The Side Hustle Speaker Mentorship, led by speaker and teacher Phil Januszewski, is a live, 5 week supportive program designed to help educators explore professional speaking as a meaningful side hustle—without leaving the classroom.
In five guided weeks, you’ll gain real strategies, confidence, and connection to start showing up like a professional speaker.

This is a great fit if you:
-are a teacher with a message on your heart
-are curious about speaking but don’t know where to start
-want to explore paid speaking without quitting teaching
-value connection, growth, and doing things the right way
-want real strategies—not hype or pressure

By the end of this 5-week live mentorship, participants will confidently say:
“I now have real steps and strategies to book speaking gigs and show up as a professional side-hustle speaker.”
You’ll leave with:
-clarity on whether speaking fits your life and season
-practical strategies to find and book gigs
-guidance on setting up your speaking side hustle professionally
-confidence in how you show up before, during, and after a gig
-an intimate network of like-minded educators growing together

Week 1 – Feb 15, 2026
Are You Ready to Be a Side-Hustle Speaker?
Balancing Speaking with Teaching
Week 2 – Feb 22, 2026
Setting Up Your Speaking Side Hustle Business
Week 3 – March 1, 2026
Finding & Booking Speaking Gigs
Week 4 – March 8, 2026
Showing Up Before, During, and After a Speaking Gig
Week 5 – March 15, 2026
Growing Your Business and Impact
Bonus Week 6 - March 22, 2026
Bonus Open Coaching Office Hour

This mentorship is name-your-price ($100–$500) because access matters.
Choose an amount that reflects:
-what you can realistically afford
-a commitment to showing up for each meetup

Phil has been a paid speaker for 12 years while simultaneously teaching.
He has built two speaking businesses while still in the classroom—learning what actually works, what matters to clients, and what to avoid altogether.
This mentorship shortcuts confusion and protects your time.

Spots are limited to keep this experience personal, intimate, and supportive.
Each live meetup will have specific topics covered and then time for open group coaching to answer specific questions.
If your question isn't answered below, please don't hesitate to email Phil at Phil@PositiveGrowthLounge.com or give him a call/text at 708.268.6907. He would love to help you figure out if this is the perfect setup for you!
This mentorship is for teachers who have a message on their heart and want to explore professional speaking as a meaningful side hustle—without leaving the classroom.
No. This mentorship is designed for beginners who want clear, realistic strategies to get started and show up professionally.
No. This mentorship focuses on speaking as a side hustle that can fit alongside teaching, not replacing it.
Yes. You’ll learn real strategies for finding and booking your first gigs and how to communicate and show up like a professional speaker.
That’s okay. We’ll work through clarity, direction, and confidence together so you can better articulate what you want to share.
Sundays from 6–7pm CST on Zoom. February 15, February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22, 2026.
Each session is one hour and includes live coaching, Q&A, and practical guidance. 6-7pm CST
The mentorship is capped at 25 teachers to keep the experience intimate and supportive.
You choose the price that feels right for you between $100–$500, based on your current season and commitment. Everyone has a pricepoint where it holds them accountable to showing up and taking this next step in their life seriously. If the pricepoint is too low, it becomes too easy to skip meetups and plan other things instead.
No. Everyone receives the same mentorship, support, materials, and access. We just all have a different pricepoint that helps us hold ourselves accountable to showing up.
Because access matters. This model allows teachers in different seasons to participate while still feeling invested and committed.
This is a live mentorship with real-time coaching and interaction—not a self-paced course.
Though it's important to make as many meetups as possible for the best experience and outcome, all sessions will be recorded. Recordings will be available for one week after each session.
Yes. You’ll receive supportive materials to help you take action during and after the mentorship.
Yes. This mentorship emphasizes professionalism, balance, and sustainable growth—not hype or shortcuts.
This mentorship is built specifically for teachers, led by someone who built a speaking business while still teaching, and designed to feel supportive, realistic, and human.
Use the registration link button below, choose your price, and you’re in. Spots are limited.
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