Boom Vision® Podcast

Ep. 81: Empowering Educators: Story of Resilience & Resonance with Jen Rafferty
“I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.” ― John Wooden
Folks, this week's guest is my friend, Jen Rafferty, Educator and Author. From the height of her music teaching career and being new author, to having her world turn upside down with a divorce right before the global pandemic, how did Jen navigate this tumultuous chapter in her life? This is a story of resilience, grit and resonance. In today's interview, we dive into:
- Jen's origin story
- The contributing factor to building her self confidence and grit.
- What experiences sparked her spiritual journey
- Empowered Educator: Origins and who she serves
- The biggest obstacle that educators today have to overcome
- Advice she shares to help one fill their inner well of self confidence
- What she would share with her younger self
Show Notes
[1:55] Welcome back to episode 81 of the Boom Vision podcast! I am happy to share today's interview with my friend, Jen Rafferty, Educator and Author. As a brief background:
Educator and author, Jen Rafferty, started her career as a middle school music teacher for 15 years in Central New York. She is known for bringing her energy, humor and expertise to her work while advocating to create empowering learning environments. In 2021, Jen founded Empowered Educator, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to providing educators with the tools, resources, and community they need to thrive in their profession. Empowered Educator has become a leading force in transformative professional development, reaching thousands of educators worldwide. Her innovative strategies have been featured in Authority Magazine, Medium, Thrive Global, Wellness Voice, Best Holistic Life, and was on the TEDx stage with her talk, Generational Change begins with Empowered Teachers. She is also the host of the podcast, Take Notes with Jen Rafferty, which is rated in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. Jen is a certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner and is a doctoral candidate in the field of Educational Psychology. Jen's insatiable curiosity continues to make the Empowered Educator programs relevant and reflective of the most up-to-date research in mindset, leadership, and cognitive neuroscience. She is committed to inspiring teachers and school leaders to discover their voice and maintain a healthy longevity throughout their careers.
[4:11] - Jen's Origin Story
[7:25] (BY) Can you walk me through, what was the mental and emotional state of what led you to take that first step to your higher calling?
[13:32] (BY) Self Confidence: I want to know how you built that inner self confidence, that grit to maneuver that?
[18:15] (BY) Speaking of divine intervention, would you consider yourself a spiritual person? Or did that come into your life as you going through this journey of pain?
[17:03] (BY) What is one advice you can give to help one fill their inner well of self confidence?
[24:23] (BY) Did certain events happen in your life that sparked your spiritual journey or was that embedded in your family culture?
[31:25] (BY) In becoming a better time manager, what were your non-negotiables? What are some of the life hacks that helped you become better manager of time?
[35:14] (BY) Tell me about Empowered Educator: What is it and who do you serve?
[37:04] (BY) What have you seen has been the biggest obstacle that educators had to overcome?
[46:09] (BY) Time Machine Question: What would you share with your younger self?
[47:59] (BY) Where can our listeners find you?
If there's a quote I can share that is inspired from what I learned in today's interview, it's this:
Quote: "One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child." ― Carl Jung
If you feel inspired by Jen's story, please share it with someone you feel can benefit from hearing her story and wisdom!

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