From Teacher to Grant Writer: Alexandra’s Inspiring Journey to $30k in Her First Year

Stepping out of the classroom and into consulting isn’t all rainbows and dollar signs—hello, self-doubt and waiting on overdue client payments! 💸 Alexandra spills the real tea on how she went from feeling shaky and second-guessing herself to stacking $30,000 as a first-year grant writing consultant (with zero experience, mind you) AND finally finding work-life balance as a busy parent. Expect a total vibe shift—from the overwhelm of missed contracts to actual confidence and alignment with work that matters.✨ Stay tuned till the end for how Alexandra turns letdowns into wins, builds meaningful connections, and keeps her momentum rolling—trust me, you’ll want to hear every tip!Watch more videos like this: Grant Writing for Beginners:👉 https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00Become a Freelance Grant Writer: Your Step by Step Guide👉 https://youtu.be/ubdbgFtIak4Not sure if you’ll like grant writing? Take our 16 question personality quiz to see if grant writing is your next career path:👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/successful-grant-writer-quiz/ EPISODE CREDITS:Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex LustigAudio Edit by: Ana CastroConnect with Us:Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]