A simple, thoughtful plan to help you start building your future in education consulting, writing, speaking, and thought leadership.
Prepared for Amanda Voorhees Prepared by Mandy McEwen, Luminetics
Personal Brand Foundation
Strategic + Warm + Purposeful
What We Heard
You’re not starting from zero. You already have the pieces.
Now we just need to help you organize them into something clear.
Your Experience
15 years as a school principal
Principal + mom perspective
Real leadership lessons
Doctorate in progress, expected completion around 2028
Your Ideas
Education consulting
Book and article ideas
Blog, podcast, or speaking someday
“Principal Mom” concept
Your Context
Not knowing where to start
Limited time while working on your doctorate
Sharing stories carefully while still working in a district
The Opportunity
There is a real space for your voice.
You have lived through the kind of leadership moments other principals, moms, and women in education are trying to figure out right now.
Your lane:
Being a principal and a mom
Leading without burning yourself out
Supporting other women in leadership
Mentoring other principals
Navigating real school challenges
Preparing for whatever comes next
The Gap
The ideas are there. They just need a place to go.
Right now, the pieces exist, but they are not organized into a platform yet.
"Principal Mom"
The concept exists, but the message needs clarity.
The Website
The site exists, but it needs a clearer purpose and direction.
The Stories
The experiences are powerful, but they need safe boundaries.
The Future Consulting Business
The consulting path is possible, but the positioning needs structure.
The Content Ideas
The ideas are there, but they need a simple rhythm.
Why Start Now
You don’t have to figure it all out right now.
You just need a clear place to start.
You’re working full time, raising a family, working on your doctorate, and thinking about what your next chapter could look like.
This plan gives you a simple way to start building now, without adding another overwhelming thing to your plate.
What We'll Build
This is about getting your ideas out of your head and into a plan.
Not a big complicated launch. Not a full website rebuild. Not “go become an influencer.”
Just a clear foundation for the work you may want to do later.
We'll help you clarify:
What you want to be known for
Who you wan to help
What "Principal Mom" stands for
What stories are safe to share now
What to start doing first
Safe Storytelling Framework
We’ll help you share your experience safely.
Because you’re still working in a district, we’ll be thoughtful about what gets shared publicly now and what gets saved for later.
Share Now
Broad lessons, leadership reflections, wellness/boundary insights, general principal/mom perspective.
Anonymize Carefully
You are living the stories right now. Capture them privately — even if they can't be shared yet.
Avoid Completely
Anything identifiable, confidential, politically sensitive, or tied too closely to current students, staff, families, or district situations.
Save for Later
Specific stories that may be more appropriate after she transitions out of her current role.
The goal is to turn real experience into useful leadership lessons without creating unnecessary risk.
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Option 1
Brand Foundation Starter Plan
30 Days | $2,000
Best if you want clarity and a simple plan before doing anything bigger.
Includes:
60-minute brand conversation
Personal brand direction
“Principal Mom” messaging foundation
LinkedIn profile direction
Content themes
Safe storytelling guide
10 starter ideas for posts, articles, or podcast topics
90-day “start here” plan
Access to LinkedIn Profile Profits + Lumi Profile Builder
Option 2
3-Month Build With Us Plan
$5,000 one-time or $1,750/month for 3 months
Best if you want help turning the plan into real progress.
Includes everything in Option 1, plus:
Three monthly strategy/support calls
LinkedIn profile support
Website homepage direction
12 starter posts, article ideas, or podcast topics
Book, podcast, and consulting direction
Lumi Post Writer setup
Monthly content feedback
Email support between sessions
Next Step
Ready to Take the First Step?
Choose the option that feels like the right starting point, and we’ll help you begin turning your experience, ideas, and future goals into something clear.