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Apr 2023
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Melody McAllister (@MelodyMcAllist7) - A...

WILL DEYAMPORT, III, ED.D.
About this episode

Melody McAllister is a wife, mother of five, educator, and author. She and her family relocated to Anchorage, Alaska from the Dallas, Texas area in 2019.  McAllister is 2017 Garland NAACP Educator of the Year and author of the I’m Sorry Story, a children's book about taking responsibility for mistakes and making sincere apologies. She is the community facilitator for several, large educational communities, and is a consultant for edtech companies and small business owners looking to enhance their social media presence. McAllister has spoken at ISTE and ASTE about equity issues in education, and writes about her life journey in her blog HeGaveMeAMelody.com

​She also guest blogs regularly at alicekeeler.com and edumatchpublishing.com and spacesedu.com

​McAllister has been dubbed “Stream Queen” for her regular LIVE streaming broadcasts. You can watch and follow her LIVE streams on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube where she has a weekly book chat with other authors. She also host the Growth Over Grades Podcast sponsored by SpacesEDU. 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mjmcalliwrites

Website: https://www.mjmcalliwrites.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melodymcallister

Socials: https://twitter.com/mjmcalliwrites

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melody-mcallister-47695875/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelodyMcAllister

Certified Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjmcalliwrites

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The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education Business

You’ve spent years in the classroom, leading PD, designing curriculum, and transforming how students learn. Now, it’s time to leverage that experience and build something for yourself. The Edupreneur isn’t just another book—it’s the playbook for educators who want to take their knowledge beyond the school walls and into a thriving business.

I wrote this book because I’ve been where you are. I know what it’s like to have the skills, the passion, and the drive but not know where to start. I break it all down—the mindset shifts, the business models, the pricing strategies, and the branding moves that will help you position yourself as a leader in this space.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Turn your expertise into income streams—without feeling like a sellout
✅ Build a personal brand that commands respect (and top dollar)
✅ Market your work in a way that feels natural and impactful
✅ Navigate the business side of edupreneurship, from pricing to partnerships

Whether you want to consult, create courses, write books, or launch a podcast, this book will help you get there. Stop waiting for permission. Start building your own table.

📖 Grab your copy today and take control of your future.

Buy it from EduMatch Publishing https://edumatch-publishing.myshopify.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-edupreneur-by-dr-will

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