{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Perks of an Educator: Passion, Purpose &amp; Owning Your Magic with Alexia Perkins","description":"In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Christiana sits down with Alexia Perkins\u2014aka Perks of an Educator\u2014a vibrant third-grade teacher who's turning heads both in and out of the classroom. From being named GYTO Gold Star Teacher of the Year to building a magnetic online presence that uplifts fellow educators, Alexia is proof that purpose and passion can go hand-in-hand. They chat about everything from teacher burnout and classroom highs and lows to building a personal brand while still showing up for your students every single day. Alexia shares the faith that fuels her, her favorite \u201cperks\u201d of teaching, and the story behind her genius brand name (spoiler: it\u2019s so much more than just a clever play on words!). Whether you\u2019re an educator, a woman chasing big dreams, or just here for the girlfriend energy and good vibes\u2014this episode is for you. In this episode, we chat about: \u2728 How Alexia knew teaching was her calling \u2728 The story behind Perks of an Educator \u2728 Winning Teacher of the Year (twice!) and what those honors truly meant \u2728 What teaching third grade for 6 years has taught her about life and leadership \u2728 How her faith shapes her approach in the classroom \u2728 Staying inspired and avoiding burnout \u2728 A peek into her daily classroom life (yes, it\u2019s as magical as it sounds!) \u2728 Using social media to build community and share her heart \u2728 Favorite \u201cperks\u201d of being an educator \u2728 Building a brand while teaching full-time \u2728 A student story that left a lasting impact \u2728 The biggest myth about teaching she wants to bust \u2728 Advice for new teachers navigating the tough early years \u2728 What\u2019s next for Perks of an Educator Girlfriend-style closing Qs: \ud83d\udcab Her #1 piece of advice for women stepping into their power \ud83d\udcab 3 ways to live a more brave life \ud83d\udcab What makes someone truly beautiful \ud83d\udcab Where to find Alexia and follow her inspiring journey Connect with Alexia: Instagram: Perks of an educator Let\u2019s keep the conversation going! Follow @christianabravebeauty and @thebravebeautypodcast on Instagram, and don\u2019t forget to leave a review if this episode lit you up. \ud83d\udc96 ","author_name":"The Brave Beauty Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/bravebeautypodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37499230\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/191020700"}