I've been quietly working on some new projects I want to tell you about.
For over 20 years, pretty much everything I've created online has been for educators. And I'm not stopping that--Truth for Teachers isn't going anywhere.
But over the years, I've noticed that a lot of what I talk about goes way beyond the classroom: productivity, mindset, how our brains work, navigating burnout, setting boundaries, figuring out what actually matters to you.
I keep hearing from folks who share my work with friends or family members who aren't in education, and they'll say something like, "My sister listened to that episode and loved it even though she's not a teacher."
I also hear from people who have retired or made a career change, so while they enjoy my perspective, the teaching focus doesn't apply.
That's been happening more and more, and it got me thinking about ways I can create things for people beyond K-12 faculty.
I mentioned the retreats to you before--I have educator-focused retreats, and retreats for everyone.
And, you already know about Motivation Lab, my AI-powered coaching app designed to help folks underswand how their brains work and stop fighting against their natural tendences.
But what you probably didn't know is that I've also started creating stuff for new platforms that expands beyond my professional niche, and gets a bit more irreverent and personal:
YouTube: I'm making video essays on a channel called "So What Are We Doing Here?" where I dig into the bigger questions about how we live and work and think. It's the kind of stuff I love nerding out about, just in video form. I'm using to turning essays into audio podcasts, but it's been such a fun creative challenge to turn an essay into a video, and be less professional in the delivery.
Substack: If you're more of a reader, this might be for you. I'm publishing written versions of those video essays on Substack, and I'm also posting Truth for Teachers podcast episodes so you can read transcripts and join discussions if podcasts aren't really your thing (or if you just want another way to engage with the content).
Insight Timer: I've started offering guided meditations on a free app called Insight Timer. If you've ever heard me talk about mindfulness and thought, "I'd try that if someone walked me through it," now you can. So far I have short audio meditations on things like sitting with uncomfortable feelings, and mid-day resets when you're feeling overwhelmed. Insight Timer is fantastic app that I use for my own meditation practice, and I really like the folks behind it, so it made sense to become a teacher on their platform.
All of this is free, and I plan to keep it free.
It's just a way to get my ideas seen by (and benefiting) more people.
[And, full transparency from a business perspective, since it's all a significant time investment and I do need to earn a living ... I'd love to monetize through YouTube ads once the channel gets enough watch hours. You can support me by liking, commenting, subscribing, and of course, just watching!
Substack and Insight Timer are intended to let more people know about Motivation Lab, my retreats and retreat-planning services, and other resources that they might not discover via my other platforms.]
I wanted you to know about these projects in case anything resonates for you, or if there are any people in your life who aren't necessarily teachers but might connect with my ideas.
I'll drop the links below so you can check out whichever ones sound interesting to you:
No pressure--just know I appreciate your support and engagement with my work anywhere and everywhere you do it.
Angela
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