Why Mothers Need to Redefine Themselves Beyond Parenting and Career | Michele Piskol

Send Shannon A NoteIn this insightful podcast episode, we are joined by Michele Piskol, a dedicated educator with over 25 years of classroom experience, as she shares her transformative journey of balancing a teaching career and motherhood. Michele discusses the distinct phases of her motherhood journey, having 2 sets of children with 10 years between them, emphasizing the importance of recognizing personal growth and change over time. She candidly explores her burnout as a first-grade teacher, prompting her transition to an instructional coach role, and later, her corporate role in the education space. Michele advocates for educators to embrace their valuable skill sets outside the classroom. The episode delves into the concept of living a "YES life," breaking free from routine, and injecting excitement back into daily life through improv classes. Michele encourages moms to redefine their identity beyond parenting and careers, emphasizing the significance of self-care and blending moments of joy into daily routines. From handling responsibilities after bedtime to embracing a mindset of "fun as the only option," Michele offers practical insights on finding balance, choosing oneself, and appreciating the blend and flow of mom and work life. Listeners are encouraged to be present, pick their daily mood, and dance it out, while also allowing their children to pursue passions. A powerful reminder is shared: take care of yourself first, put on your oxygen mask, and be a whole, happy human for your children who are watching and learning from your example.About Michele:Michele Piskol is a Midwest serial mompreneur, coach, branding-obsessed boss babe, social media passionista, podcast junkie, and co-host of the comedy-based variety show TheTomfoolery Fun Club. Her obsession is teaching others how to brand their business while building it or leveling it up!Michele's Amplify Media LLC team started out of the necessity to get their comedy show seen and heard so they could get people in the seats. That was 10 years ago! Amplify Media LLC now helps other businesses to get seen and heard.Find Michele Here:On Instagram @a_yes_lifewww.tomfooleryfunclub.comwww.amplifymediallc.comIf you like what you’re hearing, it would mean so much if you would take a moment to follow the podcast and leave a review. Speak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women.Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/