Thriving Teacher Talk

In this episode of our podcast, host Jillian Fernandez sits down with Marra McDonald, a successful entrepreneur and coach who has built two six-figure businesses in just one year. Marra shares her insights on transitioning from being a teacher to becoming a successful CEO and some of the biggest lessons she learned along the way. As a business mentor, Marra provides advice to those who are hesitant to start a business due to anxiety or self-doubt. She also shares some of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to grow and scale their businesses. Marra speaks candidly about her personal experience living with anxiety-HSP and how she manages it while running a business. She also shares strategies for effectively managing time and avoiding burnout. As a mentor, Marra believes in being both supportive and honest with her clients, even when they may not want to hear the truth. She emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in entrepreneurship and shares how she fosters this within her own business. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on how to overcome anxiety and self-doubt while building a successful business, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Marra's insights and expertise on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.   You can find Marra here: Freebie: Blueprint To 10K Months My proven framework that helps you grow to consistent 10k months! https://marra-mcdonald.mykajabi.com/pl/2147640312  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marra.mcdonald/  Podcast: https://anchor.fm/ambitiousandabundant  Website: https://marra-mcdonald.mykajabi.com    If you're interested in connecting with the host, Jillian Fernandez, you can join her Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/, or check out her Teachers Pay Teachers store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez. Jillian also offers signature courses, including Thriving Teacher Academy and Teacher Course Academy, which you can learn more about at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/. Don't forget to join her email list at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join for exclusive content.

In today’s episode Jillian Fernandez interviews Allison Nitsch, a former elementary teacher turned podcast manager who is passionate about helping busy entrepreneurs spread their message through podcasting. Allison shares her journey of transitioning from teaching to freelancing, discovering the power of podcasting as a marketing tool, and launching successful marketing campaigns for her clients.   Here is where you can find and connect with Allison.  Website: allisonnitsch.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonnitsch/   Allison also has a free private podcast that walks through the steps of launching a podcast: https://bit.ly/3WTxlxR     If you're interested in connecting with the host, Jillian Fernandez, you can join her Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/, or check out her Teachers Pay Teachers store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez. Jillian also offers signature courses, including Thriving Teacher Academy and Teacher Course Academy, which you can learn more about at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/. Don't forget to join her email list at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join for exclusive content. 

In this episode, host Jillian Fernandez interviews Jenzaia DiMartile, a tea-drinking, outdoor-loving toddler momma, teacher & marketing expert, and the founder of JD Teacherpreneur Marketing. Jenzaia shares her journey to becoming a Facebook Ads strategist and how she helps ambitious course creators, service providers, and coaches amplify lead generation, grow their email lists and ultimately make more money with their signature offers.   Jenzaia highlights some common mistakes teacherpreneurs make with their Facebook advertising campaigns and stresses the importance of having a clear target audience in mind when creating a Facebook ad. She walks us through her process for creating a successful Facebook ad campaign for a teaching business, and discusses the most important metrics to track when running a Facebook ad campaign.   Jenzaia also shares some tips on how to effectively target the right audience on Facebook to maximize the success of an ad campaign. She emphasizes the role of ad copy and visuals in the success of a Facebook ad campaign for a teaching business and discusses some strategies for testing and optimizing a Facebook ad campaign to ensure it's performing at its best.   Finally, Jenzaia shares some examples of successful Facebook ad campaigns she has managed for teacherpreneurs and what made them successful. She also provides insights on how teacherpreneurs can effectively use Facebook Ads to grow their email list and reach more potential customers. Tune in to this episode to learn from Jenzaia's valuable expertise in Facebook advertising for teacherpreneurs!   To connect with Jenzaia you can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitsjenzaia/ Or Check out her podcast: marketscalegrow.com/listennow   If you're interested in connecting with the host, Jillian Fernandez, you can join her Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/, or check out her Teachers Pay Teachers store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez. Jillian also offers signature courses, including Thriving Teacher Academy and Teacher Course Academy, which you can learn more about at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/. Don't forget to join her email list at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join for exclusive content.

In this episode, we're joined by Stephanie Marrero from @algebramadesimple, a former Special Education and Secondary Math Teacher who is dedicated to helping other teachers implement effective differentiation strategies. Stephanie understands the challenges of meeting the needs of all students in a single lesson, and in her upcoming course, Differentiation Made Simple: Test Prep Edition, she provides ready-to-use templates and video lessons to help teachers create and implement differentiation strategies during the prep season without feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. The course will be available in March 2022, so be sure to keep an eye out for it. In this episode, Stephanie shares her insights on effective differentiation strategies, the importance of providing support to all learners, and her personal journey as an educator and teacherpreneur. You can follow Stephanie on Instagram at @algebramadesimple and check out her lead magnet on differentiation strategies for secondary math teachers at https://workshops.algebramadesimple.com/differentiationguidebook. You can also read her blog at https://algebramadesimple.com/.   If you're interested in connecting with the host, Jillian Fernandez, you can join her Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/, or check out her Teachers Pay Teachers store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez. Jillian also offers signature courses, including Thriving Teacher Academy and Teacher Course Academy, which you can learn more about at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/. Don't forget to join her email list at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join for exclusive content.

In this episode, our host sits down with Alycia, a passionate urban educator with six years of experience teaching 7th Grade Math in New Jersey. Alycia shares her journey of becoming a teacher and the challenges she has faced while teaching in an urban setting. As a resourceful teacher, Alycia has created low-prep and engaging math resources for upper elementary and middle school math teachers, which led her to start her own store, Math and Motivation, in May 2020. Since then, her business has been booming, and she has been helping math teachers all over the world. During the interview, Alycia talks about her motivation behind starting her store and how she creates her resources. She also shares her tips on creating engaging activities for students and how to motivate them to learn math. Listeners will be inspired by Alycia's passion for teaching and her dedication to making math fun and accessible for all. So, whether you're a math teacher looking for new ideas or just someone interested in education, this episode is a must-listen! Here is where you can find Alycia: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Math-And-Motivation https://view.flodesk.com/pages/608d4955460b001b60131c08 https://www.instagram.com/math_and_motivation/ https://www.facebook.com/mathandmotivationteacher https://www.pinterest.com/math_and_motivation/ https://twitter.com/motivationmath https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJTa4tQ9/   Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

After leaving the classroom from burnout in 2020, JennaLee has made it her mission to build and grow an online business that is sustainable and lifelong. She was able to create an online teaching business that earns me more than she did as a classroom teacher teaching what she loves (music!) as well as build multiple income streams such as courses, coaching programs, and the Limitless Membership. Now she helps teachers find sustainable ways to make an impact and income OUTSIDE of the classroom while still being able to teach. JennaLee knows you deserve a job that allows you freedom and respect - and she believes any teacher can earn an income while working from home.   You can find JennaLee here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JennaLee94 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/its.jennalee/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitsjennalee Limitless Membership: https://limitless.itsjennalee.com   Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips   You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez   Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy   Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In this episode, we dive into why you might not be growing on Instagram despite putting in all the effort and following the advice. We talk about the three common mistakes that people make, and also address some of the popular Instagram hacks, such as sharing 10-slide carousels, engaging 30 minutes before and after posting, and maintaining a perfect feed aesthetic. Tune is to find out how to craft content that is interesting, engaging, and visually appealing to your ideal follower.   Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips   You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez   Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy   Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In this episode, we will be exploring the cycle of perfectionism and procrastination and how it affects our work and daily life. I am sharing my personal experience with this issue and providing tools and tips to break free from this self-sabotaging cycle. You will learn how to identify the underlying reasons for their procrastination, how to overcome the fear of not being good enough and how to focus on their goals and achieve their full potential. Join us as we delve into the topic of perfectionism and procrastination and empower you to make a change.   Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips   You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez   Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy   Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In this podcast episode, we discuss the upcoming trends and strategies for Instagram in 2023. I discuss and predict that Instagram stories will become more casual and organic, with less focus on filters and fluff, and that genuine engagement will be more important than trying to hack the algorithm through engagement groups. I also talk about how long-winded talking videos without captions will be out, and that short, visually appealing videos will be in. I also provide three key growth strategies for success on Instagram in 2023, including getting clear on one's purpose, determining whether to be an influencer or business owner, and focusing on creating a sense of community with one's followers.   Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips    You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez   Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy   Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join   Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In today's podcast episode, we discussed the topic of motivation and how to hack your brain to be more productive. I shared my personal experiences of balancing multiple responsibilities as a mom,  teacherpreneur, and content creator. I also share more about the importance of having a sense of purpose in your day and my top tricks for staying motivated. In the episode there are 10 tips or hacks you can start using today to help make your day more productive.   Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez   Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy   Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com