Hi everyone! I know I haven’t been around much lately, so I wanted to share a quick update on what’s been happening with me. First, my second Job Search Joy cohort started this week and I had two sign-ups, which I’m really excited about! 😊 As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been building a partnership with a gaming company called Malayla Interactive. When students complete Job Search Joy, they’ll have a chance to interview with the company. I’ve been structuring the cohort to prepare them for that opportunity, including tips and guidance that connect directly to what the studio is looking for. My next cohort will run in May, and Malayla’s founder and I are planning to host a live Q&A / “Get to Know Malayla” session, probably next month. The goal is to introduce people to the studio and show how the program helps candidates prepare for opportunities there. Ideally, I’d love for this program to eventually generate $3,000–$4,000 per month, but I know that will take time—especially while Malayla is still waiting on funding before they can officially hire employees. Because of that, I’ve also created something new called Game of Stories — a 3-day workshop designed to help educators learn how to turn lessons into narrative-driven learning experiences. I’ve already built the full presentation, and I’m hoping to run it once a month as another potential income stream. If you have a few minutes, I’d really appreciate any feedback on the overview video. I’m currently trying to gauge interest and refine how I present the idea. Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/VUFshaQf1Qk Thanks so much for any thoughts you’re willing to share! Oh, and thanks to the time change, I will be attending the next few sprint sessions!

All the DMs and tracking paid off. My first Done for You client. Definitely about being the right time as much as the right offer. Now I have to do the work and do mine too!!

I finally had a successful week with 4 clients paying this week! That means I achieved my goal of signing up 8 high-ticket clients this month! I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks for the support @Kevin Dowling

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Hey everyone — happy New Year! 🎉 I wanted to share a little January update and say how grateful I am to be part of this community. A few interesting things happened over the holidays that genuinely surprised me. First… I had a LinkedIn post go unexpectedly viral.Over 300 reactions and 34,000+ impressions 🤯 It’s surprising the people it connected me with — folks I never would’ve crossed paths with otherwise. If you’re curious, here’s the link— it really seemed to resonate during the holidays. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/makethegradewithjade_makethegradewithjade-christmas-holiday-activity-7409593714521681920-dV0z?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAACT-BWYBan-Zjd1lUT72_H5NkVP-VEgjC5A&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_link I have this GPT to thank for the help: https://chatgpt.com/c/69598083-4944-832e-b676-0f900e1f995c I also have several calls lined up this week that could lead to opportunities (trying not to get ahead of myself, but cautiously optimistic). One of them is with a founder connected to a foreign language academy here in Tennessee. I pitched myself, showed value, created a slide deck, and now I’m having a real conversation for potential online consulting — and that feels like growth in itself. Another small but meaningful win: I met with a potential client who actively showed interest in working with me. That doesn’t happen often for me, so it meant a lot. They’re improving their English and want to move into gaming… which is very much my sweet spot. On the cohort side: my Maven program starts Monday. Only two people signed up, and I did lower the price, but I also asked for honest written and video testimonials if they find it valuable. It’s a start. I’ll use what I learn from this run to improve February, and I’ll likely try again in March (April will be lighter since I’m heading to North Carolina — a little gift I found under the tree this year 🎄).