Episode 336: Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio

Sep 8, 2025

Marnie Stockman, a former math teacher turned ed tech leader, and Nick Coniglio, a tech industry veteran, explore how to brand oneself as the CEO of your life. They discuss the importance of asking insightful questions for personal growth and share techniques for effective time and energy management. The duo introduces 'Blue', a gamified app aimed at helping students develop leadership skills. Their conversation emphasizes adaptability and the transformative power of storytelling, making it clear that investing in oneself is the best project one can undertake.

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INSIGHT

Own Your Life Like A Business

Running your life like a company means owning CEO, CMO, HR and CFO roles for your story and skills.
If you don't manage your narrative, others will define it for you.

ANECDOTE

Sydney: A Composite Character

Sydney is a fictional composite built from real student experiences who feels stuck and unsure about next steps.
The character anchors the book's lessons so readers remember and relate to the journey.

ADVICE

Craft Your Personal Brand Intentionally

Intentionally craft your personal brand so your story is clear and memorable.
Start by auditing values, strengths, and what you want others to know about you.

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The Business of You with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio

In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Fonz Mendoza sits down with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio to explore their book The Business of You. They share how students, educators, and professionals alike can begin running their lives like a well-led company—by becoming the CEO, CMO, HR, and CFO of their own story. We also talk about adaptability, time as capital, the importance of asking better questions, and their upcoming project Blue, a gamified app designed to help students lead themselves first.

Whether you’re a teacher guiding students, a counselor preparing learners for college and career, or someone seeking personal growth, this conversation is packed with insights on why the most important project you’ll ever work on is yourself.

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & sponsor thanks
03:00 – Nick’s journey into EdTech and authorship
04:15 – Marni’s path from math teacher to author
05:05 – What it means to be the CEO of you
06:30 – Running your life like a business: vision, skills, and story
10:45 – Sydney’s story and why it matters to students
16:00 – Branding as story: controlling your narrative
22:20 – The power of asking better questions
28:15 – Time and energy as your real capital
35:10 – Adaptability and designing your personal path
42:25 – Introducing Blue: gamifying personal growth for students
48:30 – Waitlist and book links
50:00 – Lead yourself first: final takeaways
52:00 – Fun wrap-up: kryptonite, reflections, and closing thoughts

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📘 The Business of You – thebusinessofyou.ai

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