Unleash YES (Your Entrepreneurial Spirit) with Tom Schimmer & Natalie Vardabasso — Business, Education, Mindset

The podcast for educators ready to turn their expertise into impact, income, and freedom. You’ve spent your career helping others learn — now it’s time to build something of your own. Hosted by international education experts Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso, Unleash YES helps teachers, coaches, and school leaders break free from the confines of the system and step into their power as independent K–12 consultants, speakers, and thought leaders. Each episode blends real talk with actionable strategy to help you: → Clarify your niche and offer so you stop swirling and start selling. → Build authentic visibility through speaking, podcasting, and storytelling. → Shift your mindset from force to flow so you attract clients instead of chasing them. → Design a freedom-based lifestyle rooted in purpose, creativity, and joy. With global experience in 25+ countries, bestselling books, and hundreds of client success stories, Tom and Nat share the proven frameworks they teach inside the Unleash YES Bootcamp — plus raw conversations about the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of entrepreneurship. If you’re an educator with a big heart, bold ideas, and zero desire to play small… this is your corner of the internet. ✨ New episodes drop every other Monday. 🛎️ Subscribe now and start building the business and life you were meant for!

37 – How to Find Your Education Consulting Niche as a K-12 Teacher & School Leader 11/10/2025

35 – The Truth About Consulting Firms: Perks, Pitfalls, and What They Don’t Tell You 10/27/2025

35 – The Truth About Consulting Firms: Perks, Pitfalls, and What They Don’t Tell You Thinking about joining a consulting firm in education to get your start as a consultant? Before you commit, this episode breaks down what it’s really like to work with these organizations, and what every teacher entrepreneur should know first. In this episode of Unleash YES, Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso unpack the truth about consulting firms in education: how they actually work, the perks that seem appealing, and the trade-offs no one talks about. You’ll learn: How consulting firms really “hire” educators (and what that means for your income and autonomy) Why being on a firm’s roster doesn’t guarantee consistent work or recognition The hidden costs and tactical perks of credibility by association How to tell if joining a firm is a helpful stepping stone or a long-term distraction from building your own education consulting business If you’ve ever wondered whether partnering with a big name like Solution Tree or another professional-learning company will launch your career, or just keep you thinking like an employee, this episode will give you the clarity you need. 🎧 Listen now to make an informed decision about whether to be a “borrowed brand” or to start building your own. 💼 Ready to build your own consulting business? If you’re tired of waiting for someone else’s brand to validate you, it’s time to create one of your own. Inside the Unleash YES Bootcamp, Tom and Nat walk educators step-by-step through launching a profitable K–12 consulting business without a website, a big following, or waiting to be “picked.” 👉 to see if the Bootcamp is the right fit and start building a business where you call the shots. Connect with Tom & Nat: >> Follow on Linkedin >> Follow on Linkedin >> Follow on Instagram >> email >> /episode/index/show/1bda88ee-e1f3-4ce4-b761-2280cd3e65e2/id/38747080