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Have a question for the show? Text us here!Do you feel your success isn't enough? And as you keep chasing it, at the end of the day it still doesn't feel satisfying, right?It’s time to redefine success, and today, I'm joined by a special guest, Stacey McFarland, a mindset coach and founder of Soul Studio. In our discussion, we explore the often overlooked truth that success is an internal journey.Stacey shared her transformative journey of self-discovery, highlighting the pivotal role self-love and authenticity play in our lives. We're peeling back the layers on why recognizing our own worth is essential and how setting clear boundaries is an act of self-respect.And, as we all strive to connect and support each other, we'll discuss the impact of simply holding space for others, understanding that sometimes, being present is more powerful than any advice we could offer.Tune in as we unpack these insights and more, learning how to embrace the journey toward a fulfilling and authentically successful life.Stay empowered,JenLet’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Stacey:Stacey McFarland embodies the power of calm. Her own personal journey of growing, healing and connecting to her true self was the unstoppable force behind the career change to mindset coach and founder of Soul Studio. Her belief that Success is an inside job helps women to finally stop focusing and chasing external circumstances and tap into their souls to create success from a place of ease, peace, and compassion. Stacey was awarded, by the local Chamber of Commerce, Business Person of the Year. This award was given to her in 2020 during the uncertain times of the pandemic shutdown. She has been praised for her ability to maintain an upbeat and positive attitude while pivoting her business in a new direction that not only helped her business survive, it thrived! Stacey is a sought-after Transformational Speaker and Mindset Coach. She is passionate about helping female leaders navigate their journey to achieving it all while stressing less. Her high level mindset coaching includes body regulation and is proven to work 100% of the time. Her clients have next level results in their business and personal lives.Website: soulstudio.usFB: Soul Studio Instagram: @soul_studio.usLinkedIn: Stacey McFarlandStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Feeling burned out from the classroom?Remember that navigating burnout is an ongoing journey and not a quick fix. The good news? You can initiate positive change today.On episode 2 of the Take Notes podcast, I sit down with Amber Harper, the brilliant mind behind Burned-In Teacher, and together we unpack the world of teacher burnout.Amber shared her personal experience of burnout and how she turned her life around after a public breakdown. Her journey is a testament to the power of self-awareness and intentional change.Discover her 8-step Burned-In process, a guide for teachers to address and conquer burnout.Tune in and find out more practical advice and actionable steps to help you navigate and overcome burnoutStay empowered,JenLet’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Amber:Amber Harper is a Kindergarten Teacher, author of Hacking Teacher Burnout, podcaster, and Teacher Burnout Coach. She gives struggling teachers a path to follow as they navigate their way out of burnout by helping them grow through their burnout and take their next best steps toward what they want from their career in education and in life. You can learn more about her and the services she offers at www.burnedinteacher.com.Connect with Amber:Website:https://www.burnedinteacher.com/IG: @burnedinteacherStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Ever feel overwhelmed and unsure if you’re doing this whole parenting thing rightYou’re not alone, and in this episode, I dive into the real and raw moments of parenting with Parent Coach, Synthia Praglin.We unpacked the layers of parent coaching, a journey where I learned it's not about changing our children but transforming the parent’s perspective and response to their child's behavior.We dig deep into our own triggers, rooted in unmet needs and unprocessed experiences. Synthia’s wisdom unveils a haunting yet comforting truth: our children mirror our unhealed wounds.We explored the power of seeing our kids beyond their behaviors. Every tantrum and smile reflects unmet needs and unexpressed emotions. In Synthia’s words, we’ll discover a world where compassion and understanding are the cornerstones of parenting.Are you ready to step into this space of learning and growing together?Stay empowered,JenLet’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Synthia:For as long as I can remember, I have always had a passion for working with children and families. Having grown up in a family system where “children were seen but not heard” I knew there had to be a better and healthier way to raise children. Having my own child reinforced this notion and from early on, I made a promise to raise my son in a way that was respectful, and from a place of curiosity, compassion and conscious awareness. Parent coaching gives you the opportunity to talk about your specific parenting challenges, all while navigating the developmental transitions in your child’s life. Through a lens of curiosity, rather than blame or judgment, we will look at the “why” of behavior and strive to understand what the behavior is telling us. With this clarity and understanding, we are better equipped to help our child through these difficult moments thereby strengthening the parent - child relationship. My philosophy is based in a Mindful/Conscious Parenting model that takes a relationship based view of parenting and emphasizes the importance of nurturing the connection between parent and child. My goal is to help you bring lightness, laughter, and love back into your home. To help joyfulness and tranquility find a place at the table. To teach you to forgive yourself when you are human and move forward. To feel in control and optimistic about the future, and your family. Connect with Synthia:IG: @imperfectparentinglaFB: Imperfect ParentingEmail: contact@imperfectparenting.comStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Are you caught in the whirlwind of overwhelming responsibilities, forgetting the fiery passion that once fueled your teaching journey? Do Sundays fill you with dread, and does the very thought of Monday morning send chills down your spine? It’s time to toss those feelings out the window!Welcome to Season 3 of the Take Notes podcast, where you get to give yourself a  permission slip to disrupt the status quo, reclaim your agency, and step into a world where you get to make yourself the priority in order to show up as your best-self.I’m your host Jen Rafferty - a former music teacher, Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, mom of 2, and founder of Empowered Educator, and I’ve been where you are.In this season, we’re not just talking about surviving; we’re diving deep into thriving!We’re rewriting the educator’s narrative and tearing down the walls of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and that crippling guilt that has held you captive. It’s time to liberate yourself from the chains of conventional education and step into a world of empowerment and freedom. This is a space where your well-being is the core curriculum, where taking care of yourself isn’t just encouraged – it’s a requirement. Where your empowerment translates into the transformation of lives, creating a ripple effect that shapes future generations.In these electrifying episodes, we’re moving from mere inspiration to tangible integration. Each conversation is a stepping stone to transform your practices, breathe life into your passion, and ignite the change to live a healthier, happier, and more balanced life. We’re about taking action and turning those “how’s” into now’s!The transformation begins HERE and NOW. Say goodbye to the mundane, and hello to a world where you are unstoppable. Buckle up and get ready to explore territories unknown because, in this space, we are unearthing the extraordinary in every educator.Are you ready to take the lead in your life? To not just be an educator, but a revolutionary and make transformational generational change? Let’s do this!Stay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Are you feeling a bit disconnected from your love for teaching?Today is the day to reignite the lost spark! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Stephanie Haynes, an education consultant who specializes in helping educators reignite their love for teaching. We discussed how educators' feelings about their jobs directly impact their performance and the importance of addressing these feelings head-on.We explored the concept of learned helplessness and how it can affect educators' sense of making a difference in the classroom.Ready to reconnect with your love for teaching and reignite that passion within you?Let's do this!Stay empowered,JenLet’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Stephanie:Stephanie Haynes, ACC is an Education Coach and Consultant providing custom educational consulting and coaching for schools, educators, parents, and students that equips all stakeholders to empower teens to build a pathway to a future teens are excited to pursue. Specializing in classroom and school culture development and post-high school pathway planning, Stephanie’s vision is to break the mold of the one-size-fits-all post-high school planning process and revolutionize how schools, parents, and the community at large defines success for today's teens. Her decades of working with teens, educators, and parents has shown her how devastating the college-for-all mindset has been on today's youth. With only two culturally acceptable options: go to college and become successful or don't and limit your potential, Stephanie believes too many teens have been caught up in extreme anxiety and fear of not fitting into the mold, and apathy and withdrawal when they believe they can't. As a result, the potential and purpose of so many young people has been limited to the detriment of our communities. She is a veteran educator, speaker, coach, and author who is on mission to equip all stakeholders to empower today's teens to build a pathway to a successful future on their own terms they are excited to pursue. When she's not reimagining a culture of success with today's high schools, she balances her consulting career with her husband, two children, two rescue dogs, and spending time outdoors in all the nature South Carolina has to offer. Connect with Stephanie:Website: stephaniehaynes.netFacebook: Stephanie Haynes Instagram: @EdCoachStephHaynesStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!How do you show up for work during challenging times, like breakups?Today, we're diving deep into a topic that many of us can relate to: navigating difficult times while still showing up for work.  I had the pleasure of interviewing Tal Yardeni, the breakup recovery coach, about navigating through challenging times while still being able to excel in our professional lives, especially for teachers like us.Join us as we delve into our personal journeys and wisdom, aiming to inspire and empower you. Tal will spotlight self-forgiveness and self-compassion, revealing their transformative power for your mindset and resilience. We'll further explore the value of self-care, introspection, and cultivating supportive circles. Ready to discover how to navigate difficult times while putting your well-being first? Listen in!Stay empowered,JenLet’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Tal:Tal is known as the breakup recovery coach. Having gone through her own heartbreak and being on the other side of it, she is super passionate about helping women let go of their ex, learn to love the f out of themselves, and be ready for their best relationship yet, inside of her life changing coaching program- The Breakup To Badass Formula.Connect with Tal:IG: @thetalyardeniStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Ready to unlock the wisdom of your inner child and embrace the power of reinvention?In this episode, we're diving deep into the importance of healing our inner child and the transformative nature of reinvention!I had the pleasure of chatting with Liz Svatek, the CEO of Warrior Women Inc and the host of the Conversations with Warrior Women podcast. We talk about healing our inner child and the importance of embracing our emotions. During our conversation, we explored the importance of stillness, emotional release, and the power of community. Liz shared her personal experience of suppressing emotions in the past and how embracing emotional release has expanded her capacity for joy.This episode is going to leave you feeling inspired and ready to make some positive changes in your life. Listen in!Stay empowered,JenLet’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Liz:Liz is the CEO of Warrior Women INC, a 6 figure personal growth business founded upon women unleashing their inner warrior and becoming the most powerful versions of themselves. She is the creator of the Warrior Women Experience, a transformational live event bringing women together across the country, and she is the host the Conversations With Warrior Women Podcast- which is globally ranked in the top 1.5%. Liz travels all over the world speaking, healing and empowering women to live into their Limitless Possibility, Reclaim their POWER and HEAL their Little Girls.Connect with Liz:Website: lizsvatek.comIG: @liz.svatekLinkedIn: Liz SvatekGet your magic back! Come to Warrior Women Camp!https://www.lizsvatek.com/campStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut and can't seem to break free from your fears and limiting beliefs?Well, I've got some exciting news for you! In this episode, I interview Lauren Best, a certified hypnotherapist, who shares how hypnotherapy can help you access your subconscious mind and release those emotional blocks that are holding you back.We discuss the significance of self-love and discovering a supportive community that fosters your personal development. Lauren also shares her own journey of discovering hypnotherapy and how it helped her build a connection to her intuition.Do you want to learn more about the power of hypnotherapy and how it can help you achieve personal growth? Tune in now!Stay empowered,JenLet’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Lauren:Lauren Best is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Provoker of Possibility. She works with Curious Individuals, Creative Entrepreneurs, and Conscious Companies who are ready to explore how they can do things differently in their work and life. She creates spaces and experiences that share with them the tools to dive into a world of self-discovery and growth where they can unlock an even greater potential inside of themselves using their subconscious minds. Lauren has collaborated with public and private sector organizations, small businesses and solopreneurs across the globe from Canada to the UK, Netherlands, Australia, The United States and Singapore to help these folks move through the noise, envision and come up with new ideas, and create bite-sized plans of action that support their desired area of transformation.Connect with Lauren:Website: lauren-best.comLinkedIn: Lauren BestDownload the FREE Visualize a Life You Love Hypnosis Audio TranscriptStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Do you sometimes struggle to stay present and focused in the classroom?It’s time to transform your teaching experience and find inner peace.In this episode, I am joined by Dan Tricarico, a high school English teacher for over thirty years and an author. Dan shares insights on how to incorporate zen practices into your daily life as a teacher. We also discussed the importance of mindfulness, acceptance, and self-care, and provide practical tips for staying present in the moment. If you’re ready to take your teaching to the next level, find inner peace, and create a more positive classroom environment, then tune in to this episode.Stay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Dan:Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over thirty years. He is also the author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom (DBC, Inc. 2015) and Sanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed Out Teachers (DBC, Inc. 2018). In his spare time, he enjoys writing, listening to music, reading mystery novels, watching movies, and staring out of windows.  One of his first loves is writing poetry, and he has published many poems both in print and online.Connect with Dan:Website: thezenteacher.comTwitter: @thezenteacher IG: @zenteacher FB: The Zen TeacherStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed as an educator? Want to prioritize your well-being and make a positive impact on the lives of the children you serve?In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Raher, an expert in social-emotional learning and well-being, and founder and CEO of Constant Love and Learning. Katie shared some incredible insights with us. In our conversation, we delve into the significance of prioritizing our own well-being and how it directly influences the well-being of the children in our care. Katie opens up about her personal journey, recounting the times she neglected her own well-being as a teacher and school psychologist, and the pivotal moment when she recognized the importance of self-care. Today, through her business, she guides and empowers educators and changemakers in cultivating their own well-being and fostering social-emotional learning.Ready to rejuvenate your passion for teaching, prioritize self-care, and create a positive ripple effect in the world around you?Tune in now!Stay empowered,Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room About Katie:Dr. Katie Raher is the Founder and CEO of Constant Love and Learning, an award-winning teacher turned School Psychologist, a Certified Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator, and a Kimochis Certified Trainer. She helps soul-led educators and change makers cultivate well-being and social emotional learning within themselves, the children they serve, and their larger systems, so they can expand and sustain their impact while living their best lives.Connect with Katie:Website: constantloveandlearning.comIG: @constantloveandlearning_FB: Constant Love and LearningTranscriptStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room