Tired of living in your comfort zone? Ready to take a risk and try something new? If so, then today’s guest shares how one delightful book character can help you understand why getting out of your comfort zone might be the missing piece to leading a life you love.

Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Brad Mason, an award winning children’s author and educator of over 34 years. Together, they’ll discuss what led Brad to write the Charlie Charloosy book series, big “Aha” moments in the book that teachers can apply to their own lives, and what you need to start doing today if you want to move out of your comfort zone!

Connect with Brad:
Charlie Charloosy Instagram

Charlie Charloosy Facebook

Charlie Charloosy Website

Brad’s LinkedIn

Brad’s Instagram

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Is the fear of rejection holding you back from making a shift or applying for jobs that excite you? Today, Ali and JoDee are tackling the difficult topic of rejection. Together, they’ll discuss their own experiences with rejection, why having a support system is crucial for moving past the rejection, and how to handle it when making career shifts. 

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Do teachers make good leaders? Today’s guest shares the value of teacher leaders and why teachers are allowed to follow their own ambition.

In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Ross Romano, a consultant, advisor, podcaster and performance coach. Together, they’ll discuss empowering teacher leaders within the education community, the qualities that make teachers good leaders, and the different paths teachers can take to become the leader they want to be. 

Connect with Ross:
X (Formerly Known As Twitter)
LinkedIn
Be Podcast Network
The Authority Podcast
Sideline Sessions Podcast

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Experiencing transitions can cause an array of emotions, but what happens when you experience multiple transitions at once? This week our guest gives us insight into making several life transitions at the same time, including a shift outside of the classroom!

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Courtney Fearing. Courtney is a former teacher who currently works as a Customer Success Manager at Skilljar. Together, they’ll discuss the risks associated with leaving teaching, the importance of figuring out your non-negotiables, and the challenges of exiting teaching.

Connect with Courtney:
Instagram
LinkedIn

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Are fear and doubt holding you back from making a pivot in your career? Today’s guest shares how shift services can be the jump start you need as you move into a new career.

This week Ali and JoDee sit down with returning guest, Kelsie Marks. Kelsie is a former preschool teacher and school counselor who now works for Education Exit, one of the fastest growing teacher career transition firms in the industry. Together, they’ll discuss why the lack of action is still action and how to move forward from that, how Educated Exit helps teachers find roles that fit their goals and values, and why investing in shift services can truly benefit anyone. 

Connect with Kelsie: 

Instagram 

LinkedIn

TikTok

X (formerly known as Twitter)

Facebook

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

You’ve made the big career shift. Now what do you do? Are you done shifting or are there more pivots in your future? Today, we’re talking about just that!

In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down to talk about Ali’s latest career pivot. They pull back the curtain on crafting a winning resume, the value of professional advice, and
the undeniably transformative experience of each job interview.

You’ll hear more about:

• Ali’s favorite job search strategies, resume optimization, and upskilling
• Why an effective elevator pitch is invaluable when making a career transition
• Investing in hiring a coach or expert to guide you through the resume and interview process
• Why getting more certifications or degrees shouldn’t be the top priority when make a career shift
• And more!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Hiring Our Heroes
MySECO
LinkedIn
Jennifer Jeansonne
JAJ Consults

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Mental health is one of the biggest challenges teachers face. They struggle with feeling stuck in a niche field while also battling bad habits that have crept into their lives. Our guest today shares how she not only made the bold move out of a niche field, but also prioritized her well-being physically, mentally and emotionally.

In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Braegan Padley, an attorney turned fitness professional and owner of the micro bakery, Baked By Braegs. Together, we will discuss the career dissatisfaction that can occur and choosing mental health and personal happiness over a steady but unfulfilling career path. We also chat about why it's important  to constantly be pursuing balance and making sure your overall wellness is your top priority.


Connect with Braegan:
Braegan's Instagram
Baked By Braegs Instagram

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Have you ever had an opportunity present itself, even when you weren’t looking for it? That’s what happened to our guest today! He shares his story of making a career shift when he wasn’t even looking for one. 

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Steve Martinez, a former educator of 18 years and current Teacher Success Champion at Kami. Together, they’ll discuss seizing opportunities when they are the right fit, why knowing who you are at the core is key for success, and what Steve’s job looks like on a day to day basis. 

Connect with Steve:
Steve’s X (formerly Twitter)
Under The Hat Podcast Website
Under The Hat’s X (formerly Twitter)

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Worried if you shift out of teaching that you might fail? Today’s guest did exactly that. He shifted out of teaching, failed and ultimately ended up coming out on top!

In this episode, Ali and JoDee are joined by Michael Cappo. Michael is a former teacher and coach of 13 years who now runs his own small business. Together, they’ll discuss his pivot away from education, how he failed when he left and how he eventually came out on top.

You’ll hear more about:

• Michael’s aha moment that led to his shift
• The identity struggle teachers can face
• Why fear of failure is holding you back
• Finding career fulfillment and work-life balance 
• And more!

Connect with Michael:

• NOLA Fence Solutions
• Facebook
• Instagram

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Teachers possess skills that go far beyond the classroom, however they can struggle making the transition into another career utilizing these skills. Today, you’ll hear the story of two former teachers who have transitioned away from education and into the freelance world, one making 3 times her teacher salary!

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with former teachers and current copywriters, Hillary Gale and Kristin MacIntyre. Together, they’ll discuss the emotions they felt leaving teaching, making the pivot into copywriting, and why passions and strengths are key when pivoting careers.

Connect with Hillary and Kristin:
Teachers Make the Leap
Teachers Make the Leap Instagram
Hillary’s LinkedIn
Kristin’s LinkedIn

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog