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In this episode of Productive Joy, the host introduces Tina Miller, a dynamic speaker, author, comedian, and founder of Victory High School. Tina shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood and addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for students struggling with substance use disorders.

Throughout the episode, she discusses the importance of gratitude, humor, and compassionate Education. Tina also reveals her unique hiring process, which involves students interviewing potential staff, ensuring they align with the school’s mission of providing hope and healing.

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Connect with ⁠Tina Miller⁠⁠Dr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.

With a master’s and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. 

Episode Highlights:

00:37 Meet Tina Miller

01:52 Tina’s Early Life and Challenges

04:11 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Purpose

05:34 Founding Florida Recovery Schools

07:45 Empowering Students and Staff

14:11 Hiring the Right People

18:40 Defining Productive Joy

19:10 Embracing Gratitude for Joy

20:22 The Power of a Grateful Sponsor

22:23 Overcoming Adversity with Positivity

23:27 Journey into Comedy

26:34 Impact of Teachers and Mentors

30:38 Rapid Fire Questions

34:12 Final Thoughts on Joy and Hope

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Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 25-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.

With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.

As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others. She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships.

No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help