Finding Your Identity After Leaving Teaching with Lauretta Ruppert

“Who am I when I'm not a teacher?” Our first-ever Part Two is here! We continue Lauretta's story after her difficult decision to leave teaching mid-year.In this episode, Lauretta shares how walking the Camino across Spain became an unexpected path to healing and rediscovery. She opens up about navigating her identity beyond "teacher" and the simple yet profound lessons she found along the way.What You'll Hear:Lauretta's experience walking the historic Camino de SantiagoHow this journey helped her process leaving the classroomThe surprising ways simplicity and movement restored her sense of selfHow this transformative experience shaped her new career direction and reignited her creativityThis conversation is for anyone wondering what comes after a difficult career transition.Follow Lauretta on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thelaurettaannConnect with Lauretta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauretta-ruppert-a79ab5218/👯‍♀️ Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more conversations that transform career complexity into your competitive advantage!#EmbraceTheSquiggle #TeacherBurnout #CareerTransition #MentalHealthAtWork #EducationReality