After leaving teaching because of some serious burnout, she vowed to build the community she wished existed when she needed it most.

She went from classroom teacher to an educational consultant, instructional designer, and six-figure business owner.

Now, she's here to help you achieve happiness and work-life balance, whether inside or outside the classroom.

Come join our discussion as we talk

about managing teacher burnout, career transitions outside the classroom, starting a side hustle,

and everything in between. Here's your host of the teacher career coach podcast and your new

personal cheerleader, Daphne Gomez. Hi everyone and welcome back.

Today we speak with Lauren Bulbright, a former teacher who got into sales and is now a trade desk consultant.

We discussed her departure from the classroom, what sales was like, and how she got into her

current role.

We also discussed transferable skills from teaching that have helped her thrive, the pace

and work-life balance of her new role, and how keeping a positive attitude in the job search

can go a long way.

Hope you enjoy.

Well, welcome back, everyone. Today we have Lauren Fulbright with us.

Welcome, Lauren.

Hi.

Thanks for joining us.

We would love to hear your story today and are really appreciative of your time today. And we'd love to kick it off

by hearing about your journey in education. Okay. So I didn't go to college for education. I actually

have a degree in merchandising, a BS in merchandising. And honestly, after graduation, I just couldn't find my spot in that world.

And I'd be bopped through different fields, doing different jobs from like veterinary and

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