Monica Grays: Bearing a Teachers Heart…Under Pressure

Purpose Under Pressure

In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc of Bryan Media Strategies speaks with Monica Grays, a dedicated teacher and founder of the Second Semester Consignment Shop in Cleveland, Ohio.

Monica shares her journey in education, and the challenges teachers face as they work to do their difficult but important jobs. The key outcome of her efforts how her consignment shop helps provide affordable educational resources for teachers and families...and most importantly, why she is risking it all to make the store successful and a reality The conversation highlights the importance of community support, the unique business model of the consignment shop, and Monica's passion for helping others succeed in their educational endeavors.

The Purpose Under Pressure Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, serving sales professionals and organizations across the country from their Akron and Columbus Ohio, and Jacksonville Florida locations.

Takeaways

-The Second Semester Consignment Shop was born out of a need for affordable educational resources.

-Monica's shop serves both teachers and homeschooling families.

-The consignment model focuses on educational items, not just clothing.

-Monica emphasizes the importance of community and support for teachers.

-COVID-19 presented significant challenges for the consignment shop.

-Monica plans to expand her services with a mobile unit.

-The shop is a platform for local teachers to sell their items.

-Monica's passion for helping others drives her work.

Helpful Links"

Second Semester Consignment Shop: https://www.2ndsemestershop.com/

Sandler by the Ruby Group: https://go.sandler.com/therubygroup/

Bryan Media Strategies: https://www.bryanmediastrategies.com/