Overcoming Trauma, Advocating for Kids, and Bringing Your REAL Self with Tara Martin

Ep 45 | Tara Martin: Overcoming Trauma, Advocating for Kids, and Bringing Your REAL Self

Tara grew up in a very chaotic and abusive home. She was an “at-risk” student whose life was changed by one caring, kind, and very REAL teacher, which is why she now advocates for every single student and empowers educators across the country to be REAL. REAL Educators are relatable, they expose vulnerability by sharing their experiences, they are approachable, and they learn through life.

She shares how we must embrace the hand life dealt to us in order to fulfill our purpose and inspire those we serve to do the same.

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

Why school was the safest place for Tara while growing up.
How we must embrace the hand life dealt us to fulfill our purpose and inspire those we serve to do the same.
The power of being true to yourself and finding the courage to “cannonball” into the adventures that life offers.
How to make “REAL” connections with others and dare to make a difference.
Why you can do hard things.

“You were not born to sit on the sidelines and watch the jumpers. You were born to jump.” - Tara M. Martin

Helpful Links

Twitter: @TaraMartinEDU
Instagram: tarammartin.real
Website: tarammartin.com
Podcast: The REAL Journey Show
REAL Talk with Tara Facebook Page

About Tara

Tara Martin is an educator, author, leader, and hugger. Teaching is hands down her purpose in life, next to being a mom! She considers herself an instructional coach by default because leading by inquiry tends to bleed over into any role she has had the honor to serve.

One of my favorite things about Tara is she thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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