So many teachers want more. More income, more flexibility, more ownership over their time, but never take the first step toward building a business.

Not because they lack skills. Not because they don’t have ideas. But because of a belief they’ve been carrying for years: “I’m just a teacher.”

In this episode, I unpack a deeply ingrained mindset that came up for me recently. One rooted in culture, class, and identity and how it quietly shows up when teachers think about selling on Teachers Pay Teachers or starting a business of their own.

We talk about the harmful messages many of us internalized about where we come from, what we’re “allowed” to want, and who we’re allowed to become and how those beliefs keep us playing small, even when we’re capable of so much more.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I don’t have anything worth selling.”

• “Other teachers are better than me.”

• “I wouldn’t even know where to start.”

• “People like me don’t do that.”

This episode is for you.

• The hidden belief that keeps teachers from seeing their value

• How cultural and family messages shape our business identity

• Why where you come from does not determine where you’re going

• What it really means to “act as if” when building confidence

• Why selling on TPT isn’t about being special, it’s about believing you’re capable

• How to take the first small step toward a new identity in business

You are not “just” a teacher. You are a problem-solver, a creator, and someone with real value to offer.

And if you’re ready to explore what that could look like for you — even if it feels scary — you don’t have to do it alone.

Schedule a clarity call with me and let’s talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what your next step could be.

If you’re ready to walk into 2026 with more clarity, less overwhelm, and a whole lot more focus, this episode is for you. Today, I’m breaking down the strategies I’m keeping, the habits I’m letting go of, and the single biggest planning shift that has already made my business feel more intentional and aligned.

Inside the episode, we cover:

• Listing TPT products consistently
• Growing and nurturing my ESL Teacher Membership
• Hiring help and staying in my zone of genius
• Keeping email marketing simple but consistent
• Blogging to add value + strengthen SEO
• Free and paid collaborations
• Monthly strategic planning sessions
• Growing my Facebook group intentionally

• Overworking and believing more hours = more success
• Shiny object syndrome and business ideas that don’t align with my long-term vision

You’ll hear why clarity has become my guiding principle and how having a simple yearly skeleton plan has helped me instantly decide whether something fits my business—or belongs in the “nope” pile.

If you take nothing else from this episode, take this: Plan out your promotions for the entire year. You don’t need a detailed plan—just a simple structure. It creates clarity, reduces stress, keeps you focused, and protects you from shiny object syndrome.

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AI is everywhere and if you’ve been feeling nervous about your TPT business because teachers can now generate worksheets, quizzes, and vocabulary lists in seconds… this is for you.

AI can’t replace teacher experience, teacher insight, or teacher-created structure and that’s exactly where your opportunity lies.

In this episode, we break down how to grow your TPT business in the age of AI by focusing on the types of resources teachers still actively search for, still buy, and still can’t create with a single prompt.

You’ll learn:

• What AI can and cannot create (and why it matters for your store)

• The kinds of products that stand out in a crowded TPT market

• How to use AI as a tool, not competition

• Why hands-on, scaffolded, multi-step, and design-heavy resources are your edge

• How to build a TPT store that’s still profitable as AI evolves

If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure whether TPT is still worth your time, this episode will help you see what’s possible and how much value you actually bring as a teacher creator.

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