Ethical education has always been one of my core values in everything I do, then add in the value of community and you’ve got The Educator’s Lounge. In today’s episode, my friend and Educators Lounge community member Bree Pair interviews me about the process of building, launching, and serving The Educators Lounge!
If you’re an educator, coach, course creator, or someone passionate about sharing knowledge, I invite you to join The Educators Lounge. Become part of a community that is as dedicated to your growth as you are to others.
The idea for The Educators Lounge has been a dream for years—it began to take shape a few years ago when I created The Creative Educator Academy. The course itself fulfilled it’s goal, but I kept thinking, “There needs to be an ongoing community with it.”
In 2023, we hosted the first Creative Educator Conference, which sparked that initial idea for a community—I wanted attendees and others looking to invest in the educational branch of their business to have ongoing support.
In June of this year, Bree and I attended Mic Check Retreat, hosted by my podcast producer Haylee Gaffin, where Bree nudged me with this idea again, “Have you thought about doing a membership?”
Launching this New Community for Creative Educators
Launching The Educators Lounge came with so many emotions. From worrying if people would join to the fear of creating something new, like any new offering, every step brought its challenges.
The reality was even more overwhelming and positive than I had imagined. In just one week, over 80 educators joined the community. Initially, I aimed for up to 30 members. It validated the need for such a community and reaffirmed my purpose in serving creative educators.
The success of The Educators Lounge is not just in numbers—it’s the people who make it special. Each member brings unique skills, questions, and perspectives, enriching the community as a whole. From industry leaders to budding educators, the diversity in experience makes for a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Features of “The Educators Lounge”
What does The Educators Lounge offer to its members?
Monthly Resources: Every month, we provide a resource that is directly applicable to educators looking to scale their efforts.
Monthly Coaching Calls: We also host a Q&A coaching call where members can submit questions and receive tailored advice.
Quarterly Guest Experts: Every quarter include guest experts to provide specialized knowledge and spark fresh ideas within our community.
Private Community for Engagement and Interaction: The community space is intentionally designed not to be on a typical social media platform. We chose Kajabi to ensure that our members have a dedicated, distraction-free environment to interact, learn, and grow.
A significant part of the launch’s success can be attributed to marketing that felt natural and genuine. Sharing my journey on social media, engaging through emails, and just being real about my excitement and nerves, helped to connect with people authentically.
Even after the launch, the approach remains the same. Regular updates about what’s happening inside the community and showcasing the value it offers serve as ongoing organic marketing.
I look forward to intertwining this community with upcoming events like our Creative Educator Conference, making it feel less like a series of isolated events and more like a continuous, cohesive, and supportive experience.
If you’re an educator, coach, course creator, or someone passionate about sharing knowledge, I invite you to join The Educators Lounge. Become part of a community that is as dedicated to your growth as you are to others.
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