{"podcast":{"title":"Band Director Boot Camp","slug":"band-director-boot-camp-6386244","podcast_index_feed_id":6386244,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/mpowerededucator/feed.xml","website_url":"https://mpowerededucator.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/mpowerededucator/20250304_020342_929302e5f2144ed7c729a9f34763f56c.png","author":"Lesley Moffat","episode_count":123,"summary":"Welcome to the Band Director Boot Camp Podcast, where we help busy band directors amplify their impact—not their workload. This is your space to find practical strategies, fresh inspiration, and a community that understands the unique demands of your role. As a band director, you’re constantly balancing rehearsals, performances, administrative tasks, and student needs. It’s easy to feel like more effort is the only solution. But what if you could elevate your program and protect your time and energy? That’s exactly what this podcast is here to help you do. Over the past four seasons, we’ve connected with directors from all walks of life who have discovered smarter, more sustainable ways to run their programs. Each episode is packed with actionable tips and real-world strategies to help you work more efficiently, prioritize what matters, and create a thriving band culture—without running yourself into the ground. Through every conversation, we break down the barriers that make this profession overwhelming and build a community where we support each other’s growth. We celebrate the wins, learn from the tough moments, and stay focused on one mission: making it possible for you to lea…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/band-director-boot-camp-6386244"},"episode":{"title":"\"From Surviving to Thriving: Scheduling What Fills You Up\"","slug":"from-surviving-to-thriving-scheduling-what-fills-you-up","published_at":"2026-03-18T07:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/band-director-boot-camp-6386244/from-surviving-to-thriving-scheduling-what-fills-you-up","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/band-director-boot-camp-6386244","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/mpowerededucator/2637933","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/210675/2637933/mpowerededucator/2026_03_18_01_37_30_fcb553a3-1b87-4b63-a545-9feeba408fb8.mp3","summary":"In this energizing episode of Band Director Boot Camp, Lesley Moffat talks with educator and speaker Phil Januszewski about what it takes to move beyond survival mode and build a career that feels sustainable. Phil shares the idea of identifying your “errs” - the roles, interests, and parts of yourself that make you who you are - and intentionally making space for them in your daily life. Together, Lesley and Phil unpack why so many educators lose sight of themselves in the constant role of giver, and how even small, scheduled moments of joy can help refill your tank. They talk about building structure that supports your well-being, habit stacking, decluttering habits that no longer serve you, and finding ways to bring your natural gifts into the classroom so both you and your students benefit. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering where you went in the middle of serving everyone else, this conversation is a powerful reminder that taking care of yourself is not selfish. It is necessary. This episode will leave you thinking differently about your time, your energy, and the small choices that can help you thrive for the long game. Phil Januszewski Social Media Links: Website: https://philjanuszewski.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilJanuszewskiSpeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philjanuszewski YouTube: https://youtube.com/@philjanuszewski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philjanuszewski Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philjanuszewski Twitter/X: https://x.com/philjanuszewski Positive Growth Clothing Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PositiveGrowthStore Link to Subscribe to Positive Growth Lounge Emails: https://mailchi.mp/efbb1914fa7b/join-the-positive-growth-lounge-email-list","meta_description":"In this energizing episode of Band Director Boot Camp, Lesley Moffat talks with educator and speaker Phil Januszewski about what it takes to move beyond s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1715,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/band-director-boot-camp-6386244/episodes/from-surviving-to-thriving-scheduling-what-fills-you-up/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/band-director-boot-camp-6386244/from-surviving-to-thriving-scheduling-what-fills-you-up.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}