<p><b><i>This episode is sponsored by Teq. One of the biggest challenges in schools right now is capacity. Educators are asked to do more, often with new tools, and very little support. Teq helps by combining classroom technology like SMART Boards and STEM resources with professional learning that respects educators’ time and reality. It’s support that makes technology usable, not overwhelming.</i></b></p><p><b><i>Learn more at </i></b><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Teq.com"><b><i>Teq.com</i></b></a><b><i>.</i></b></p><p>Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your “why” as an educator? In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Barbara Bray, author, podcaster, and empowerment coach. She shares how burnout, system overload, and personal challenges can dim your spark… and how to get it blazing again. We discuss the process of rebranding your role in education to redefining purpose after life-altering events. Barbara offers empowering strategies to help you grow, heal, and teach with intention. If you feel like you’ve lost that spark, this episode will leave you ready to rise.</p><h2><b>Connect With Gabriel Carrillo</b></h2><ul><li>EdTech Bites Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://edtechbites.com">https://edtechbites.com</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On Bluesky: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/edtechbites">https://instagram.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites X: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/edtechbites">https://twitter.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Facebook Page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://facebook.com/edtechbites">https://facebook.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On TikTok: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites">https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites">https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites</a></li></ul><h2>About Barbara Bray</h2><p>Barbara Bray is an award-winning author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker with over 30 years of expertise empowering women, educators, and thought leaders to navigate meaningful life transitions with clarity and confidence. As a cancer survivor and Story Weaver, she is known for listening deeply and helping people uncover purpose and possibility within their lived experiences. Through her Grow Your Why Collective and signature Purpose Shift: Values Framework, Barbara guides people to reclaim their voice, self-advocate, and become unstoppable—amplifying their influence, impact, and income, even in uncertain times.</p><h2>Connect With Barbara Bray</h2><ul><li>Barbara’s Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://barbarabray.net">https://barbarabray.net</a></li><li>Barbara On X: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/bbray27">https://x.com/bbray27</a></li><li>Barbara On Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/bbray27">https://instagram.com/bbray27</a></li><li>Barbara On Bluesky: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bbray27.bsky.social">https://bbray27.bsky.social</a></li><li>Barbara On Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://facebook.com/barbara.bray">https://facebook.com/barbara.bray</a></li></ul>