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You’ll need your notebook today or a blank google doc!  In today's episode, I share a second part of planning that is absolutely vital to a successful school year.   In this episode, I’m going to share how I use the Welcome Letter and Enrollment for to actively collect information on my future students and my own children using the Not Consumed Planner  If you don't have the "Not Consumed" PLanner...

This may be your first time homeschooling or preparing to run a micro-school and so many thoughts are running through your mind:  What will this year look like? Feel like? How will I make this work? What curriculum do I purchase? How will I know my child is on track? Who will I partner up with? Where will we go? How can I make this fun for them and for me!  The most frequent question I receive whe...

Hey there, teacher friends! Another school year has ended, and a beautiful summer has begun!  But if you're like me and the majority of teachers and homeschool moms- you are thinking about next year but still wanting to enjoy your summer!  There are so many things going through your mind. Kids are home, the house is calling, vacations are waiting and you want to have a stress-free summer!  But, yo...

Just like you, I've heard the whispers of doubt, negativity, limiting thoughts, and total imposter syndrome! Without recognizing it, you can fall into the trap of feeling "STUCK" and sooner or later you are spiraling into a position of LACK!  No matter the type of teaching business you are after, or the type of learning experience you want for your own children, we must first look at our mindset a...

Hey there, Teacher Friend! I know what it is like to sit on the fence and wonder if it is time to break away and begin my own journey of entrepreneurship. I understand all of the deep emotions, fears, overwhelm, and uncertainty. But I also understand the liberation that comes from a life well designed and lived when you are able to create your own business, your own legacy, and an asset to continu...

We all know what it feels like to see the end in sight and try to muster up the strength to finish a school year strong!  That's why I am sharing my 10 tips and lessons learned while running a microschool in the busiest month of the school year-May! In today's episode, I share what it was like to end the year with a lot of things on my to-do list such as parent-teacher conferences, a culminating f...

Hi teacher, friend! Lighthouse Learning Micro-School is celebrating Year 2, and in this podcast episode, I am sharing all of the details about having an "End of the Year Celebration" so you can begin with the end in mind and set yourself up for a year of WINS! Whether or not you are "thinking" of starting a micro-school, "wondering" what it would be like to have your own business, or "considering"...

If you are looking for a great book to help expand your personal or professional growth, you're in the right place! In today’s podcast, I share 3 books that changed my life as I transitioned into motherhood, career, and business building! These books were extremely foundational BEFORE I even began building our micro-school!   Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Get Showcased in our SHINE SPOTLIG...

It's almost summer time!! Are you ready, momma? How about you, teacher friend!? You've worked so hard, you need a break, and you want your summer to feel energized, productive and restful. How can we set ourselves up for success? We know the summer flies by, and technically we have about 7-8 weeks. In today's episode, I'll share 7 tips you can begin implementing RIGHT NOW so you feel your summer h...

Welcome Back to the Teacher, Let Your Light Shine Podcast! If you are anything like me, you definitely don’t like to be uncomfortable...but you know you have to in order to make changes, do hard things and make growth in your life and career. Comfort Zone, Personal Growth, Setting Priorities, Starting Something New, Uncomfortable, Fear, Anxiety, Teacher, Homeschool Mom, Teacher Career Change, Vuln...

The ONE THING You Can Do At the Start of a New Season for Simplicity, Productivity, and Clarity as a Teacher or Homeschool MOM Hey momma! Hey teacher, friend! What do You do as a new season rolls around to get yourself productive, excited, and ready for new possibilities? In today’s episode, I share my ONE THING to do as a new season rolls around so you can gain simplicity, productivity, and clari...

As homeschool parents and teachers, we know each season and month looks different throughout the school year. What’s the ONE word that comes to my mind as we end the school year and prepare for summer?  Transitioning! Going from one activity to another feels overwhelming at times, especially if you are making a career change!  It’s time to take a look at What our life has looked like over the past...

Hi Teacher Friend! Thinking of starting a new career? Are you a teacher on the verge of quitting your teaching job, but you are facing all the uncertain emotions of doing so? Are you a mom beginning a new career, or thinking of homeschooling your children and facing many thoughts about this new transition? I promise this episode is meant to bless you and NOT put you in the Pit!!  But I certainly f...

Hi Teacher Friend! And a Big Hello to all my Homeschool Moms out there!  We all hear the sweet singing of summer on the way!  Can we raise a Hallelujah?!!  Well done, mom! Well done, teacher! We are heading into the last month of schooling, and  here comes the month of....reflection and closing down shop!   Homeschool Mom, Teacher, Career Change, Burn out, teacher burn out, fear, doubt, reflection...

Calling all MOMS, HOMESCHOOL MOMS, and TEACHER FRIENDS!!!  Is May an exciting time? Yes it is!  But is it also stressful and overwhelming as we end the school year and prepare for summer? Yes, indeed. I see you over there...raising your hand!  In this short episode, I share my May Strategy for Mental Health and navigating a season of change, growth and unknowns.  I am taking this month to pour int...

If you are a mom, homeschool mom, teacher, or parent...this is a beautiful interview for you to listen to!  If you have faced fears, doubts, struggles, or limitations, this interview will inspire you to keep pushing on! In today's interview, Brenna Reaves shares her story of becoming a homeschool mom after taking a step away from her nursing career. In an effort to find a way to navigate homeschoo...

Hey teacher friend! I know what it's like to try and build a business knowing the timeframe is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!  You feel as if your To-do list is growing and you are wondering...what's most essential?  What do I need to do? What should I focus on? How do I stay connected to what's most important? What processes do I focus on? In today's BONUS EPISODE, we discuss Time Management, Community...

Hey there, business builder!   When it comes to starting a business and advertising your service, there are many components we tend to forget we need, or let's face it...we don't even know where to start when it comes to creating a logo, curating a brand, or learning social media strategies and platforms!   I've learned so much while outsourcing many of these tasks to my wonderful digital manager,...

Are you a mom or teacher itching to do a little "something" fun or creative this summer for your child and/or others?  Are you looking into starting a summer camp so you can earn extra money, start a side business, grow enrollment for your tutoring company, microschool or learning pod?   Are you a homeschool parent ready to keep your kids engaged while also earning extra income? In today's episode...

Hey there, teacher friend! Interested in starting a learning pod, tutoring business, microschool, or even an after-school program or summer camp? Of course, your biggest question may be..."How do I get the students?" No topic is more beneficial to a small business than "Word of Mouth" Marketing. Your service deserves to be talked about, and the author of "Talkability" (Jay Baer) takes us through a...

Hey, Teacher Friend! I hear it all the time, and I felt it myself. "I'm scared to make a change! I'm nervous about building a business! I am afraid to start something new!" But in today's episode, I believe you will walk away stronger and ready to walk into your destiny calling and build your Legacy.  If you haven't listened to Brene Brown and her wonderful Ted Talks, or read her book, "Dare to Le...

Hey, Teacher Friend! As a former teacher, turned homeschool mom, and microschool builder, I know what it feels like to start a new teaching path with all the overwhelming fear, and intimidation of not knowing HOW to make this happen and HOW to get my first students… Let alone, scale and grow for the years to come! But thankfully, after much research and tried and true tactics we have succeeded in...

Hey there, Teacher Friend and/or Mama!! Although April is such a lovely time for renewal, energy, and exciting beginnings, it's also a stressful time for teachers immersed in state testing, ending the school year, and potentially starting a new career path.   Homeschool parents are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but their stamina and energy are running low. With less than two...

I often get asked, "What's it really like to run a micro-school out of your home?" "How Do You Balance it All?"  Trust me, I wondered myself! But now that the dream actually became reality, having this business has been a blessing and game changer for my teacher and mom life! In today's episode, I share our March Monthly Recap as a "Day in the Life" of a work from home mom, teacher business builde...

Hey there, teacher friend!  So you have finally decided that starting your own teaching business is perfect for you! But… How do you even go about starting a tutoring business? How do you get students for your new venture? How do you set yourself apart from your existing competition? If these are your burning questions, we’ve got you covered! Trying to start a business from scratch for the first t...