The Rough Draft Podcast
The Rough Draft is not your average personal development podcast, it is a show about evolution, changing narratives, and rewriting our life's stories. Sabrina interviews some of the world's top female leaders in business, energetics, love, relationships, money, and personal power!
Sabrina is a writer, publisher of books, and mentor to purpose-driven women (in business and life), so she's no stranger to rough drafts and rewrites! Join her every week as she dives into the psychology of change, works through common blocks that pop up in the pursuit of big dreams, and interviews the world’s greats on evolution and growth!
Time to rewrite….
The Rough Draft Podcast
E027: From College to Classroom with Adva Hanan
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✨ Episode Summary
In this episode of the Rough Draft Podcast, Sabrina sits down with Adva—an early childhood educator, coach, and speaker—to celebrate the launch of her new book, From College to Classroom. Adva shares her vulnerable journey from a struggling first-year teacher facing a performance crisis to becoming a powerhouse mentor for educators.
The conversation explores the high stakes of teacher burnout, the necessity of professional mentorship, and the liberating power of building a personal brand beyond the school walls. Whether you are in the education sector or simply a woman navigating the heavy lifting of career and home, this episode serves as a roadmap for setting boundaries and reclaiming your identity.
Key Takeaways:
The Power of Mentorship: Adva highlights how a lack of guidance nearly ended her career and why finding a mentor is the #1 move for any new professional to build confidence.
Sustainability over Sacrifice: A deep dive into the "martyr culture" of teaching and how to stop putting your personal life on the back burner to please administration or parents.
The "Can't vs. Won't" Shift: Sabrina and Adva discuss the psychological power of changing your language to reclaim agency over your time and priorities.
Side Hustles as Freedom: Understanding that a teaching degree doesn't box you in; how educators can alchemize their classroom skills into sustainable, income-generating businesses.
Preventative Self-Care: Moving away from "crisis intervention" and learning to invest in your mental health before the ceiling caves in.
📚About the Guest:
Adva is an early childhood educator, teacher coach, and speaker with a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Special Education. She is the host of the top-rated podcast Shaping Little Minds and the founder of a coaching business dedicated to helping teachers thrive both inside and beyond the classroom. By bridging the gap between pedagogy and entrepreneurship, Adva empowers educators to create financial stability and professional fulfillment on their own terms.
Connect with Adva:
Instagram: @coachforteachers
Podcast: Shaping Little Minds
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