Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Lyndsay Ealey

Lyndsay Ealey shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Hi Lyndsay, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for me has a completely different rhythm than it did just a few years ago. After years of teaching in a classroom—where my mornings were a blur of rushing out the door by 6:30 and crawling through an hour of LA traffic—I’ve traded that hectic pace for something quieter and more intentional. Now my days begin slowly, with coffee in hand, time to journal, and a moment to simply breathe. I usually head out for a morning walk or run, letting the day unfold around me instead of racing ahead of it.

My mornings are also woven with the rhythms of being a mom. I take care of the little things that keep our family life moving, and I support my daughter as she begins her college journey—something that is a new priority as she heads into a new chapter.

By early afternoon, I pause to meditate and reset before stepping into the second half of the day. From mid-afternoon into the evening, I’m fully present with my students. I’m still connected to the heart of teaching, but in a way that now feels balanced—allowing me to show up with clarity, creativity, and genuine presence.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Lyndsay Ealey, a lifelong educator, a proud single mom, and the founder of Yours In Education, a practice built from equal parts passion, resilience, and love. I spent more than 20 years in the classroom, and while teaching has always been my calling, my journey took an unexpected turn during the pandemic. Like so many educators, I was juggling impossible expectations—teaching virtually all day, preparing endless materials at night, and caring for my daughter, Olivia, who is on the autism spectrum. It became clear I had to make an impossible choice: remain in the classroom or be fully present for my daughter. I chose motherhood.

The very next morning, I resigned at 4 a.m. with no plan and no safety net—just a deep belief that I was meant to keep teaching in some form. I started tutoring one student, then another, and through word of mouth, that tiny spark grew into the foundation for my business. What began as an act of necessity has evolved into a full, thriving educational practice where I get to teach in the way that feels most aligned with my heart.

Yours In Education is more than a name to me—it’s a promise I’ve signed at the bottom of my emails for over two decades. It reflects the essence of how I approach this work: with service, sincerity, and a genuine commitment to children and families. Today, my company has grown into a holistic educational support practice offering academic intervention, tutoring, test preparation, family meditation classes, advocacy services, and workshops for schools. I specialize in meeting students where they are and creating a compassionate, personalized path forward—one that honors their learning style, their strengths, and the full emotional landscape of who they are.

People often tell me there’s a kind of “magic” to the way I teach—a former administrator once called my classroom “the place where learning and magic meet.” I carry that spirit into everything I do. I want students to fall in love with learning, to feel safe and seen, and to build a confidence that reaches far beyond academics.

My work is deeply shaped by my life as a mom and an advocate. Supporting Olivia has taught me the power of perseverance and the importance of fighting for the services and support our children deserve. A few years ago, I helped a family win a special education case, and that experience changed me. It lit a fire I couldn’t ignore. I’m now studying for the LSAT with the goal of becoming a special education attorney so I can stand beside families in a new and powerful way.

This next chapter—expanding my business, pursuing law school, and deepening my advocacy—is fueled by the same love that started it all. I’m committed to showing up for children and families with heart, expertise, and an unwavering belief in their potential. I’m excited for what’s ahead, and I’m grateful every day that I get to do work that feels so meaningful

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was fearless—wildly creative, loud, funny, and outspoken. I said what I thought, dreamed without boundaries, and never worried about fitting in. But as we grow up, especially as girls, we’re taught that those qualities are too much—that it’s better to quietly blend in than boldly stand out, too risky to be different. Somewhere along the way, that little girl learned to soften her edges, to shrink, to make herself smaller for the comfort of teachers, coaches, and administrators.

Now, I’m finding my way back to her—the fearless, loud, wildly creative girl who didn’t apologize for her voice or her ideas. I’m learning to honor that part of myself again, to embrace her fully, and to bring that energy into the work I do, the way I teach, and the life I live.

What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the defining wounds of my life was the loss of a friendship I deeply valued. When that relationship fell away, it left a quiet ache—but it also gave me space to rediscover myself. I realized how much of my energy and identity I had invested in trying to fit into someone else’s expectations. Healing came from turning inward: reflecting, reconnecting with my passions, and allowing myself to reclaim the parts of me I had set aside. Losing that friendship taught me that sometimes growth comes not from holding on, but from letting go—and in that space, I found a stronger, more authentic version of myself.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes. Today, the public version of me is absolutely the real me. I’m not sure I could have said that five years ago, but through a lot of growth, reflection, and unlearning, I’ve become someone who shows up as my authentic self in every space. There’s a freedom in no longer performing or shrinking—just being who I am, fully and unapologetically.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that I loved deeply and showed up fully—for my daughter, for my students, and for every family I had the privilege to support. That I made people feel seen, safe, and valued. That I brought a little bit of magic back to learning and believed fiercely in the potential of every child.

I hope they say I was brave enough to start my own business from nothing and grow it into a successful company. I hope they remember I was courageous enough to rebuild my life from the ground up. That I dedicated my days to service, to advocacy, to lifting others higher. And that I lived with authenticity—fearless, creative, and true to the little girl I found my way back to.

Most of all, I hope the story people tell is that I left the world softer, kinder, and a little more hopeful than I found it.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.yoursineducation.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yours_in_education/
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