On today’s episode of Ditch the Classroom, we’re talking all about something that SO many people deal with daily but don’t know that it has a name, and that is imposter syndrome. Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a “fraud.” This is something that even top level CEOs experience, which is why I wanted to provide you with some tangible ways to combat these feelings.

Throughout my journey as a business coach for teachers, I’ve come across countless women who see investing in themselves and their business as “throwing money away” rather than a means to save them time in building their new freelancing/virtual assistant business.

On today’s episode of Ditch the Classroom, I’m giving you tangible tips on how to hold yourself accountable in your new business. As a mom and/or teacher, it can be easy to let your business fall to the side and let other things in your life take priority. But in order to become a work at home mom and spend more time with your children, then you have to make your new freelancing/virtual assistant business a priority.

On this episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, we have my amazing husband Reid Vernier on to discuss how to get your spouse on board with your Ditch the Classroom journey.Throughout the episode, Reid and I discuss his biggest fears in regards to me starting my business, what helped to remove those fears, how freelancing has benefited our family, and more. This episode is very helpful for those who want to leave teaching, but aren’t sure about how to convince their spouse that this is a good idea.

On the last Ditch the Classroom podcast episode for the year, I’m discussing the challenges and changes in my business in 2020, how I’ve managed those challenges and how you can pivot your business through any challenges you face. I’m walking you through my journey from being more of a general administrator/social media manager in January to shifting into a website/graphic designer, and also the recent shifts in my business model to VIP Days.

One of the biggest things I hear from the moms and teachers that I work with is “How do I start my journey out of the classroom when I have no time?” I have a question for you, and I want you to answer this truthfully: If you really tried, could you find the time to start your business?

When you’re thinking about leaving the education field to pursue freelancing or virtual assistance, it can seem overwhelming to figure out where to find clients who will pay you enough to help you replace your teaching income so that you can work from home with your kids. That’s why, on today’s episode, I’m teaching you the top 8 places to find freelancing clients!

We’re digging deep into what a freelancer/virtual assistant is, the benefits of starting your own business as a freelancer, and the different types of services you can offer while working from home with your babies.