Opting Out of Burnout & Algorithms: Teal’s Story
Episode description
What happens when a burned-out educator turns her postpartum struggle into a thriving business? In this episode, Marli chats with Teal Chalek — a Cradle Coach Academy graduate and founder of Roots of Reverie — about her transition from special education to sleep consulting, how she went from zero to six clients in two weeks (without relying on social media), and what it really takes to build a business that supports your life and your family.
This is for the mom mapping out her next move — and the aspiring or new consultant who needs to hear this: showing up consistently will pay off, even when the progress feels quiet at first.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Teal’s emotional journey through postpartum and sleep deprivation
- Why she chose sleep consulting after leaving her career in education
- How local networking events helped her find clients faster than Instagram
- Her honest take on social media, introversion, and marketing overwhelm
- What she wishes she knew when she started (and what she got right)
- How she’s building a sustainable business one aligned decision at a time
Connect with Teal:
🌿 roots of reverie website
📱 Instagram: @roots.of.reverie
Mentioned in the Episode:
🎓 Learn more about The Cradle Coach Academy → www.thecradlecoachacademy.com