On today’s Ditch the Classroom podcast episode, I chatted with Alex Baxter, former elementary teacher turned full-time Teachers Pay Teachers seller. She shares with us her journey out of the education system, what it’s like being working from home selling her classroom resources, and some tangible tips to help you create your own TPT store.

Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brandi Snowberger, former second grade teacher for 18 years turned interior decorator!

It’s no secret that teaching can take a lot out of us as women and leave us struggling with mom-guilt and no energy to give to our own children. In today’s episode of Ditch the Classroom, I had the opportunity to chat with Emily Whipple, creator of Ugly Honest…

Today on the Ditch the Classroom podcast, we have the amazing Megan Kachigan, former teacher who took a huge leap of faith to start her own freelancing business as a copywriter.

Today on the Ditch the Classroom podcast, we have the amazing Kate Taylor, teacher for 20 years turned Online Business Manager (OBM). Kate is a mom who took a huge leap of faith to start her own freelancing business so she could work from home and spend more time with her son. After just a few short months, she was able to replace her income and resign from her teaching job, and she hasn’t looked back since!

On this inspiring episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, we have Lauren Catey-Dillon, teacher turned farmer and floral designer. Lauren shares her experience of dealing with health struggles which led into her choice to stop teaching and start her own farm and florist business. Her story is so inspiring, with everything aligning at what seems like just the right time. Lauren also encourages us to chase the scary things, and that if you’re feeling the pull to leave teaching there’s a reason, and you should chase what makes you happy.

Today on the Ditch the Classsroom podcast, we have the amazing Laura Bauder, school psychologist turned podcast manager! Laura shares her journey into freelancing and becoming a work at home mom with us, as well as tangible tips to help with managing your time in your new business. We also discuss the profitability and growth of the podcast world, and how this is an amazing niche to get into for your new business!

Today on the podcast, we have Emmy Kissinger who left the education system to become a Social Media Manager. Emmy now spends her days working from home with her kids, working for a few clients that she loves. She speaks to the power of investing in your business, how important it is to develop your skills in your business and that each investment will give you new tools, strategies, and resources as you move forward.

Today on the Ditch the Classroom podcast, we have the amazing Aubree Malick. Aubree is a wife, boy mom and former elementary teacher who took a huge leap of faith to start her own freelancing business. After two months of growing and scaling her business, she was able to replace her income and resign from her teaching job, and she hasn’t looked back since!