Friends of Cabrini

Ep.75 Homeschool Budgeting: Resources For Black Homeschoolers Welcome back! This year has been tremendously busy for us like many of you. In today’s episode I will share a few helpful resources for African American-identified homeschoolers across the United States. Knowing how to homeschool on a budget is doable, especially if you create a reasonable homeschooling plan and stick to it. Using a few...

Ep.74 Navigating the Homeschooling Landscape: A Guide for Black Families in Chicago Hey, friends! Did you miss us? If so, welcome back! Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate the homeschooling landscape with confidence. In This Episode In this episode, we're diving into the world of homeschooling. I am sharing practic...

Ep.73 Worldschooling Across Borders: Adventures In A Global Education ft Julieta Duvall Ever dreamt of raising your children while traveling the world? In this episode, meet Julieta Duvall, a Mexican-American wife, mother, and worldschooler who embarked on a journey of lifelong learning with her family. Julieta shares her inspiring story of worldschooling, from navigating the logistics of internat...

Ep.72 Raising Changemakers: Homeschooling for Equity and Social Justice ft Tara Freeman Hey, y'all! This week, I'm exploring homeschooling through the lens of diversity and social justice. I chatted with Tara Freeman, a wife, homeschooling mom of five, and real estate agent residing in beautiful Colorado. Tara decided to homeschool because of the lack of diverse narratives in traditional e...

Ep.71 Homeschool Yo Kids! Find Freedom & Limitless Possibilities ft Jae Carter This episode of the Friends of Cabrini Podcast welcomes Jae Carter, a dynamic entrepreneur and homeschooling mom, on a mission to empower families. Jae is the founder of the Homeschool Yo Kids App and Expo , a resource hub and celebration of diversity in the homeschooling community. A resident of Arizona, Jae disman...

Ep.70 Homeschooling A Rising Actress ft Miki Young Brown Hey, friends! This week, we delve into the world of homeschooling with Miki Young Brown, a dedicated mom who nurtures her daughter's talents while ensuring a strong academic foundation. We'll hear about her unique approach to teaching core subjects like reading and math, all while fostering her daughter's passion for acting. Miki...

Ep.69 Raising An Unschooler: What It's Really Like (From A Child's Perspective) ft Justice Smith Ever wonder what it's like to be an unschooler? Curious about unschooling but want to hear a firsthand perspective? In this episode, I flipped the script! I interviewed my son, Justice, about his experience learning outside the traditional classroom. Justice is a young unschooler who learns...

Ep.68 Homeschool Hustle: Are You Qualified To Teach? ft Tina Hollenbeck Hey, friends! This week, I spoke with Tina Hollenbeck to discuss why parents are qualified and capable of teaching their own children. Parents possess a unique understanding of their child's learning style and interests, allowing them to tailor education for optimal engagement. This deep knowledge of their child can foster...

Ep.67 Me, Plus Three ft Chauntihanna Fawaz Hey, y'all. This is week, meet Chauntihanna Fawaz, a fascinating wife and homeschooling mother of three in Ohio, who's carving a educational path for her daughters! Chauntihanna and her husband made the thoughtful decision to homeschool their daughters, seeking to provide a well-rounded education that reflects the diversity of the world and their...

Ep.66 My Family's Journey With Classical Conversations ft Morgan Palomo Hey, y'all! This week, I'm talking with Morgan Palomo, a wife and homeschool mother of three. Morgan is the creator of Homebound Hearts, a blog dedicated to celebrating motherhood and homeschool. Morgan believes homeschooling is an extension of parenting, and I couldn't agree more. In This Episode In this episode, Morgan and I...

Ep.65 10 Things To Do Before You Start (My Advice For New Unschoolers) Hey, you guys! Welcome back to the pod. If you're new here, I want to start by saying congratulations on your decision to unschool or homeschool. Unschooling (homeschooling) is a different educational philosophy compared to traditional schooling and because newcomers might not fully understand the principles, practices, and...

Ep.64 Raising Wildflowers: Nurturing Curiosity & Unschooling Joy ft Annie Smith Hey, y'all! This week, we're learning how to embrace our children's unique learning style while cultivating a love of learning through unschooling adventures. I invited former elementary public school teacher, Annie Smith, to the share her family's unschool journey and her transition away from publi...

Ep.63 Music And Movement ft Jay On The Drums Hey, friends! Have you wondered how to add more fun and movement in your homeschool space? Welp, let's talk about music and movement. This week, I'm chatting with Jay Schwertfeger, also known as Jay On The Drums, who is a former public school teacher who currently owns and operates Kids Freeze Dance . Jay creates musically engaging videos ideall...

Ep.62 Write Your Vision ft Alicia Brown Hey, friends. As a homeschool parent, fostering your child's writing skills can be both an exciting and daunting prospect. But fear not! The most important ingredient is fostering a love for language and storytelling, and this week, Alicia Brown tells us all how we can do this with our families. Alicia is a wife, educator, and veteran homeschool mother o...

Ep.61 We All Learn What We Want ft Jaime Rhodes Hey friends! You've probably noticed that I didn't launch any new episodes in a while. Shame on me! The plan was to publish weekly, but we missed a couple; and that's because I've been working quite hard on the next level of this podcast. So stay tuned, and I'll make some changes to this little pod. But for now, enjoy this episode...

Ep.60 Math Is Confusing Good day, good people! So let's talk about mathematics. Have you ever heard your child say, "I hate math!" Yes, it's tough and rugged; and sometimes it's even predictable, and your children hate it. Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on a few of the incorrect beliefs children have about math and how you can help your child to fall in love with mathemat...

Ep.59 Let's Play 10 Questions Hey, y'all! Yes, it's me. I'm back, and I'm answering your questions about unschooling, deschooling, and more. Tap the like button now and share this one with your friends. In This Episode In this episode, I'm answering your questions that were sent to the show via Instagram and Facebook. I'm sharing advice on everything you want to know ab...

Ep.58 When Should I Start Unschooling ft Marea Parsons Welcome back. This week, I invited Marea Parsons, the Founder of Homeschool Revival, to the show to discuss when parents should consider unschooling. Marea is a native of South Carolina and she's wonderful wife and homeschool mother to four children. Marea partners with homeschool families to nurture bold believers and help families create a C...

Ep.57 10 Must Have Supplies You Need Hey friends! First. You don’t have to have special items or tools to have a wonderful homeschool experience. Knowing that there are supplies particular to education and are very commonly used. I am walking you through each of those items. In This Episode In this episode, I explained how each item can be used and which items I recommend for certain grades. This...

Ep.56 10 Must Haves For Homeschool Organizing Hey friends! How in the world does one have microscopes, papers, pens, and books lying around the house and stay organized? Do you need a few tips to keep your sanity? I'm sharing my top 10 must haves to get you organized in your homeschool space. If you miss this one, you're totally buggin'! In This Episode I'm sharing 10 essential items for homeschoo...

Ep.55 Creating Authentic Learning Experiences ft Shanine Young Welcome back. This week I invited educational consultant Shanine Alessia Young to the show to share how parents can create authentic learning experiences for their unschoolers. As an Atlanta native, Shanine is a 4X best-selling author, coach, and educational consultant with over ten years of experience in teaching. In This Episode In t...

Ep.54 How Do I Teach My Homeschooler To Write ft Robyn Joyner Hey friends! This week, I invited curriculum creator, Robyn Joyner of Learning Cursive to the show to share tips on how to teach homeschoolers to write. Robyn is a wife, mother, and seasoned homeschooler. She began and continues to create writing curriculum for homeschool learners that love writing and those that may need a little suppo...

Ep.53 Joy In The Ordinary ft Latonya Moore Hey friends! Whether you're new to this homeschool journey or you're a long-time homeschooling parent, finding balance among all the different and competing responsibilities on your plate is a difficult and often overwhelming challenge. Today, Latonya Moore of ⁠Joy In The Ordinary⁠ shares the secret she's learned about what healthy balance actually looks...

Ep.52 Homeschooling Made Easy ft Brittainy Nin This week I invited Brittainy Nin to the show to share her experience as a homeschooler. Brittainy is a native of Florida, a digital marketing professional, wife, and mother of four. She is a second-generation homeschooler who embraces the idea that there is not a one-size-fits-all method to education. Brittainy believes that having a community helps...

Ep.51 Homeschooling Athletes: Playing the Game ft Lisa Edison Welcome back. If you homeschool and you have a serious and competitive athlete, then you don't want to miss this week's episode. This week, I invited Lisa Edison of Thrive Consulting to the show to talk about homeschool athletes. Lisa is a wife and homeschool mother of four young athletes who have earned tryouts in the USA Olympic natio...