Welcome Johanna Voss to the podcast! Johanna has been in the influencer marketing industry for over 10 YEARS and represents mostly women of color. Diversity in influencer marketing is so important because everyone deserves to be represented, and there isn't enough conversation and focus on diversity, equity + inclusion in influencer marketing. We'r…

By Johanna Russell

By Johanna Russell

By Johanna Russell

By Johanna Russell

By Johanna Russell

By Johanna Russell

By Johanna Russell

By Johanna Russell

By Johanna Russell

By Johanna Russell

Johanna is Dyslexic and has two children who are dyslexic. In this episode, she shares what worked for her and her family to create successful readers. http://www.decodingdyslexia.net/ (find your State for specifics and resources in your area) Signs and Symptoms https://www.decodingdyslexiaiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dyslexia-Signs-and-Symp…

Your classroom in need of a behavior reset? Johanna and Jared discuss how to turn around behaviors in your classroom any time during the year. And, as promised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KSryJXDpZoBy Johanna Russell

Johanna says, as a teacher, if you need help you should ask for it but what if your administration is awful?By Johanna Russell

Introducing my forever style crush and one of my absolute favorite humans, Ashley Cassidy of the instagram @ashbegash and blog blondecollective.com. We chat about her journey from getting a fashion degree to working in social media to going all in on her fashion blogging career. She talks about the importance of networking and finding a community t…

Teachers might not like it, but subbing is a part of the teaching experience even if you have a full-time classroom. Time to take the anxiety out of subbing.By Johanna Russell

Are you going to school to be a teacher or do you know someone who is? This podcast shares the real secrets to having a successful first year and it all starts by action done now.By Johanna Russell

Sometimes our teaching world slips away from us and we find ourselves stuck in a pit making us this think will be our last year. It is time to enjoy teaching again and here is how.By Johanna Russell

As a dyslexic (IEP) learner, years behind her peers, Johanna didn't have the grit or the skills needed to survive school (let alone consistently attend). Until she had a teacher who used this motivation system. Want to motivate the impossible? Here is how. As promised in the episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhQP5CsH5r5f2kstkiBIaSa9Irtyk…

Jared quizzes Johanna on how to tell if your incentive system is broken and how to fix it so that over time the act of learning becomes the reward.By Johanna Russell

Johanna shares a menu of options for easy to use and do incentives ideas for students.

Johanna shares some simple supplies that when added to your classroom can make learning and teaching more fun. These tricks work really well for times where there is just a lot of content that needs to be remembered/ understood.By Johanna Russell

Teaching is hard enough, but how do we do it when all the students are constantly distracted by their cellphone?By Johanna Russell

So, your school issues or requires every student to have technology in the classroom and now how do you manage this school created behavior situation?By Johanna Russell

Newness in teams can be very challenging in teaching because there is no soft start. You have to jump in and instantly learn how to survive, together. Johanna and Jared discuss tricks for creating a positive experience with this process.By Johanna Russell

In case you were wondering - yes, it is extremely intimidating to stand next to those abs and no, you won’t find more genuine, humble or toned content creators than this pair. I had the pleasure of meeting Caity and Rob at Expo West and have been working with them for over a year. They have been nothing but generous, sincere and relentless in their…

The start of the year is full of anxiety for teachers and students alike. Johanna and Jared share how to make lemonade out of this lemon of an emotion.By Johanna

Johanna and Jared address the top asked listener questions/ comments in this last episode for season 1. Stop the Grading Grid: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-ep34-stop-the-grading-grind/id1430846141?i=1000433880384 Get Rid of Your Teacher Desk: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-ep-24-get-rid-of-your-teacher-desk/id1430846141?i=1000…

Although her first cooking experiment was a complete disaster, passion persevered for Erica of @bowlobsessed. With time and some help from Martha Stewart Magazine, Erica taught herself the do's and don'ts of the kitchen and has generously shared that knowledge with the world through her Instagram account. Erica has grown through serving her audienc…

So... You Are Going Back to Teaching.... the contract is signed. The Deal is Done, but you are wondering, "What if I made a big mistake."By Johanna Russell

Feeling the pressure to go back to your classroom? Learn what effective teacher's do instead.By Johanna Russell

Are you clueless about where to start when it comes to growing your digital brand presence? Have you already established your brand on Instagram but need some inspiration to get you to the next level? Regardless of where you are in your efforts to reach more of your tribe on social media, this is the perfect episode to propel you forward. Social Me…

What if your classroom is all wrong?By Johanna Russell

When Amelia first moved to Nashville from Tampa, FL she barely knew a soul. She was on the search for a way to connect with other female professionals and entrepreneurs and when she couldn’t find one, she created one. Since launching the Nash Gals Network in early 2018, Amelia has also started her own consulting and creative agency, Love It Loud Co…

What if the exhaustion from teaching day in and day out thas nothing to do with the students and everything to do with what we do during our time off the clock?By Johanna Russell

Johanna shares how she proactively avoids the "teacher pit" by doing this over the summer.By Johanna Russell

Do teachers have it so easy with summers off? If so, why is there a teacher shortage?

Calling all dog lovers, weird nerds and fashionistas. I’ve been excited about releasing this episode for over a month and I don’t think it’ll take long for you to understand why. Carson Love is a personal stylist, pet lover and content creator located in Nashville, TN. Some themes we cover are how to create a brand on instagram that’s both personal…

What if the secret to your teaching happiness rests on what you do at the start of summer?By Johanna Russell

I thought it was only appropriate for my tenth episode to go back to the beginning and hit you with a solo episode! I haven’t released one in a while but there’s so much to catch up on in the influencer and social media space that I've been wanting to discuss with you all - like this hot topic: what if you could no longer see the number if likes a …

Jared makes Johanna cry.By Johanna Russell

What if you are the one causing the end of the year to be challenging?

Get ready to get inspired, y'all! My interview with my boss and newly engaged Bailey DuMont is HERE, and she's going to knock your socks off with her impressive knowledge on all things social media and influencer marketing. Bailey has been a part of the influencer industry since 2015, so she has had a front row seat to the evolution of the industry…

Johanna and Jared dive into ways to prevent the end of year drama that happens as summer approaches.By Johanna Russell

Whether as a teacher or as a parent it is important to know how to gauge the quality of a school. How do you do that from the outside looking in?

How do we make sure that test retakes don't turn A's into the new participation ribbon?By Johanna Russell

On this rouge episode I saw an opportunity when my best friend since 6th grade came by to tell me all about her recent experience at a silent 7-day meditation retreat. Not only is she the smartest, most generous and impressive human I know, she has taught me so much about what's truly important. We chat about what it’s like being a social justice a…

Everyone has opinions on whether you should or should not got into teaching. Johanna shares a surprisedly easy way to tell whether teaching is the right fit for you.By Johanna Russell

I'm so excited to introduce you guys to my PIC, ride or die and day 1 doll, Elizabeth Teel. We've been through it ALL and have learned so much that we are pumped to share with you. Have you ever wondered how you can break into social media at a major brand? Not sure how to bridge the gap between your experience and passion? This episode gives you s…

Johanna shares how teaching students specific habits prevents baggage from outside of the classroom influencing learning inside the classroom.By Johanna Russell