Being prepared doesn’t mean having everything perfect—it means giving yourself the structure you need to show up well.

In this episode of Passing the Crown, we’re talking about preparation in the classroom AND at home. I share how being unprepared has affected my instruction, classroom management, stress, and even my relationships with students—and how the same lesson has followed me into motherhood.

From preparing lessons before the kids walk in to creating systems that make mornings at home run smoother, preparation gives us more room to be present, patient, and effective.

👑 In this episode:

• Why preparation protects instructional time
• How preparation strengthens classroom management and culture
• Why higher-level students need us prepared, too
• How practicing your lesson makes you a stronger teacher
• Creating systems and routines at home
• Teaching our children preparation by modeling it ourselves
• A prayer for organization, structure, resources, and peace

Key Moments

02:06 — Why being prepared matters

04:14 — Preparation helps you get maximum results

05:48 — What happens when we're NOT prepared

09:22 — Preparation makes you a better teacher

11:08 — When lack of preparation shows up in the classroom 😩

14:24 — Preparation at home: motherhood, mornings & routines

16:13 — Our children learn systems and structure from us

17:20 — Closing prayer 🙏🏾

✨ The Crown to Pass: Preparation creates space for peace. When we build systems for ourselves, we’re also teaching our young people how to build systems for themselves.

Friend, your students don't just need to know that you can teach—they need to know you.

In this episode of Passing the Crown Podcast, we're talking about the power of building genuine relationships with our students. I share practical ways to bring your personality into the classroom, make space to actually listen to your students, and create connections that make teaching, redirecting, and learning a little easier.

And NO—we're not trying to be the “cool teacher.” 😂 We're learning how to have connection AND boundaries.

Because strong classroom culture isn't just built through systems, lesson plans, and expectations. It's built person to person.

👑 In This Episode

• Why relationships are foundational to classroom culture
• How to show your personality without losing authority
• Simple ways to let students get to know you
• Why listening matters when students begin opening up
• How your own experiences can help students connect with you
• The difference between building relationships and becoming their friend
• Why boundaries and connection can—and should—exist together

⏱️ Key Moments

02:59 — Why relationship-building matters in the classroom

03:29 — “Be a person, friend, not a robot.”

04:48 — A quick relationship-building strategy for busy teachers

06:39 — Relax your shoulders! It's okay to laugh and have fun

07:46 — When students start opening up to you, LISTEN

11:14 — Relationship does NOT mean becoming their friend

12:48 — The sweet spot: boundaries + connection

👑 Crowned Takeaway

Be a person, not a robot.

Show your personality. Laugh a little. Listen when they talk. Let your students see that there is a real person standing in front of them—but don't lose the boundaries that allow you to lead them.

Relationships take time. Keep showing up. 👑

👑 I’m Here for the Mission

This week on Passing the Crown:

Friend, we are BACK! In this episode, I’m giving you a little life update and sharing what God has been teaching me through some major transitions. I’m learning to stop moving in my own strength, trust God with my decisions, and recognize that some of the things I’ve gone through were preparing me for where I am right now.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• Finding peace with where life has taken me
• Trusting God through major life transitions
• Moving even when you’re scared or unsure
• Recognizing how God has been preparing you
• Stepping into a new season of purpose

⏱️ Key Moments

1:46 — Where have I been? Life update

4:27 — I’m here for the mission

6:09 — Taking my life transitions to God first

7:28 — Trusting God when it was time to move

10:26 — Going through the fire and realizing something had to change

11:37 — Realizing God had already been preparing me

13:23 — Come on this journey with me

👑 Crown to Carry:

When my heart is in the right place and my spirit is in the right place, I’m going to make the right decision.

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Join us this week as Christian talks about the importance of hearing them out. Do you struggle with over-talking your daughter? Or do you find yourself not allowing them the grace that you would want? Just because you are the mother, does not give you the right to not hear them out. Christian provides helpful advice to mothers raising teenage girls to help build a positive relationship between the two. She provides examples of how she learned to allow her children and students to express how they are feeling. Grab your daughter and take listen to this episode together. This is a great conversation starter and think piece for both.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

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Welcome to this week's episode of Passing the Crown. In this installment, Christian provides a wealth of insights into classroom management strategies, making it a must-listen for those in the early years of their teaching careers.

Throughout this episode, Christian draws from her personal journey and experiences to shed light on effective classroom management techniques. She generously shares the methods she has implemented in her own classroom to create a successful and productive learning environment. Her tips and advice are invaluable for educators looking to enhance their teaching skills and make a lasting impact on their students.

As you listen to this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into ways to improve your students' learning experiences and create a more organized and controlled classroom environment. Christian's wisdom and expertise will inspire you to take your teaching career to new heights.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a dedicated teacher who is actively shaping her career and making a positive difference in the lives of her students. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator looking to refine your classroom management skills, this episode is a valuable resource that will help you succeed in the classroom.

Time Stamps

• 6:01 Tip 1 
• 9:42 Tip 2
• 12:12 Tip 3
• 15:20 BONUS TIP

24k Vision- To find out more, CLICK HERE.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

Join us this week for an enlightening conversation as Christian sits down with a special guest, Qiuana Rankins, to discuss the vital topic of building confidence in your daughter. In this episode, they provide five practical tips that can guide you in nurturing your daughter's self-confidence, which can be implemented immediately.

Throughout this episode, Christian and Qiuana draw from their personal journeys as parents and share their experiences growing up and raising daughters. They offer valuable insights into practical methods for building and fostering your daughter's self-esteem.

As you tune in, you'll gain valuable insights into effective ways to boost your daughter's confidence. Christian and Qiuana's shared wisdom will inspire you to become a positive role model and guide for your daughter, equipping her with the tools she needs to embrace her unique identity.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two dedicated parents who are actively shaping their daughters' self-confidence. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone looking to empower the young girls in their lives.

Time Stamps

• 1:51 Tip 1
• 11:40 Tips 2 and 3
• 13:33 Tips 4 and 5
• 14:47 BONUS TIP

24k Vision- To find out more, CLICK HERE.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

Join us this week for an enlightening conversation as Christian sits down with a special guest, Qiuana Rankins, to discuss the vital topic of building confidence in your daughter. In this episode, they delve into the strategies and insights they've gained from their experiences as parents, sharing how they lead by example and empower their daughters to maintain unwavering self-worth.

Throughout this episode, Christian and Qiuana explore their approaches to instilling self-confidence in their daughters, emphasizing the importance of resisting external pressures and remaining true to oneself. Drawing from their personal journeys as parents, they highlight the significance of trust and open communication in fostering self-assuredness.

As you tune in, you'll gain valuable insights into practical methods for nurturing your daughter's confidence. Christian and Qiuana's shared wisdom will inspire you to become a positive role model and guide for your daughter, equipping her with the tools she needs to embrace her unique identity.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two dedicated parents who are actively shaping their daughters' self-confidence.

24k Vision- 

To find out more, CLICK HERE.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

Join us this week as Christian continues he conversation with her special guest, Kiara Meade, about the importance of passing Christ to our Daughters. During this episode Kiara provides tips that have helped her with being consistent with teaching your daughter about Christianity. They share how they experienced Christ in their young life, and it provided a foundation for them. Grab your children and take listen to this episode together. This is a great conversation starter and think piece for all.

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Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

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Join us this week as Christian talks with a special guest, Kiara Meade, about the importance of passing Christ to our Daughters. They share how they experience Christ in their young life, and provide tips on how you can begin teaching Christ to your daughters. Grab your children and take listen to this episode together. This is a great conversation starter and think piece for all.

24k Vision-

Find out more, CLICK HERE.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

What You Can Expect this episode

• 7:25

KIARA EXPLAINS FIRST MEMORIES/experiences growing up in Christianity, and she lets us in on why she decided to remain Christian, when it. Was her time to choose.

*9:22 high school experience with other religions

***takeaways- get your child a child’s bible, engage them in children’s learning services at your church

• 13:42

Christian shares experience of choosing God 

• 14:15

NEXT QUESTION: SPECIAL THINGS MOM DID TO TEACH… 

***takeaways—play gospel, worship music in the car, go to libraries/bookstores to engage with spiritual text and reflective books 

• 16:00

BE INTENTIONAL 

• 16:50

Connecting, as an adult, with scriptures and song lyrics you learned as a child.

• 17:58

Instilling Philippians 4:13

• 18:16

Christian shares her takeaways from the conversation thus far.

• 19:18

CJ Prays !! [Christian’s 5 year old son]

Join us this week as Christian talks about the importance of hearing them out. Do you struggle with over-talking your daughter? Or do you find yourself not allowing them the grace that you would want? Just because you are the mother, does not give you the right to not hear them out. Christian provides helpful advice to mothers raising teenage girls to help build a positive relationship between the two. She provides examples of how she learned to allow her children and students to express how they are feeling. Grab your daughter and take listen to this episode together. This is a great conversation starter and think piece for both.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

Subscribe, rate, and share! 🎉 

Keep up with us on Instagram: @passingthecrownpod

Join us this week as Christian talk about 10 common mistakes parents of girls make. This is a two-part series that is bound to change your parenting style. In this series, Christian talks about the mistakes that many people do every day, subconsciously and consciously. She also provides listeners with examples of how to change the behaviors that are not beneficial to raising your young daughter. This episode is informative and encouraging. Grab your children and take listen to this episode together. This is a great conversation starter and think piece for all.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

Subscribe, rate, and share! 🎉 

Keep up with us on Instagram: @passingthecrownpod

Join us this week as Christian talk about 10 common mistakes parents of girls make. This is a two-part series that is bound to change your parenting style. In this series, Christian talks about the mistakes that many people do every day, subconsciously and consciously. She also provides listeners with examples of how to change the behaviors that are not beneficial to raising your young daughter. This episode is informative and encouraging. Grab your children and take listen to this episode together. This is a great conversation starter and think piece for all.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

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Keep up with us on Instagram: @passingthecrownpod

Join us this week as Christian talks about discipline vs. punishment. Do you discipline or punish your child? Do you know the difference between the two? Christian defines discipline and punishment. She also provides listeners with examples of what each word means and what it looks like. This episode is informative and encouraging. Grab your children and take listen to this episode together. This is a great conversation starter and think piece for all.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

Subscribe, rate, and share! 🎉 

Keep up with us on Instagram: @passingthecrownpod

Join us this week as Christian talks about realizing what you feed into your children will foster the way your next generation will prosper or fail. How do practice money management with your child? Do you provide an allowance to your child? Christian provides helpful advice to mothers raising teenagers to foster positive money habits by showing how to manage money. She provides examples of how she handles it in her home and encourages listeners to do the same. Grab your children and take listen to this episode together. This is a great conversation starter and think piece for all.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

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Keep up with us on Instagram: @passingthecrownpod

Join us this week as Christian talks about the importance of hearing them out. Do you struggle with over-talking your daughter? Or do you find yourself not allowing them the grace that you would want? Just because you are the mother, does not give you the right to not hear them out. Christian provides helpful advice to mothers raising teenage girls to help build a positive relationship between the two. She provides examples of how she learned to allow her children and students to express how they are feeling. Grab your daughter and take listen to this episode together. This is a great conversation starter and think piece for both.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

Subscribe, rate, and share! 🎉 

Keep up with us on Instagram: @passingthecrownpod

Join us this week as Christian talks about checking known and unknown influences. Are you aware of your daughter's "friends"? Do you know what your daughter is consuming on social media? It is important to pay attention to the things your daughter consumes both online and offline as well as who she spends time with. On today's episode, Christian provides six helpful tips on how to check the known and unknown influences your young lady may encounter. This episode is encouraging and helpful to listeners who are raising young ladies.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

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Join us this week as Christian talks about how to be you while being a good role model. Do you struggle with how you see yourself? Do you allow your negative thoughts to get the best of you? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you. Christian ensures listeners that it is ok to not be perfect. It is ok if you fall short at times. However, you are still a role model and there are people who need you and look up to you. This episode will encourage listeners to be the best role model possible by learning from their short comings. 

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

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Join us this week as Christian talks about how to build a relationship with God that transforms your life. Do you find yourself chatting with your daughter like she is your friend or you are her friend? Do you have boundaries set with your daughter? If you answered yes, this episode is for you. This episode will open up your mind to different ways to talk and interact with your daughter. These tips are important and will help guide and set boundaries to have effective communication with your daughter.

Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

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Welcome back to season 2 of Passing the Crown, we are back and ready for a new life-changing season!

This season is for parents that are raising young girls in a new and improved way. If you are a parent raising a daughter and struggling in the process, this season is for you. This season you will receive so much information to take your parenting to the next level and beyond.

We have so much to cover this season! Some of our topics include:

• How to keep communication open, without crossing ‘friendship’ boundaries
• The importance of hearing them out
• How To Teach Your Daughter About Christianity
• Helping girls build financial literacy

AND SO MUCH MORE! 

Subscribe, rate, and share because Season 2 is here! 🎉 

New episodes air every other Thursday! 

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Introducing The Girl Guide: This facilitator's manual is a staple for any person who works with teen girls. Sometimes you need guidance as it relates to the work AND balancing that work with every other area of your life. This manual will help you do just that. Topics include compassion fatigue, burnout, conflict resolution, ways to boost students' self-esteem, and more. Download your free copy today: https://bit.ly/ptcgirlguide

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE SUPPORT! 😊