This Educational Life Case Study

This Educational Life takes on the big questions facing K–12 education today. Namely: funding, sustainability, and access. But the podcast goes further, showing what real solutions look like in practice. Hosted by Mariah Presley of Trane Technologies, each episode features conversations with superintendents, district leaders, and even students themselves. From unlocking grant funding to building greener campuses, the podcast gives listeners a practical blueprint for designing schools that are healthier, more efficient, and better for the next generation.

The show is produced by Trane Commercial, a brand within Trane Technologies, a global leader in climate and energy solutions. Trane helps schools and organizations optimize indoor environments, decarbonize their infrastructure, and meet ambitious sustainability goals—while improving daily life for students and staff.

To launch the show, Trane teamed up with Lower Street to develop a podcast that felt smart, accessible, and most of all, useful. They’d worked with us before on Healthy Spaces and Cold Air, Hot Takes, they knew they could trust us to launch a standout podcast.

This This Educational Life case study explores how podcasting became a powerful way to drive engagement in the education sector.

This Educational Life at a Glance

• Company: Trane Technologies

• Producer: Elena Guthrie of Lower Street

• Launch Year: 2025

• Format: Documentary

• Category: Education

Bringing the Show to Life

This Educational Life set out to help school leaders solve real problems they face year after year. From grant hurdles to sustainable design, the show dives into the challenges superintendents deal with—and how they’re tackling them. Each episode shares practical wins, step-by-step strategies, and stories that show how innovation in school facilities directly impacts students.

The podcast is produced by Lower Street for Trane Commercial, part of Trane Technologies. With a deep background in education-industry collaboration, host Mariah Presley guides every episode with clarity and purpose. Guests range from school superintendents to students, all sharing how big ideas—like decarbonization or workforce development—turn into real results.

Each episode follows a tight format: one problem, one story, and clear takeaways. Planning starts with relevant topics and guests. Recording and editing are handled with broadcast-level precision. Then it’s out into the world—shared on podcast platforms and through Trane’s marketing channels.

This Educational Life Case Study: Conclusion

By turning complex educational challenges into real-world stories and solutions, This Educational Life shows what’s possible when innovation meets impact. With Lower Street handling production, Trane created a polished, purposeful show that resonates with educators, decision-makers, and communities alike. It’s a blueprint for what great branded podcasts can be: helpful, human, and built to last.