In this episode, we discuss how your teaching experience is packed with valuable, transferable skills that can open doors to new career opportunities. Whether you're looking to move into freelancing, virtual assistance, or corporate roles, we'll show you how skills like classroom management and lesson planning are exactly what many industries are looking for. Learn how to highlight these strengths in your résumé and interviews to make a successful career pivot.

Key Takeaways:

• Teachers possess many transferable skills valuable in other industries.
• Skills like classroom management and lesson planning are equivalent to leadership and project management.
• Teaching experience aligns well with jobs like virtual assistance, project management, and customer support.
• Tailor your résumé language to match the industry you're transitioning into.

Resources Mentioned:

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Where to Connect:

• Website: aubreemalick.com
• Instagram: @aubreemalick

In this episode, I’m taking you back to one of the most pivotal moments in my life—the moment I handed in my resignation letter and officially left teaching. I walk you through the process that led me to this decision, from my various teaching experiences to the breaking point that changed everything—my son’s eye surgery. I also dive into how starting my online business played a huge role in this transition and the emotional rollercoaster that came with leaving teaching halfway through the school year.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that no longer aligns with your values, if you’re considering making a big change, or if you’re a teacher wondering what life looks like outside the classroom, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Challenges and demands of the job that weighed on my mental health.
• How my son’s eye surgery made me realize I needed more flexibility.
• The role my virtual assistant business played in my decision.
• How my discussion with my principal went and the reactions I received.
• The reactions I got from colleagues and how I navigated them.
• Tips for trusting yourself and preparing for a big change.

Resources Mentioned:

Check out my free resources for teachers looking to start their own virtual assistant or freelance business: aubreemalick.com/freetraining

Thank you for listening!

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In this episode, I share my entire experience of undergoing breast reduction surgery back in January. From start to finish, I take you through the decision-making process, how I navigated the insurance system, the steps I took to prepare for the surgery, what aftercare looked like, and the emotional and physical changes I’ve experienced since. I also discuss the pros and cons of the procedure and why, for me, it’s been such a life-changing experience.

Whether you're considering breast reduction surgery or are just curious about what it involves, I’m giving you all the details and answering some of the most common questions about the procedure. This episode is for anyone who’s been in a similar position, or who just wants to hear about the incredible impact this surgery has had on my life.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why I decided to get breast reduction surgery.
• How I approached insurance and what the approval process was like.
• My personal pre-op preparations.
• What the surgery day was like.
• The aftercare process: healing, recovery, and what I wish I’d known.
• My biggest pros and cons of the surgery.
• How this surgery has impacted my day-to-day life and how I feel now, months later.
• The emotional journey: what it’s meant to me, both mentally and physically.