Career After Teaching

Remember when teaching was your dream job? Then burnout turned it into your nightmare. I'm Melissa, and I spent 11 years in the classroom before becoming a mom of five and hitting rock bottom with teacher burnout. I knew I couldn't keep sacrificing my wellbeing, my family time, and my dreams—but the thought of leaving education felt impossible. Until it wasn't. After years of trial and error, I discovered there IS life after teaching—and it's thriving. Now, I'm on a mission to show overwhelmed teachers that you're not trapped. In each episode, I bring you real success stories from former educators who've broken free and built fulfilling careers beyond the classroom. You'll hear exactly how they did it—the pivots they made, the fears they conquered, and the practical steps they took to transition. And I'm not holding back on my own journey either. I'll share the messy middle of my transition—the mistakes I made, the strategies that actually worked, and the hard-won lessons I learned along the way. The real advice. The real struggles. The real breakthroughs. This isn't about glorifying the struggle. It's about showing you the roadmap out. Whether you're quietly updating your resume at midnight or just starting to imagine what else is possible—you're in the right place. Your teaching skills are more valuable than you think, and your dream career is waiting. You CAN have a successful career after teaching. Let me show you how.