The Business of You with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio
In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Fonz Mendoza sits down with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio to explore their book The Business of You. They share how students, educators, and professionals alike can begin running their lives like a well-led company—by becoming the CEO, CMO, HR, and CFO of their own story. We also talk about adaptability, time as capital, the importance of asking better questions, and their upcoming project Blue, a gamified app designed to help students lead themselves first.
Whether you’re a teacher guiding students, a counselor preparing learners for college and career, or someone seeking personal growth, this conversation is packed with insights on why the most important project you’ll ever work on is yourself.
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & sponsor thanks
03:00 – Nick’s journey into EdTech and authorship
04:15 – Marni’s path from math teacher to author
05:05 – What it means to be the CEO of you
06:30 – Running your life like a business: vision, skills, and story
10:45 – Sydney’s story and why it matters to students
16:00 – Branding as story: controlling your narrative
22:20 – The power of asking better questions
28:15 – Time and energy as your real capital
35:10 – Adaptability and designing your personal path
42:25 – Introducing Blue: gamifying personal growth for students
48:30 – Waitlist and book links
50:00 – Lead yourself first: final takeaways
52:00 – Fun wrap-up: kryptonite, reflections, and closing thoughts
Learn More
📘 The Business of You – thebusinessofyou.ai
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