Deb shares her journey from teacher to celebrant! Having tried everything to make teaching fulfilling again, she knew it was time to make a change. It was a revelation at a funeral that led her to realise she had all the skills, compassion and creativity to become a celebrant!

Deb is an Adventures After Teaching Academy member and shares her experiences of finding more balance in the classroom and settling her mind to growing her business. She shares the process of retraining and her exciting plans for a more creative future.

In this episode we also explore:
- The difference between a celebrant and registrar!
- What appealed to Deb about moving into this sector.
- Finding an online training provider and what the course covered.
- How the role focuses on creative writing and creativity.
- Managing full-time work and retraining/studying.
- How being surrounded by other teachers also moving on has inspired her.
- Facing the fear of leaving and comparing this to staying.

Links and Resources
Website: https://deb-reed-celebrant.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debreedcelebrant/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088464454853

If you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you successfully leave the classroom! 

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