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S6EP7: From Teacher to Entrepreneur: How Motherhood Gave Kelsey Cook the Confidence to Build a 6-Figure Business
Empowered Working Mom Revolution
31 minutes
2 months ago
S6EP7: From Teacher to Entrepreneur: How Motherhood Gave Kelsey Cook the Confidence to Build a 6-Figure Business
Are you a teacher mom wondering what else you could do with your skills? Or maybe you're any working mom with a business idea you can't stop thinking about?
This episode is for you! Join host Jocelyn Auyeung as she interviews Kelsey Cook, a former teacher turned successful entrepreneur who transformed her teaching background into a thriving educational subscription box business serving all 50 states.
In this inspiring conversation, you'll discover:
How to overcome the "I'm just a teacher" limiting belief that holds so many educator moms back
Why motherhood can actually boost your entrepreneurial confidence (surprising but true!)
The exact moment Kelsey knew her side hustle could become a real business
How to delegate and build a team without micromanaging everything
Strategies for handling online criticism when your business feels personal
Why starting without pressure can be your secret entrepreneurial advantage
Perfect for: Teacher moms, working moms with business ideas, parents feeling stuck in their careers, anyone needing inspiration to trust their instincts and take action.
Key Takeaways for Moms:
✅ Teachers have incredible business skills - you're managers, communicators, creatives, and problem-solvers
✅ Motherhood builds confidence - advocating for your children translates to business boundaries
✅ Start before you're ready - overthinking will talk you out of great opportunities
✅ Follow your passion - it's easier to build something you genuinely love
✅ Build your support village - both in motherhood and business, you can't do it all alone
✅ Trust your instincts - you know more than you think you do
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Guest Bio:
Kelsey Cook is a certified teacher, entrepreneur, mom of four, and advocate for early childhood learning. With a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, she spent six years teaching before launching Learning with Kelsey, a subscription box company designed to help parents engage their young children in meaningful, hands-on learning. What started as COVID learning packets on her front porch has grown into a nationwide resource helping families in all 50 states prepare their children for lifelong learning, shipping over 14,000 boxes monthly with a team of 20 women.
Connect with Kelsey:
Learning with Kelsey Website: learningwithkelsey.com
Follow Kelsey on Instagram: @learningwithkelsey
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Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung:
Empowered Working Mom Revolution Podcast helps moms feel seen, heard, and supported through authentic storytelling and practical wisdom.
Website: www.jocelynauyeung.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoach/
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