February 6 marks three years since I’ve been working as a consultant. Being a consultant is rewarding, hard, intellectually and professionally stimulating, creative, challenging. And at this point in my life, it’s perfect.
Year One (2019): Spent most of my time at home with my daughter, which was the initial impetus to go out on my own (that is another blog post unto itself.) Started Museum Buzz!
Hanging with Maya at a cafe in the afternoon.
Year Two (2020): “I think I’ll really focus my consulting practice now.” Just kidding. ENTER COVID! But also enter Tin Can Kids, another season of Museum Buzz, numerous new clients wanting to focus on online learning, the first season of the Microsoft Libraries and Museums Podcast.
Schools shut down, friend and I started Tin Can Kids.
Year Three (2021): Published The Distance Learning Workbook. Led webinars with museum associations across the country focusing on involving stakeholders in program development, identifying online tools to increase engagement, and more. Created an actual LLC.
Looking ahead to 2022: So much to look forward to! First key note address coming up at the NC Museums Council. A new Microsoft podcast focused on education, data, and artificial intelligence. New clients and collaborations. And more possibilities that will reveal themselves soon!