044: From Fear to Freedom: Funké’s Journey from Veteran Teacher to New EdTech Career in less than 60 Days
Pretty Rich Teacher · Jazmyne Dionne
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Show Notes
In this week’s episode Funké shares how resilience, mentorship, and self-belief helped her navigate the messy middle of her career transition and step into a whole new chapter of life.
As a veteran teacher, she could have told herself it was too late. She could have let interview fears and self-doubt keep her stuck. But instead, she chose to stay open—open to therapy, open to mentorship, and open to believing she was stronger than her fears.
✨ Here’s what you’ll walk away with when you listen:
- Why showing up for yourself matters more than being “perfect”
- How resilience and therapy can move you through seasons of doubt
- Why mentorship is a shortcut to confidence and clarity
- How self-worth shifts everything about the way you interview and apply
- Proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story
Funké’s journey is more than a career change, it’s a reminder that your strength grows every time you choose to show up, even when it’s uncomfortable.
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