AmeriCorps Alumni Connections with Chrissy Heyne | Teach For America

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1.2  Million AmeriCorps Alumni STRONG!  We are a voice for national and community service.  We have all served in one way or another - let's engage, learn and connect with each other!  Let's Serve Life After AmeriCorps!

Today we talk with Chrissy Heyne
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-heyne-74945731/
Sub stack - https://chrissyheyne.substack.com/

Big ideas and takeaways from our conversation:

1. Phoenix Corps member - 2002 Phoenix Corps Member!
2. Wasn't sure about AmeriCorps or Peace Corps - sent in a PAPER APPLICATION by MAIL to Teach for America (TFA)! https://www.teachforamerica.org/
3. Members in TFA lifted me up and motivated me! "I was always getting stretched before I I was ready to do it." First day of teaching, "I was out of activities by 10am!"
4. Having others believe in us - makes me push to be more! I will figure out how to live up to that expectation! With always great coaching and training. 
5. Reaching the end of curiosity in teaching - such a great framing! :) 
6. Lit up about manager and leadership training! 
7. SHOUT out to ALL TFA - mentors! 
8. Being a "decent" human being pays off! 
9. What is THIS - Coaching with Chrissy - Lead your Life on Your Terms!
10. FOR NOW!!!! Try something new. 
11. DoBeDoBeDo!!!! - Are you Being or doing - both are important, but need to be in alignment.
12. "It's really hard being human, its hard to override the ways in which our brains get in our own way!"
13. Looking to elevate your team, or yourself! Consider Failure Lab   - https://www.failure-lab.com/ Better understand yourself, better understand others, and better understand US! Jordan O'Neil - AmeriCorps alumni https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-o-neil-1a36a74/
14. If you are interested in "Living a life that really feels GOOD" reach out to Nicki or Chrissy about joining our mastermind group! 

Alumni Connections -

• AmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/105198/
• Join the official AmeriCorps Alumni network by registering here as an alum & stay connected through the quarterly newsletter, The Alums Corner: The Scoop After Service.
• AmeriCorps Opportunities https://americorps.gov/serve/fit-finder?utm_source=google.com&utm_medium=CPC&campaign=19915328818&adgroupid=147663549757&keyword=americorps%20public%20health&device=c&gclid=CjwKCAjw__ihBhADEiwAXEazJmhpniJo61EAnlT6iWMoZII8rPJeNxtMl92iv7CQu4pwdg6WoGIgDRoCj_oQAvD_BwE
• Schools of National Service - https://americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/schools-national-service-search
• Employers of National Service - https://americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/employers-national-service

Shout out!
Hosting and podcast consultation provided by Producer Dan of Time or Money Production.  Thank you Dan! (p.s., he's an AmeriCorps Alumni)
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The AmeriCorps Connections Podcast is a space where alumni, members, and partners share how national service shapes careers, communities, and lives. Hosted by AmeriCorps alum Nicki Fiocco, each episode highlights stories of resilience, leadership, and purpose—showing that while service terms may end, the impact and connections continue.

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