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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the concept of branching out rather than narrowing focus in career transitions. She reflects on how traditional education once encouraged broad exploration, whereas today’s systems push students toward early specialization. Vanessa emphasizes the importance of rediscovering curiosity, exploring new interests, and allowing career transitions to unfold organically.

Joining Vanessa is Elizabeth “Liz” Houston, a former teacher who successfully transitioned into a career as a Virtual Assistant and Website Designer. Liz shares her journey from burnout in the classroom to building her own business, discussing the steps she took to leave teaching, save for her career change, and discover her passion for web design. She provides insights into what Virtual Assistants do, the skills teachers bring to the role, and how aspiring Virtual Assistants can find their first clients.

Liz also discusses her business growth, the balance between Virtual Assistant work and web design, and the possibility of mentoring others into this career path. Whether you’re a teacher considering a transition or someone curious about the Virtual Assistant field, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice.

Tune in to learn how to embrace curiosity, explore new career paths, and break free from burnout!

Plus, don’t miss her invitation to the Midlife Mastery Summit—a free, virtual event for women seeking confidence, balance, and joy.

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• Midlife Mastery Summit Registration: Register today
• Free Discovery Call with Vanessa: TeachersinTransition.com/calendar
• Find Elizabeth Houston: ehoustonstudio.com

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                Vanessa@TeachersinTransition.com

                Leave a voicemail or text at 512-640-9099

                Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!

                Schedule a free Discovery Session with Vanessa here

                Follow Vanessa on Bluesky @beyondteaching.bsky.social

                Visit the homepage at TeachersinTransition.com to learn more!

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