The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast

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

Episode Summary

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!

Episode Notes

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!

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