life after the classroom: more time for passion projects like podcasting
• How consistency in content creation led to an unexpected opportunity with Adrian Martinca  (Kids Dream Dreams Matter)
• The inspiration that sparked new product creation around AI and future skills
• New stresses replacing old ones: homeschooling, household responsibilities, and limited time despite no job
• TPT strategy insights from YDP: focusing on what people actually need vs. what you want to make
• The 80/20 rule: Only 5 of Amanda's 59 products generate most of her income
• The importance of getting top products to page one for increased sales

Key Takeaway: Leaving teaching doesn't mean less stress - it means different stress. Success comes from following your interests while being strategic about the marketplace.