From Classroom to Stage: Mills Rodgers' Resilient Journey
Yeah, things will happen, but you just got to kind of shake it off and just keep it moving. And so, um, as I'm walking on stage, I mean literally, they introduced me like we got our speaker Today. Um, I just had to go with the flow, you know, and I don't feel like it was my best talk, especially at that time, being a fairly new speaker. Be resilient, be persistent, don't give up.
What does it take to pivot from a classroom teacher to a full-time motivational speaker? In this episode of 'Resilience In Action with Erin Brown', Mills Rodgers shares his incredible journey. Mills, an author and speaker, opens up about the systems and strategies that helped him transition from teaching to running a successful speaking and coaching business. He dives into the nitty-gritty of virtual speaking and emphasizes the importance of staying authentic in every engagement.
But the conversation doesn't stop at business. Mills also gets deeply personal, discussing the challenges and joys of raising a daughter on the autism spectrum alongside another who is not. His experiences offer valuable insights into resilience, especially when faced with fear and failure. As Mills puts it, 'Yeah, things will happen, but you just got to kind of shake it off and just keep it moving'.
This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in motivational speaking, resilience, or special needs parenting. Tune in to hear how Mills embodies resilience in action and learn how you can apply these lessons to your own life.