I know there are some SHARP teachers in this community, Reader.

And still...not everyone hits reply and says the thing they are thinking.

But I got a really good question after my last email and I’m honestly so excited about it!

Because here’s the thing— it led me down a rabbit hole of thinking:

How can I most fully support these incredible women into and through what I KNOW can be a powerful next chapter? (Even if they are still struggling to see it?)

(TL;DR: I’m adding a fantastic bonus for anyone who joins now —and everyone who is already inside obviously!

But Keep reading, lol!)

So… someone replied and said:

“But is that the only way to do this?”

Meaning—the path I shared:
Learn → practice → put yourself out there → get a client → build from there.

Validate (again and again… and again) before “leaping.”

And the answer is:

No.

That’s just one way.

The truth is, there are actually a few different ways teachers make this transition.

I’ve seen people walk this path in each of these different ways... and do it successfully.

Some people:

→ Start small
​Keep teaching, take on 1–2 projects, and build income slowly on the side.

Some people do this for years. Maybe they eventually go part time if they are able (I did for this a bit), maybe they stay in this mode for a long time because actually it suits them.

Education companies are getting the benefit of your ongoing “boots on the ground” perspective through the quickly changing education landscape after all!

Others:

→ Build momentum first, then step away
​Spend a few months building skills and portfolio pieces, land a couple of clients, and then make a more confident transition.

This is closest to the path I ended up taking. It felt right for my family’s financial situation (a dual income household that wasn’t prepared to go down to 1 income) and for what I knew I wanted to build.

And some people:

→ Decide they’re ready for a bigger shift
​And move more quickly once they see the opportunity and traction.

Sometimes this looks like applying for in house, remote, jobs once you have some skills under your belt.

Let me say this part loud and clear:

None of these are “right” or “wrong.”

They’re just different paths depending on your:

• financial situation
• energy
• timeline
• level of “readiness”

… and maybe your tolerance for perceived risk and discomfort. (I could write a whole book on this one…)

And this is the part I wish I had when I was starting:

Someone to help me figure out which path made the most sense for me. (New Bonus Alert!)

Because for a long time, it felt like a shot in the dark.

I was guessing.

Piecing things together.

Hoping I was doing the “right” next step.

So for the final days of enrollment, I decided to add something new.

​If you join From Classroom to Copywriter, you’ll now receive:

A 1:1 Personal Transition Roadmap Call with me

We’ll map out:

• Which is the path that makes the most sense for you!
• What your first steps should look like
• How to move forward without burning out or making a leap that doesn’t feel safe

And paired with that, you’ll also get the bonus I spoke about over the past few days:

Your Personalized LinkedIn Profile Audit (when you're ready!)

So once you know your path…

You also know how to position yourself and start connecting with the companies who can hire you.

Because learning the skills you need for this next chapter is one piece.

But knowing how to actually transition is the part that keeps most people stuck.

If that’s been the thing holding you back—the real, nitty-gritty “but how would I actually do this?” logistics of it all question—

Well… This bonus is designed for exactly that.

You can learn more and join here. And as soon as I have everyone’s info, I will start booking those Personal Transition Roadmap Calls.

I am REALLY excited about this!

Got questions? You know where to find me! (also stay tuned for an FAQ (with YOUR questions answered!) coming your way soon!)

Meredith

P.S. This bonus for a 1-1 roadmap call is available for the final 48 hours (+7 !!), and enrollment closes Thursday at midnight.

P.P.S You don’t have to figure this out alone—but you do have to decide if you’re ready to start.

P.P.S. If you know this isn't for you right now and you'd like to opt out of these emails but remain on the list—click here! ​

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