What happens when you walk away from corporate comfort to follow your calling in education?

In this inspiring episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations™, we explore the bold and deeply personal journey of leaving behind a high-paying job to embrace a purpose-driven life in the classroom.

🌱 This isn’t just a career pivot—it’s a transformation rooted in wellness, self-discovery, and intentional living. Whether you're considering a professional shift or just craving more alignment between your work and your values, this story will challenge, encourage, and uplift you.

🧠 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

✔️ The power of energy transfer and how your presence impacts others

✔️ Why passion over profit leads to long-term fulfillment

✔️ How wellness practices can transform how you lead and live

✔️ The real talk behind challenges of transitioning careers

✔️ The role of mentorship and self-care in sustaining your purpose

Timestamps: 00:00 – The Energized Educator Enters the Room

04:00 – From Corporate to Calling

08:00 – Wellness, Wholeness & Walking It Out

12:00 – From Trauma to Transformation

17:00 – A Message to Educators: Be Unforgettable

🔥 Key Keywords for Reach: corporate to education, career transition story, leave corporate job, follow your purpose, educator wellness, teaching and mental health, mentorship in education, self-care for educators, passion over profit

💬 Let’s Talk: Have you ever considered leaving a job that didn’t align with your values? Drop your story or question in the comments—we read and reply to every one.

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In this eye-opening episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations™, we sit down with educator and consultant Kylie Elizabeth to unpack what truly shapes successful learning environments—and it’s not just curriculum.

From the hallways of public schools to the heart of charter communities, Kylie reveals how school culture, teacher wellness, and parental involvement work together to form the foundation of thriving students—and burnout-free educators.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ How school culture impacts student motivation and equity

✔️ The emotional toll of teaching—and how to prioritize educator wellness

✔️ Why engaged parents are powerful partners in academic success

✔️ The biggest mistakes schools make when it comes to hiring and leadership

✔️ How to create sustainable environments where both students and teachers can grow

💬 This episode is for you if you’re:

A school leader or principal facing staff retention challenges

A parent curious about how to better support your child’s education

A teacher feeling overwhelmed by shifting school expectations

A policymaker looking to build community-centered educational policies

🔗 Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro

03:10 – Why School Culture Matters More Than Ever

08:42 – Public vs. Charter School Dynamics

14:05 – The Link Between Teacher Wellness & Student Outcomes

19:37 – The Emotional Intelligence Gap in Education

24:18 – How Parents Can Collaborate with Educators

30:00 – Final Thoughts + Advice for Schools Moving Forward

👇🏾 Join the Conversation! What resonated with you most in this episode? Comment below—we’d love to hear how your school or community is tackling these issues.

Contact Information for Kyle Elizabeth:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevirtuosoeducator/

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Are we just learning, or are we transforming?

🌱 In this powerful episode, we explore Embracing Transformative Learning through the lens of The Project—a groundbreaking approach that blends spiritual growth, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility into one unforgettable journey.

👉 If you’re an educator, learner, or lifelong thinker searching for deeper meaning in education, this episode is for you.

🧠 What you'll learn:

• How spiritual growth is not just religious—it's your compass for purpose and humanity.
• Why intellectual growth thrives when paired with metacognition and reflective practice.
• The role of social responsibility in transformative education.
• How to create safe, healing learning spaces that elevate marginalized voices.

🎧 Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

02:15 – Why We Need a New Learning Model

06:45 – Spiritual vs. Intellectual Growth (and why you need both)

12:30 – The Power of Experiential Learning

19:10 – How to Build Safe Learning Spaces

25:00 – Final Reflections & Takeaways

Contact Info for Dr. Zakia Yasmin Gates:

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