Journey of Becoming an Educator & Running an Inclusive Business with Laylee Emadi Smith

Feb 10, 2022

 

 

If you’re ready to become an educator and teach what you’re talented at, this episode is just what you need. Tune in to find out more! 

 

Episode Introduction: 

From being a high school teacher to starting her photography business to now helping creative business owners become efficient educators and hosting her own podcast, our guest today is 

definitely a woman of many talents. 

 

Episode Summary: 

Join Laylee Emadi Smith as she walks us through her journey of becoming an educator, the lessons she has learned along the way, the challenges she has faced, and how she runs an inclusive business. 

 

Main Takeaways:

• A great way to prepare for a career pivot is to build an emergency fund that would keep you financially covered while you find your next income source.
• Just because you don’t fit the stereotype of a position, doesn’t mean you don’t deserve it.
• If it’s possible, try and educate people about your diverse background instead of letting their lack of knowledge result in built-up resentment inside you.
• How to integrate diversity and inclusion in your business:

1. Be properly educated about what that really means.
2. Ensure that your business reflects representation.
3. Be mindful of your messaging on your social platforms.
4. Hire inclusion and diversity experts to educate yourself and your team.
5. Expose yourself to other cultures.

• As an educator, try your best to meet your audience where they are.
• Never stop investing in your own continued education.
• To improve the delivery of your content, learn to pick up on your audiences’ body language.

 

Fun Facts About Laylee Emadi Smith:

• Some of her favorite books are Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown and All Marketers Are Liars Tell Stories by Seth Godin.

 

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Website: https://layleeemadi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylee_emadi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/layleeemadi

Podcast: https://layleeemadi.com/category/podcast-episodes/

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