Maximize Monday

On this episode, I'm joined by content creator, Maria, to discuss her entry into the field and what she enjoys most about being in a creative role. We discuss how she navigates through different industries to provide brand support, the overall goals she likes to set with her clients, how she handled the challenges of working in content creation through the pandemic, and much more. We also disc...

On this crossover episode, former 3CT guest and longtime friend, Kaci L, joins to discuss her career in professional wrestling. We discuss how she went about getting a trainer, the mindset and mentality of moving from Baltimore to Florida to help with her development, and what she loves most about being in the industry. We also took some time to discuss goals and motivators for the week ahead, som...

Fellow recruiter and longtime connection, Aysia, joins Maximize Monday this week to discuss her recent job search, what got her into recruiting, some of the skills she developed in her time working in customer support that have helped her be successful, and advice that has been beneficial along the way. We also discussed her efforts to make mental health and DEI initiatives a priority during her r...

Another when worlds collide episode drops, as Rosaria joins the show to discuss her career in the film industry. Having met through wrestling, we discuss how taking acting classes helped her be comfortable as a ring announcer and interviewer, and then led to some opportunities in film. Rosaria talks about her start in the horror genre, how being involved in the entirety of the project gave her a l...

On this episode, Marlane joins the show to discuss her career moves - going from journalism to the classroom, and then finding success in both, which ultimately led to her pursuing a role in Public Relations. We discuss how she was able to utilize the skills she developed in media to be successful in the classroom, traits she enjoyed as an educator that helped her grow when she went back to journa...

On this episode, I'm joined by recording artist turned educator, Madison, to discuss what led her from the music industry to the classroom, what transferrable skills (in the other direction!) she relied upon to find success as an educator, what she loves most about being in front of students, and the program she started - "Seasons of a Teacher" to invite other educators to reflect on...

On this episode of Maximize Monday, I'm joined by Megan G, to discuss her career move from the classroom into Instructional Design. We break down our goals and motivators for the week ahead and then pivot into her journey - how she ultimately decided ID was the right fit for her, how she prepared for the interview and ensured her resume included the skills she wanted to highlight for the role....

On this episode, I'm joined by Kristen T to discuss her move from the classroom into a sales-focused role, her move back to the classroom, and journey back to sales. We break down the different paths she took each time she was exploring a new role, how she made the decision to return to the classroom and some of the benefits that return had on her career goals, and overall insight she shares w...

This week, Jane B joins the show to discuss the work she's done to assist with teacher burn out, and how everyone else can support this initiative. We break down the common causes of teachers getting overwhelmed in the classroom, the importance of self-care, and ways that others can assist with creating a positive and rewarding environment in the classroom. We also take a look at some of the g...

This week, I'm joined by Content Developer and Product Manager, Chris S, to discuss his role, and how he has maintained his passion for career coaching to assist others in their search. We break down the different skills that are needed to be successful in this industry, what candidates can do to prepare for the interview, some of the things he enjoys most about the role he is in, and his supp...

On this episode, I'm joined by former educator Jess M to discuss her move from the classroom and into the field of Education Sales. We break down the steps she took when preparing for interviews, how she tailored her resume to align with the positions she was seeking, the importance of maintaining credentials in education for a possible return to the classroom, and key advice for all job-seeke...

This week, I'm joined by teacher turned Instructional Designer, Jake W, to discuss his move from the classroom into a new role. We break down how he came to the decision of choosing Instructional Design as his career path, the skills he had that made the transition smoother, things he really had to focus on learning to continue his success, and any advice he'd give to others looking to pur...

On this episode, I have two frequent contributors re-join me to discuss preparing for the interview. Shawna B (teacher turned recruiter) and Tyrina L (career coach) break down how they prepare their clients for specific scenarios that may arise in an interview. From doing research into the company, the job description, and the interviewer themselves, we discuss best practices when it comes to gett...

This week, I'm joined by Don S, senior academic advisor at a University in New Jersey to discuss his career path, which took a few turns along the way. We break down his start in the culinary industry, his pursuit of his teaching certificate, and what ultimately led to him working in higher education and providing support primarily to adult students looking to make a change. We also discussed...

This week, I'm joined by Courtney, who made the move from the classroom into the field of Ed Tech to discuss her career move, how she chose Ed Tech over other opportunities that were out there, how she prepared for the interview, made mental health a priority in her search, and advice she received along the way to assist in her search. We also discussed goals for the week, compared notes about...

This week, I'm joined by sales professional, Christina K, who has enjoyed success across multiple industries and is sharing some insight to anyone looking to pursue a career in sales. We discuss our goals and motivators for the week ahead, then dive into how Christina began her career, how she utilized her time in talent acquisition to assist with future interview and resume preparation, the d...

This week, Cedric S and Avianca M rejoin me as we launch into another longer discussion about a topic that has been generating a lot of questions from job-seekers - how to properly use AI as part of your job search. Avi and Cedric answer some of the more common questions regarding this topic, how they advise others to utilize the various tools that are available, which tools have been proven more...

This week, transitioned teacher, Cassie W, joins the show to discuss her move from the classroom into the world of freelance writing. We discuss the decision to move into this specific field, some of the ways she overcame imposter syndrome and continues to now while she focuses on writing, and some of the best advice she received along the way to give her confidence in her search and in her decisi...

On this episode, I'm joined by frequent contributor, Tyrina L, to hold a mock interview for a hypothetical Ed Tech Sales Development position. We break down common questions that may be asked in these types of interview, how transitioning teachers can utilize their experience to properly answer them, and how to best prepare for the interview overall.

Kicked off the new year with a returning guest, as fellow transitioned teacher, Monica W, joins me again to dive a little deeper into her move from the classroom into a role in sales development. We go more in depth this time discussing the overall preparation she did for her resume and interview, the research she did not just into the companies she was considering joining, but also the key terms...

On the final episode of 2023, I'm joined by regular contributors, Tyrina and Cedric, to discuss what steps candidates can take to prioritize DEI in their job search efforts. We break down some of the questions candidates should be asking before, during, and after the interviews to ensure DEI efforts are a priority, what research they can be doing during their search to answer some of their que...

This week, I sat down with Avianca, the People Ops Mermaid, who wants to be where the people are, to discuss her current job search and how she is utilizing her various experiences to find the perfect role. We break down her strategy when looking into opportunities, how she utilizes AI in her search and her content creation, and how she ultimately supports other job-seekers in their search as well...

Cedric from EDU Hustle joins me this week to discuss how he aims to provide support to educators looking to transition into a new industry - we break down the path that led him from the classroom to being in this coaching position, some of the services he provides to candidates wanting a new start, advice he's received and given along the way, and how to start off an overwhelming process.

I'm joined once again by Tyrina from T Lassiter Services to discuss some of the common questions job-seekers have for their career coach and how they are answered. On this episode, we discuss how to navigate through various job boards, best practices when searching for a remote (or hybrid) role, the benefits of a contracted position, and more.

After a short break, Maximize Monday returns, and I'm joined by Monica to discuss her transition from the classroom into a sales role. We break down our goals and motivators for the week, discuss how she was able to be strategic with her connections in Linked In, connect with people who supported her search, and how she landed in her new role. And of course, we had to have a brief Disney conve...