Episode 336: Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio

The Business of You with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Fonz Mendoza sits down with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio to explore their book The Business of You. They share how students, educators, and professionals alike can begin running their lives like a well-led company—by becoming the CEO, CMO, HR, and CFO of their own story. We also talk about adaptability, time as capital, the importance of asking better questions, and their upcoming project Blue, a gamified app designed to help students lead themselves first. Whether you’re a teacher guiding students, a counselor preparing learners for college and career, or someone seeking personal growth, this conversation is packed with insights on why the most important project you’ll ever work on is yourself. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & sponsor thanks  03:00 – Nick’s journey into EdTech and authorship  04:15 – Marni’s path from math teacher to author  05:05 – What it means to be the CEO of you  06:30 – Running your life like a business: vision, skills, and story  10:45 – Sydney’s story and why it matters to students  16:00 – Branding as story: controlling your narrative  22:20 – The power of asking better questions  28:15 – Time and energy as your real capital  35:10 – Adaptability and designing your personal path  42:25 – Introducing Blue: gamifying personal growth for students  48:30 – Waitlist and book links  50:00 – Lead yourself first: final takeaways  52:00 – Fun wrap-up: kryptonite, reflections, and closing thoughts Learn More 📘 The Business of You – thebusinessofyou.ai Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Book Creator | Eduaide.AI | Yellowdig Stay Techie! Authentic engagement, inclusion, and learning across the curriculum for ALL your students. Teachers love Book Creator. Yellowdig is transforming higher education by building online communities that drive engagement and collaboration. My EdTech Life is proud to partner with Yellowdig to amplify its mission. See how Yellowdig can revolutionize your campus—visit Yellowdig.co today! Support the show