Episode 74 Talk about Vetting Education
Have you ever wanted to be a fly in the wall in a room full of wedding industry educators? This week, I chat with my friend and fellow Educator, Kirsten Ott Paladino all about what it’s like to be an Educator. Meta? Sure. But if you know Kirsten, you know we are going to spill some tea and keep it real.
Whether you are looking to invest your money in an online course or coaching program, or your precious time on an online summit, Kirsten tells you how to find diverse, credible, and reliable educators that can speak into your business and life with authority and authenticity.
So grab a pen for this one – we are already spilling our tea – as we talk it out!
About Kirsten Palladino
Kirsten Palladino is a multi-award-winning entrepreneurial writer, editor, speaker and author. She is the cofounder and editorial director of Equally Wed, the world’s leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine, as well as the creator of Equally Wed Pro, a digital LGBTQ+ inclusive certification course and educational platform. As one of the foremost experts in LGBTQ+ weddings, Kirsten has written for and been interviewed by myriad luminary publications including Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, New York magazine, Time magazine, Glamour, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides and Forbes, and she’s been an in-studio guest on major news networks, such as CNN, NPR and CBS, and multiple podcasts and stages of conferences around the globe. She is the author of the first gender-neutral wedding planning book, Equally Wed: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your LGBTQ+ Wedding.
Key Takeaways:
Who is qualified to teach?
Cutting out the fluff
Do your research
Educators need education
Motivation + engagement
Asking questions as an educator
Diversity
Tips for getting into education
Connect with Kirsten Palladino
Equally Wed: The Ultimate Guide to Planning your LGTBQ+ Wedding
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Credits
Title Track Voiceover: Melissa Disney
Editor: M. Lynn
Photos: Courtney Paige Ray
Cover Art: Magnoliahouse Creative
