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The Teacher Pivot

Aubree Malick | Teacher Transitionmomwithpurpose.podbean.com
The Teacher Pivot Podcast is your go-to show for navigating life beyond the classroom and finding your passion outside of teaching. Hosted by former elementary teacher turned online entrepreneur and business strategist, Aubree Malick, this podcast is here to help teachers (and anyone else ready for a change) explore new opportunities and build the life they've been dreaming of. Are you ready to make a pivot but not sure where to start? Whether you’re curious about freelancing, virtual assistance, creating digital products, or starting your own online business, this podcast is for you. Each week, Aubree shares real, raw stories about her own journey from classroom to online business, plus actionable tips and strategies that will help you make your own transition a success. If you’re ready to stop feeling burnt out, reclaim your time, and create a flexible, fulfilling career that works for you and your family, you’re in the right place! Grab your favorite drink, turn up the volume, and let’s dive in as we tackle the good, the bad, and everything in between about life after teaching.
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Episodes

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Jun 26, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 240

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Jun 19, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 239

3 to 27 clients in 6 months: How I 9x'd my client load while scaling back to working 3 days a week with Hannah Murphy

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Jun 12, 202343 minSeason 2Ep. 238

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May 22, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 235

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May 15, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 234

My Story: Leaving Teaching and Why I Don’t Regret It

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May 08, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 233

How Reading Your Client’s Mind Can Help You Scale Your Freelance Business with Nadine Nethery

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May 01, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 232

The Prep 2.0 - What You Need to Know

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Apr 24, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 231

Student Success Stories: Why Joining The Prep 2.0 was the Best Decision with Maegan Green

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Apr 10, 202333 minEp. 229

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Apr 03, 202320 minSeason 2Ep. 228

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Mar 27, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 227

[Exclusive] Live Coaching Call with Aubree from The Prep 2.0

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Mar 20, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 226

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Feb 27, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 224

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Feb 20, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 223

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Feb 13, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 222

Strategies to Create a Killer Social Media Mindset with Marion Wagner

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Feb 06, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 221

An Honest and Realistic Conversation About Being an Entrepreneur

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Jan 30, 202321 minEp. 220

What Do Plants and Freelancing Have in Common?

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Jan 23, 202312 minEp. 219

Is Freelancing a Secure Career?

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Jan 16, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 218

Mastermind Spotlight: How to Show Up on Instagram for Your Business with Allayna Buzzard

Social media is such an amazing tool to growing your business…but with the algorithm and the never ending updates, it can seem like a daunting task. However, with the right strategy for your business, you can find those dream clients and do the work that you love doing! Allayna started her online business when she knew she wanted to make that leap to working outside her home to being a work from home mom with her three boys. She’s here to help you grow your online presence through social media p...

Jan 09, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 217

Mastermind Spotlight: Your Brand is More Than Just a Logo with Hannah Cascio

Your brand’s identity is one of the key factors of it's success, and no it’s not just pretty fonts and colors. It goes a whole lot deeper, so let’s learn how we can stand out from the crowd online! Hannah is married to her high school sweetheart with two beautiful daughters that she always dreamed of having more time at home with. She took the plunge into setting up a VA business, then continued investing in herself and her business to leave her job and live out that dream! I know you all love h...

Jan 02, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 216

Mastermind Spotlight: 3 Things You Need to Know Before Launching with Melanie Battistelli

Whether you’re looking to launch your own course, or a new product or service…having a launch plan in place is essential. Melanie is a former teacher (12 years, high school history) turned Online Business Manager. She loves to work with people who consider themselves to be educators to promote their course or membership without the overwhelm of doing it all alone! Launching a new product or course all starts before it’s even created, no sense in wasting time on something that might not sell. Be ...

Dec 26, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 215

Mastermind Spotlight: How Joining a Mastermind Helped Push Me Forward in My Business with Allison Nitsch

Searching for that flexible work from home job? Our guest, Allison, was once there too! After working as a full time elementary teacher over the past 18 years, she began searching for a way to work from home. She was introduced to podcasting after a few google searches and quickly learned all about owning her own business, then took the plunge! Even after starting her business, it was still hard to navigate and decide exactly where to go…until she joined a mastermind with a personal coach & ...

Dec 19, 202239 minSeason 2Ep. 214

Mastermind Spotlight: Becoming a Debt Free Entrepreneur with Megan Mendez

$53k to ZERO debt! Checking in with Megan Mendez since last time she was on the podcast. As a retired high school math teacher, new mom and debt free entrepreneur…it’s been amazing to hear all about her journey on the podcast today. Let’s chat on taking the leap into starting your freelancing career, along with budget tips and managing mom life and boss life! In this episode, you will learn: Tips on going debt free How to grow a business & a family at the same time When to take the next step...

Dec 12, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 213

Mastermind Spotlight: Email is More Than Just Selling with Branda Villacob

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Dec 05, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 212
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