Ep 4: Am I Too Late? (The "Teal" Side: Navigating a 13-Year Career Gap)

Does a professional license expire? Yes. But does a calling expire?In this deeply personal "Teal" episode, John Michael confronts the 13-year gap in his teaching career. We trace the timeline from a childhood dream of being a News Reporter, to a college degree in Biology, to the fateful dates in 2013 that defined his future.He shares the story of taking the Board Exam on his mother's birthday and passing it on his father's birthday—only to take a massive detour into Church ministry instead of the classroom.If you are 30+ and feel like you "missed the bus" on your career, or if you're holding onto a degree you aren't using, this episode is for you.In this episode, we talk about:The ID in the Wallet: What it feels like to be a "Professional Teacher" only on paper.Destiny Dates: The significance of March 11 and April 18, 2013.The Detour: Why serving in the Church wasn't a waste of time—it was training.The New Classroom: How this podcast might be the "teaching job" I was waiting for.Sounding it out (Timestamps):(00:00) The Journey of Self-Discovery(10:33) Embracing the Call to Teach(12:47) It's Never Too Late (14:02) Celebrating Milestones and Growth(16:45) Looking Ahead: The P-Pop ConnectionLet's Connect:Follow the Show: Hit that (+) button on Spotify!Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @bebejmay / John Michael AngeloQ&A: Scroll down to answer this week's question about your own timeline!Question for this Episode (answers in the comments):"Do you have a degree or a dream that you put on pause? What is it?"