ReDream Education

How will I know I'm ready? This is the MILLION dollar question, my friend!  But guess what? It's doesn't take a million dollars or a million weeks to figure it out! Imagine if you had all of your ducks in a row, you had the clarity to move forward, and knew where to start? Wouldn't that feel amazing?  The right time, the right people, the right systems in place?  Oh how glorious the day!  Today I...

Imagine if all the doubt, fear, unknowns and wondering were laid to rest. Imagine having the breakthrough, clarity, confidence and direction to move even if you didn't know what the next step was.  You just "stepped out" and "everything was put right into place"!  In today's episode, you'll walk away with the encouragement needed to be still when you want to move, make a change when you don't know...

As a teacher and mom, I couldn't help but daydream what it would and could really look like being able to do what I love from the comfort of my own home! And like many of you who dream of starting your own school, the thought of having to rent a different location, purchase an additional building, find the funds to make the dream a reality-I. just. couldn't. Not then. Not when I first started out...

State testing, No Child Left Behind, state standards, mandates, progress monitoring-you know all the terms! If you are a Teacher who wants to students to succeed in teaching children the way you KNOW they need to learn-without all of the mandates, expectations and crazy rules-this episode is for you! I know what it feels like to have all the anxiety around state testing. What an anxious season ful...

I know what you are thinking... "I am a teacher. I can do this. I got this. I can figure it out. Everything is "figureoutable". We have a  Hard time asking for help because we are  Used to sailing our own ship! We often wonder, "how do I  start"? And most importantly.. "Why should I"?  Why should I step away from my career and start a business? Why should I begin homeschooling? Why would I want to...

I searched high and low on the internet: What public school teacher has ever left their love for teaching and leadership to begin homeschooling? Is that weird? How can I keep my love for teaching while also being able to work from home and homeschool my two daughters?  I also need to make an income! Can I do all of this at once WHILE ALSO having the confidence to leave my career and start a busine...

Hey there, Teacher Friend! I JUST WANT TO TEACH!! I know EXACTLY how it feels to love your career so much, dreams coming true of your classroom, your professionalism, growth, students and all the celebrations in between!  I also know what it feels like to slowly but surely have the light dim in your spunk, spirit and enthusiasm as state testing rolls around, mandates get implemented and expectatio...

Parents and Teachers are noticing these buzz words: Learning Pods, Homeschool Pods, Microschools and Homeschooling Businesses. Parents and teachers are looking for alternative methods in education.  We all Know there is not one size fits all model for our precious children and their education. Many teachers and parents are seeking entrepreneurship or wanting to find an alternative educational opti...

What would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail? I know you feel ready to leave your teaching career and step into your next assignment, but you also feel scared, nervous, and need some clarity-along with dates, actions, steps, and a roadmap!  I know- I've been there myself!  You're wondering: how do I start to transition and tell others I am leaving? No matter how many years you have put into edu...

Happy New Year!!  How do we begin a new year with so many aspirations, dreams, ideas, to-dos, and a million other activities while also staying the course and keeping up with our normal day-to-day lives? When it comes to planning for a transition out of the public or private school system and starting your own educational business, you'll need a plan in place! No matter if you are thinking of star...

Want to know the greatest episodes that will help you as a microschool builder? Ready to push play and hear all the binge worthy goodness to help you start your dream school!  Look no further!! We have our TOP 10 list to help you navigate which episodes to listen to for more information regarding financial freedom, How-Tos and all the burning questions you have about transitioning from your teachi...

I know exactly how you feel there, teacher friend! Momma, I see you too! Teacher Momma- what a double whammy!  Will the people pleasers please stand up?  We have some work to do!   How do we continue teaching, building a business, serving our own families and their needs while also trying to SAY NO to all those around us who want our attention, our approval or simply- want it their way?? Listen in...

Get excited!! Drum Roll please!! Today I share my Great 8 Book List from 2022. These are stellar reads that helped jumpstart my path for financial freedom, organized my business, helped me set up routines and positive mindsets, while also strengthening my physical and mental health.   Let Your Light Shine, Join Our Facebook Group for  a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the...

You know those busy times in life- holidays are here, school is closing (or opening), seasons change, new responsibilities come your way, and lets not forget- we still have to keep up with our regular day to day routines!  How do we manage our responsibilities, but also enjoy exciting times of the year?  How do we take on more things- such as building a business- when there are so many activities...

24 HOURS LEFT to grab your Business Bundle at $100 off- all the forms, documents, waivers, and contracts needed to start or grow your dream school - whether it be a preschool, microschool, learning pod, or tutoring business! More than 50 PAGES of documents - 3 years of creation!!  Listen to reviews from others.  Don’t want to start from scratch? Don’t have the time? Need fast tracking for your For...

What have you been dreaming about? What have you been putting off? What idea seems so distant and far off- maybe even a little crazy? What is the tiny whisper that is nudging you to move forward, and although you want to take action- you're stuck. Scared. Frustrated.  In today's episode, we go through what it takes to move through the path of resistance and how to take action when it seems overwhe...

I know first hand how tight the grip of fear can be.  When I was thinking of leaving my teaching career, the security, friendships, retirement, insurance and stability- you better believe it was enough to make me want to  STAY PUT! But as I began personally developing and getting very serious about my future and the life I wanted to live, I knew I couldn't stay stuck in paralysis analysis. I neede...

I'm burnt out. I feel stuck. I want to leave my teaching profession, but I don't know where to go or how to start something new!  What about my retirement? How do I prepare financially? How can I STOP overworking myself and create a school and business that fits my unique purpose? Can I really design a life I love as a teacher?   Let's rethink all of these questions and get to the bottom of our fe...

How do I actually begin my dream school? Where do I start? How do I get my students? How do I grow my current tutoring business, microschool, or preschool? What forms do I use? How do I enroll students? What should my handbook and contract have in it?  In today's episode, we discuss the SYSTEM I have used for three years to create a vision, schedule, pricing and valuable offer for families to take...

It's Time to Be Brave and Face the Feelings, Teacher Friend! Are you quietly quitting and don't even realize it? Are you slowly burning out and the light feels so dim? Are you ready for a change, but you don't know where to start? In today's podcast, we discuss a new term but not quite a new way of working or teaching.  Can you relate to quiet quitting but don't know what to do about it?  Let's ta...

I want to start a school, but where in the world do I begin? Oh the pain of "not knowing how to set this up"!  I get it! So you want to start a school, but you are concerned about all the legal things!  Totally understandable!  So let's begin with what to consider as you decide Between LLC, Non-Profit, Private, or Sole Proprietorship!  These are foundational and will wipe away the cobwebs real qui...

We are about one month away from a New Year!! How should we approach this last month of the year in an effort to prepare for the one to come?  Well, there are many ways! But in today's podcast, I share the WORD that helped me leave my teaching career and embrace the next chapter of my God given teaching talent and business!!  You ready to join me??   And I see you over there...wishing you were bra...

Hey, teacher friend! I know exactly how it feels to say goodbye to the secure income stream, monthly pay check, retirement and health insurance. And trust me, the decision wasn't easy. I was holding on to this security for a very long time. In fact, the scarcity mindset was holding me hostage in a position that did not allow me to break free and become the mom and teacher I wanted to be. After muc...

Let it Go, Teacher Friend!  Is it your house? Your physical space? Your mental clutter? The lies you keep telling yourself? Your To-Do List? Your retirement, career, awards, or titles? We gotta let that stuff go and make room for what God is doing! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Join Our Facebook Group for “Tip Tuesdays”, a support community and the “best place on the internet corner” https...

Feeling stuck, stagnant, overwhelmed, troubled, unsure, doubtful, too young, too old, too busy, too late, too (fill in the blank) I know. You're just like me. You want to make a change, do the thing you've been thinking of, and start getting into action, but creepy thoughts keep popping into your mind about ONE thing: TIME! All the lies we believe are rooted in fear or scarcity, and until we analy...