Teacher to Entrepreneur
The Teacher to Entrepreneur Podcast empowers educators to reclaim their freedom by exploring mindset, finance, marketing, productivity, and innovative approaches to education. Through a mix of solo episodes and candid conversations with T2E Intensive alumni and teacher entrepreneurs, you’ll hear real stories, strategies, and inspiration to help you design a thriving teaching business on your own terms.
Episodes
18 episodes
The Moment I Realized I Was Her: A Personal Transformation
In this episode, Rachel shares a profound personal journey of transformation, embodiment, and realizing her dreams through a series of emotional and inspiring moments. This episode explores how we can recognize our own growth, embrace new versi...
Teaching versus Tutoring: The Difference & Why it Matters
In this episode, Rachel Cicioni clarifies the important distinctions between teaching and tutoring, emphasizing the professional expertise involved in teaching and how to accurately represent and price this work as a private practice teacher.
What Your Pricing Says About You and Your Business
In this episode, Rachel Cicioni discusses the importance of pricing confidence for educators, how pricing communicates value and confidence, and strategies to set sustainable, value-based prices that reflect expertise and foster business growth...
The First 3 Moves to Start Your Business Without Overthinking It
In this episode, Rachel Cicioni shares a straightforward, three-move strategy for teachers and entrepreneurs to start their business quickly and effectively without overplanning. Learn how to identify your offer, set up payment methods, and get...
There’s No Such Thing as “Ready”
In this episode, Rachel Cicioni explores the myth of 'being ready' to start a business, emphasizing that clarity and confidence come from action, not perfection. She shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the cost of waiting, and how ...
Before You Start a Business, You Need to Hear This!
Rachel Cicioni explores the common barriers teachers face when starting their own business, emphasizing mindset shifts, energy, and identity transformation. She offers practical insights and a program to help teachers overcome fears, reframe th...
The Truth About Paid Coaching (What I’ve Learned)
In this episode, Rachel Cicioni shares her honest journey through paid coaching, highlighting what to look for, how to choose wisely, and how to avoid costly mistakes. She emphasizes the importance of aligned coaching, continuous learning, and ...
The Business Advice I Ignored (And Why)
In this episode of the Teacher to Entrepreneur podcast, Rachel Cicioni shares her personal approach to business practices that feel good to her and her business. She emphasizes authenticity, transparency, and alignment with values. She discusse...
Visibility Without Abandoning Yourself
In this episode, Rachel shares a conversation that sparked a deeper reflection about what it actually means to show up online as a female solopreneur.From inappropriate DMs to the pressure to appear more "marketable," visibility online c...
Learn and Roam: Steph’s Story
In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel and Steph discuss the journey of rebuilding careers in education after experiencing burnout. Recorded in a casual setting, they share their personal stories of transitioning from traditional teaching roles...
Business Without Burnout
In this episode, Rachel Cicioni shares her journey of self-discovery and the lessons learned from her experiences with burnout as an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing well-being, and redefining busi...
The Ripple Effects of My Own Healing
In this conversation, Rachel Cicioni shares her transformative journey of leaving the classroom and the profound impact it had on her life, family, and career. She discusses the emotional struggles leading up to her resignation, the decision-ma...
Underpricing, Overdelivering, and the Cost of Self-Doubt
In this episode, Rachel Cicioni explores how self-doubt can follow teachers out of the classroom and into entrepreneurship. After years of burnout, she found that a lack of self-trust showed up in her branding, pricing, boundaries, and client s...
Recovering From the Classroom: Unlearning Burnout After You Leave Teaching
In this episode, Rachel shares her journey from burnout to empowerment as an entrepreneur. She explores the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges of life after teaching, and the coping mechanisms to handle the habits that many educator...
The Business of Teaching Life Skills with Denise Honaker
In this powerful conversation, Rachel chats with fellow coach and client Denise Honaker, founder of Better and Brighter, whose mission is to help women—especially teachers—launch meaningful, heart-centered businesses teaching li...
What I Do (and Don't Do) as a Private Practice Teacher
In this episode, Rachel Cicioni discusses her experiences and insights as a private practice teacher. She emphasizes the importance of centering students and families in education, building trust, and the flexibility that private practice allow...
Why I Left the Classroom — and What I Learned on the Other Side
In this episode, Rachel Cicioni shares her journey from being a classroom teacher to becoming an entrepreneur, reflecting on the challenges and transformations she experienced along the way. Initially, Rachel never intended to leave...