Kelsey Cook, a former teacher turned entrepreneur, saw a need for hands-on, engaging educational materials for preschoolers. During the pandemic, she turned her passion into Learning with Kelsey, an educational subscription box service that has since grown from a home-based venture into a thriving business. In this episode, Kelsey shares how she transitioned from teaching to entrepreneurship, balanced business growth with family life, and embraced social media and AI to expand her brand.

The Key Moments in This Episode Are:

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:03:15 – How COVID sparked Kelsey’s business idea
00:10:25 – The importance of early childhood education
00:14:12 – Balancing family life and entrepreneurship
00:21:02 – Scaling a home business into a warehouse operation
00:28:41 – Finding inspiration from kids
00:32:06 – How AI is shaping her business
00:38:42 – What’s next for Learning with Kelsey

The Resources Mentioned in This Episode Are:

Follow Kelsey on Instagram: @learningwithkelsey
Check out her website: learningwithkelsey.com

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