The Homeschool CEO

Losing a baby — either during pregnancy or after birth — is one of the most profoundly painful experiences a parent will ever endure. Yet these experiences are more common than most of us realize.  Megan Hillukka understands this  because she has been there.  The sudden, unexpected passing of her daughter, Aria, shattered Megan's world. The grief was overwhelming. Megan had a decision to make: Quit living life or find healing so that she could love life again. She chose to find healing.  Now as a grief coach and homeschool mom to five, Megan is on a mission to help other grieving moms find relief from their grief so that they can thrive again.  Megan's story is one of resilience, strength, and healing. She shows it's possible to find healing following a child's death, and that it is possible to go on to live a happy, healthy life.  For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/57   Where to Find Megan: www.meganhillukka.com Find Megan on Facebook Stop Talking Start Feeling Program Grieving Moms Podcast Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

As a mom, do you consider yourself a leader in your home? What does this have to do with work-life success? And what does emotional intelligence have to do about it? Our podcast guest, Kerstin Kirchsteiger, answers all of these questions and more in today's episode. She is a homeschool mom and scientist turned Life & Leadership Coach, who helps moms build a life they're excited for every day through Emotional Intelligence, Respectful Parenting, and Leadership Training.  Kerstin shares with us how motherhood, homeschooling, and an emotional intelligence training led her to find her passion. She also gives us her insights on the importance of emotional intelligence for moms and how they can use it to step into a leadership role in their homes and their business.  Currently struggling to step up as a leader in your life? This episode will be helpful to you. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/56.   Where to Find Kerstin: www.kerstinkirchsteiger.com Work-Life Flow Podcast [FREEBIE] 4 Must-Have Checklists For Your Kids Find Kerstin on Instagram Find Kerstin on Facebook Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

As moms and Homeschool CEOs, we do a lot of things for a lot of people. It can be easy to forget to set aside time for ourselves too to the point that we forget who we are.  That's exactly what happened to Katrina Ball. That is, until she decided to do something about it.  Katrina is a homeschool mom of two, founder of the Mother Yourself program, and a mindset mentor and life strategist for mom entrepreneurs and business professionals. She's on the podcast today to share with us the story of how she lost herself in the process of being a wife and mom.  She also shares how her experience with a life coach inspired her to become one herself and how she's now helping other moms shift their mindset, prioritize themselves, and become self-fulfilled while raising a happy, healthy family.  Learn how you can shift your mindset and find a more fulfilling life, without sacrificing yourself or your family in the process. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/55   Where to Find Katrina: www.motheryourself.co Find Katrina on Instagram Find Mother Yourself on Facebook Find the Mother Yourself Facebook Group Email Katrina Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Is it possible to homeschool and build a successful business if your life includes chronic illness?  Ally Adair-Chung says "absolutely" and she's on the podcast today to tell us how she has made it happen. Ally is a second generation homeschooler, homeschooling coach, curriculum development junkie, and mother to three wonderful wildlings. Ally also deals with chronic illness. It started in childhood and it has affected every part of her life, from motherhood to business to homeschooling.  Rather than let chronic illness prevent her from chasing her dreams of entrepreneurship and homeschooling, Ally set out to figure out HOW to make it all work. She discovered that the key to finding success was putting simple rhythms in place in her home, homeschooling, and business. Now she is on a mission to help everyone find peace and harmony in their homeschooling rhythm.  Whether you or someone you know is dealing with chronic illness (either a parent's chronic illness or a child's), this episode is sure to encourage and inspire. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/54   Where to Find Ally: www.allyadairchung.com Find Ally on Instagram [FREEBIE] Demystifying Deschooling Workbook  Homeschool Like a Pro Life Giving Rhythms Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Are you 100% in when it comes to building your business? How do you know if you're all in or maybe still holding something back?  Tonisha Stalnaker admits that she wasn't all in with her business when she started it in 2020. While she was doing her job well as a VA, she never really put that much effort into goal setting, marketing, pricing, niching, or creating strategies to grow her business. She's changing all that this year though. Tonisha is the CEO behind Stalnaker Virtual Solutions, proud wife to a police officer, mom to a 25-year-old, and a "bonus" mom to her 10-year-old stepdaughter, who she started homeschooling last year. Tonisha is on the podcast today to tell us the story of why she started her business, what it was like running it while homeschooling for the first time during the pandemic, the pivotal moment that inspired her to finally decide to go all in with her business this year, and how she plans on doing that. If you need some inspiration to go all in with your business, today's episode will inspire you to uplevel your business and life.  For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/53   Where to Find Tonisha: www.stalnakervs.com Find Tonisha on Instagram Find Tonisha on Facebook Find Tonisha on Linkedin   Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

In this episode, we're celebrating two things - 1) the Homeschool CEO Podcast is now on its one year anniversary and 2) Homeschool CEO is now a registered trademark! It is because of these two things that I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to talk about the importance of protecting one's brand, specifically by registering for a trademark. I invited my own attorney, Kailey Jacomet, on the podcast today to help us unravel the mystery behind the trademark law.  Kailey is a wife, mom of two, business attorney, and owner of the law firm, Brand Law Boutique, where she helps entrepreneurs protect their most valuable business asset, their brand. She talks to us about what a trademark is, the benefits of registering for one for your business, and the most important aspects you need to consider when filing.  Kailey says, "If you love your business name, then put a ring on it." If you're ready to do just that, this episode is for you. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/52   Where to Find Kailey: www.brandlawboutique.com www.contractista.com Find Kailey on Instagram On Her Way Up Female Entrepreneur Community Legal to Launch Masterclass Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

What do you do when you have 8 kids and you want to take them on a vacation but need money to make it happen? If you're todays' guest, Lisa Kingsbury, you decide to start your own business and make your family's dream vacation a reality.  Lisa is a homeschool mom of 8 kids and founder of Optimized Management. Her business was originally started as a means to an end, but it ended up changing their lives. In today's episode, Lisa takes us through her journey of starting a business while homeschooling 8 kids and shares the systems she has put in place to make things work for her family.  She also shares the importance of aligning your family vision with your business vision, the practical steps involved on how to do it, and how she's trying to help other moms do the same through her operations, marketing, and project management services.  If you need a little help optimizing your family and business life, this episode is for you. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/51   Where to Find Lisa: www.optimizedmanagement.com Find Lisa on Facebook Find Lisa on LinkedIn FREE Destination Success Workbook Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Childhood isn't always easy. Sometimes it includes crisis, trauma, even bullying and mental health challenges.  Thankfully, homeschooling can be adapted to help kids overcome even the most challenging crises.  Today, I am talking with Candice Dugger about how we can utilize homeschooling to help kids heal from trauma and reach their fullest potential. Candice is a homeschool mom, founder of Bullied, Broken, Redeemed, and a nationally recognized anti-bullying expert, author, speaker, and trainer.  Listen in as Candice shares her family's inspirational journey from heartbreaking bullying to a suicidal situation, and then to eventual healing. She also teaches us how we, as parents, can look for signs of crisis in our kids, what we can do about it, and how we can equip and empower our kids as leaders who will step up and stop bullying. Grab a tissue and take notes. This is one emotional yet super enlightening episode. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/50 Disclaimer: This episode covers sensitive topics that some may find triggering. Please exercise caution if you have little ears listening in.   Where to Find Candice www.BulliedBrokenRedeemed.com  www.ReimagineEducationConference.com  Find Candice on Instagram Find Bullied Broken Redeemed on Facebook Find Reimagine Education Conference on Facebook Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Would you rather be happy or successful? Is it possible to be truly successful without being happy? Those are just two of the questions we tackle in today's podcast.  Today's guest, Kristi Andrus, is a former media exec turned life and business coach for ambitious moms. Her speciality is helping moms find happiness  and design a life they love.  We talk about what happiness and success really means, how they are related to each other, and how we can have more of both as a mom and Homeschool CEO. If you're ready to find the sweet spot at the intersection of life, business, and motherhood, this episode is for you!  For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/49   Where to Find Kristi: www.kristiandrus.com Find Kristi on Instagram   Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

At Homeschool CEO, we believe that kid entrepreneurs will grow up and change the world with their business ideas. That is why we're doing what we can to support them, just like how Tamara Zantell supported her daughter, Zandra Cunningham, when she started her own business at the age of 9. Tamara is a mom of 5 amazing game changing moguls, a brand strategist, and mentor, and she is committed to supporting the parents of biz kids and young moguls who are challenging the status quo and paving the way for change and new conversations. Zandra is a successful 20-year-old entrepreneur who followed her passions and started her own business selling lip balms and body butter a few days shy of her 10th birthday.  They're both on the podcast today to share their incredible 11-year journey of how they grew Zandra Beauty from a small home based business into a national success. They also share the struggles and lessons they have learned in balancing entrepreneurship with homeschool and growing up as a kid entrepreneur.  We also talk about The Young Mogul Business Bootcamp and how Homeschool CEO kids have the chance to join us for a life changing experience.  If you're raising a kid who wants to build their own successful business, this episode is a must-listen for the entire family. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/48   Where to Find Zandra and Tamara: www.zandrabeauty.com Find Zandra Beauty on Instagram www.raisingamogul.com Find Raising a Mogul on Instagram Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

The first year of homeschooling is one big learning curve, for both the teacher and the student. Year one of homeschooling is full of figuring out what works and what doesn't….kind of like our first year in business, right?  Can you imagine starting a new business AND tackling the first year of homeschooling - at the same time? It might not be easy but it can be done. Just ask today's guest, Meghan Berger. Meghan is a registered nurse, a six-figure network marketing success, and new homeschool mom of 4. She's on the podcast today to talk to us about what it was like to leave her six-figure business to build another business while at the same time learning how to homeschool.  She gives us an honest look at the struggles they have encountered during their first few months of homeschooling and what she has done to get off the struggle bus. If you're experiencing some hard days right now in business or in homeschooling, you'll pick up a lesson or two from Meghan's inspiring story.  For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/47   Where to Find Meghan: www.meghanberger.myqsciences.com Find Meghan on Instagram Find Meghan on Facebook Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Are you a mom entrepreneur who's thinking about homeschooling your kids? Are you wondering if it's even possible to homeschool while running a successful business? If you've wondered how on earth you could homeschool without your business suffering, today's podcast episode is for you.  ….or if you're struggling with finding a successful homeschooling and entrepreneurship rhythm, listen in for some amazing real life tips.  In today's episode, I chat with Angie Trueblood about her experiences as a first year homeschooler. She is a podcast visibility expert, host of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, and newbie homeschool mom to two kids. She shares with us what homeschooling looked like for her family for the past six months, what worked, and what didn't. She also gets candid as she talks about having to pivot and change how she was handling her business and homeschool as well as the lessons she has learned along the way. If you want a transparent, behind the scenes look of someone in their first year of homeschooling while running a business AND making it work, Angie's story is a must listen.   For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/46   Where to Find Angie: www.angietrueblood.com Go Pitch Yourself Podcast [Freebie] Podcast Pitching Roadmap Find Angie on Instagram Find Angie on Facebook   Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Is it possible to go from living in subsidized housing to making a million dollars in just three years? Yep, and that's exactly what today's guest, Kirsten Tyrrel did.  The secret to her success? It's simpler than you might think. In today's episode, you will learn what it took for Kirsten and her husband to conquer poverty, as well as the mindset shifts she had to have to build a 7-figure business from scratch in less than 3 years.  Kirsten is a high performance business coach for mom entrepreneurs, a course creation expert, and a mom of three kids who she homeschools while building her business from home. Listen in to today's episode to hear as Kirsten shares her failures, the lessons she has learned along the way, and what she thinks are the principles of success. If you need inspiration to dream bigger and take action even if you don't have everything figured out, Kirsten's story is just what you need to hear. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/45   Where to Find Kirsten: www.kirstentyrrel.com [Freebie] Business Reboot Find Kirsten on Instagram Find Kirsten on Facebook Find Kirsten on Pinterest Find Kirsten on Clubhouse @kirstentyrrel Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

In the Homeschool CEO community, anything is possible. That includes retiring your husband from his 9-5 (if that's something you desire).  It's possible to build a successful business that retires your husband EVEN IF your husband works all day while you are busy on the homefront homeschooling and building your business.  In fact, that's exactly what Tavia Redburn did back in 2018. As a mom of 3 who also owns a busy photography studio, Tavia shares the amazing story of how she was able to retire her husband while homeschooling the kids. Tavia also shares what they do to make their non-traditional set-up work for their family. If you're curious to learn what's really possible as a Homeschool CEO, this story will inspire you.  For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/44   Where to Find Tavia: www.taviaredburnphotography.com www.thebeautyinbirth.net [Freebie] The 2021 Birth Photographer's Playbook Find Tavia on Instagram Find Tavia on Clubhouse at @taviaredburn   Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

We all want our kids to be healthy and fit, and today's podcast guest makes that easier than ever with her new revolutionary, online, interactive PE program. The best part: You don't even have to leave your house to give your kids a great PE class experience.    Today, I'm chatting with Larissa Maloney about all things kids health and fitness. As a former professional beach volleyball player, an actress, a kid fitness equality advocate, a mental health and human rights advocate, as well as a mom and business owner, Larissa makes PE class fun and easy.    If you want to discover an easy way to encourage your kids to get up and move their bodies - and have a whole lot of laughs at the same time - grab your earbuds and listen in!   For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/43   Where to Find Larissa: www.Activekids2.com [Freebie] Active Kids Pre-Season Journal 7-Day Free Trial + 10% off all Active Kids 2.0 Memberships (use promo code: HOMESCHOOLCEO10) Find Larissa on Instagram Find Active Kids 2.0 on Instagram Find Active Kids 2.0 on Facebook   Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

If you've ever wished that you had more energy and focus or maybe that you just felt better, then you may want to consider learning more about biohacking.  I sat down and talked to Dr. Amber Langley-Gill, a former emergency/critical care veterinarian and now an author, coach, founder of Biohacker Babe Academy, as well as a fellow homeschool mom. She tells us what led to her entrepreneurial journey and her passion for helping people improve their quality of life from the inside out. Amber also explains what biohacking is and how women entrepreneurs can use it to be fully present in their lives and master their time and energy so they can unplug at the end of the day without guilt. She even shares how she's able to make a 2-hour work day work for her.  If you're a mom experiencing burn out in your life right now, Amber's tips will definitely help you out. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/42   Where to Find Amber: [Freebie] Biohack Your Day: The Ambitious Womenpreneur's Guide to More Energy www.amberlangleygill.com Find Amber on Instagram Find Amber on Facebook   Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Part of being a homeschool parent is learning to talk to our kids about the hard stuff, and one of those things is antiracism. You might think that you are antiracist and that you already know what antiracism means. However, our podcast guest for today encourages us to go beyond just saying “I'm not racist.”   Dr. Monea Abdul-Majeed joins me on today's episode to talk about Authentic Antiracism. She is a Racial Equity Strategist, Antiracism Trainer, 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher and homeschool mom, who leads organizations and wellness spaces to racial equity through training, strategy, and her 4 R approach: reflection, relationships, restoration, and resilience.   She shares with us how we can be more aware of the racist messages and biases that we encounter in our everyday lives and what we can do to change our attitudes and behaviors. Dr. Monea also shares how we can learn more about antiracism and how parents like us can raise antiracist children. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/41.   Where to Find Dr. Monea: [Course] How to be an Authentic Antiracist Leader: Transform Good INTENTIONS into Better IMPACT Email : Monea.tamara@gmail.com Find Dr. Monea on Instagram Find Dr. Monea on Facebook Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest  

I am usually the last person to adopt a new social media app, but Clubhouse really piqued my interest for a number of reasons.   In today's podcast episode, I will share with you what Clubhouse is, my initial impressions of the app, and how I'm using it in my business. For those of you who are not yet on the app, I also share how you can score an exclusive invite to join Clubhouse.   For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/40   Resources Mentioned: Funnel Gorgeous Homeschool CEO Community Facebook Group Homeschool CEO Society Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Every year, my family attended a holiday musical based on Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol.” It taught me key lessons about business and life.  In today's episode, I share 7 business and life lessons I learned from this popular Christmas story.  For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/39   Resources Mentioned: Homeschool CEO Community Facebook Group Homeschool CEO Society Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest  

I've been homeschooling for the past 17 years and my family and I have experienced many different highs and lows. If I had to do it all over again, there are some things I would do differently, but there are also things I would keep exactly the same. If you want to know what those things are, join me for today's episode.  If you're new to homeschooling or if you just want to learn from the triumphs and mistakes of someone who has been there and done it all, this episode is for you.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: what life was like for my family when we  started homeschooling in 2004 what I  did right in homeschooling while running a successful business the 4 things I would have done differently if I could go back to 17 years ago how you can win a one-on-one coaching call with me I love sharing about my experiences as a Homeschool CEO. It is my hope that this episode will help you realize that no homeschool experience is perfect but that it is possible to avoid the mistakes of those who have gone before you.    Quotes "I really put emphasis on who they were being over what they were doing. We operated from the Be-Do-Have model." "It's not always all sunshine and rainbows in homeschooling and entrepreneurship." "Over the years, I have learned that less is best." “You don't have to make the same mistakes the rest of us did but I will tell you, you're gonna make mistakes and it is okay. You're not gonna fail your kids. You are exactly who you need to be and you're gonna figure out what works for you.”   Resources Mentioned: Homeschool CEO Community Facebook Group   Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

When you started your homeschooling or business, did you have an idea of what your days would like?  What if your reality looks NOTHING like what you had envisioned? I've been there too, and that's what I talk about on the podcast today.    I share with you my own struggles on realizing how my reality wasn't exactly what I imagined it would be when we first tried combining homeschooling with entrepreneurship. More importantly, though, I also share some practical tips on what you can do when this happens.     I also share how you can win a one-on-one business coaching call with me.    If you're ready to reconcile your expectations with your reality so that you can confidently know you have what it takes to successfully navigate this Homeschool CEO lifestyle, this episode is for you!  In This Episode, You'll Discover:   Why Jen's first year of homeschooling was nothing like she imagined What you can do when you feel that your business and homeschool are not what they're supposed to be like. how the Homeschool CEO Community can help you figure out how to homeschool while running a successful business how you can win a 1-on-1 coaching call with Jen how you can register for a very special and free "Lunch-n-Lead" training on anti-racism and leadership by Dr. Monea Abdul-Majeed that you can join with Jen   I just want you to know that what you are going through is completely normal. It happens to all of us. The important thing is to always continue to learn and improve as you go through your own unique Homeschool CEO journey.   Resources Mentioned: Lunch-n-Lead Webinar: How to be an Authentic Anti-Racist Leader: Transform Good Intentions Into Better Impact by Dr. Monea Abdul-Majeed Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest  

Sometimes life throws us curveballs unexpectedly and it's up to us to decide how to handle it. What do you do to rise to the occasion?   For Tara Bushaw, that meant pulling her kids out of school to homeschool them and leaving her job in order to work freelance and eventually start a business.   Tara is a married mom of 8 who homeschools 5 kids still remaining at home. She's on the podcast today to share with us her amazing story of what she did to support her family after her spouse and several of her children experienced unexpected medical issues, including a stroke, a heart attack, diabetes, hearing loss, and down syndrome among others.   She shares how these tragedies inspired her to start homeschooling and freelancing and how those led to her creating a business that helps parents and caregivers start freelancing with skills they already have so they too can be where it matters most.   If you're facing a crisis in your life and wish you had more freedom and flexibility to process things and define success in your own terms, you're going to be amazed by Tara.   In This Episode, You'll Discover:   how Tara accidentally got into freelancing when her second child was diagnosed with hearing loss and while pregnant with baby #3  what happened when her husband got a stroke while she was pregnant with baby #7 and the other curveballs that happened to her family the pivotal moment that triggered and inspired her to start her own business in 2018 what helped her keep going and emerge victorious during the hard times what sparked the idea for their family to start homeschooling her advice for those who are starting homeschooling in the midst of a crisis when and why they started child-led learning and how they did it with their kids how she handles other people questioning their decision to homeschool her biggest challenge with managing life as an entrepreneur with homeschooling Tara's advice for her younger self when she had first decided to blend entrepreneurship with homeschooling   Tara is such a master at creating lemonade out of lemons. Her inspiring story is just proof of how both homeschooling and entrepreneurship provide us with the freedom and flexibility to handle whatever life throws at us.      Where to Find Tara: www.tarabushaw.com Find Tara on Facebook Find Tara on Instagram Accelerating Your Freelance Journey (E-Book Freebie) What's Possible With Freelance Work (E-Book Freebie) Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

What if instead of being a burden, your monthly cycle is actually the key to unleashing a whole new level of productivity? How much do you really know about your hormones, how your cycles work, and how they affect your daily life?   Megan Faller, a Fertility Care Practitioner and homeschool mom of 3 boys, is with us on the podcast today to help us better understand our fertility cycles and ourselves. She shares with us what inspired her to unite her passions for fertility and business after experiencing the positive impact of aligning her schedule with her cycle.   Megan explains how our cycles work and why it's important for women to understand their own patterns and evaluate their health. Most importantly, she teaches us how to master our cycles and make them work for us as moms, homeschoolers, and entrepreneurs.    If you want to understand how your menstrual cycle can make you smarter and more successful in entrepreneurship, homeschooling and life in general, grab your ear buds and listen to this episode.   In This Episode, You'll Discover:   what got Megan interested in understanding women's menstrual cycles and how that affects business and life what happened when she started recording her cycles and how it made a positive impact in her own life the 4 phases of a woman's cycle and how they affect their everyday lives how to align your business tasks to the various phases of your cycle her tips on how to align your cycle with your homeschool routine her recommendations on how women can start tracking their cycle what happens to women when their hormones are off and what they should do about it the things that women can improve on in terms of their health and how they can schedule work, homeschool, and other tasks with that in mind what inspired her to do the work she does helping women and couples through the process of understanding their fertility cycles Megan's advice for struggling moms   I think that what Megan is doing to educate women about fertility is so important. This topic is so important for women to understand because I believe that we should be okay with how our bodies were created, fluctuations and all. Women's bodies are beautiful and we owe it to ourselves to learn how to make our uniqueness work for us.   Where to Find Megan: www.thealignedcycle.com Find Megan on Instagram   Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Last week's episode was so good that we decided to make a part 2! If you haven't had a chance to listen to last week's episode yet, check it out  here. It's the precursor to today's episode.    Last week, Tracy Morgan, a mom of two boys, a Productivity Consultant and Behavior Change Coach, talked to us about values-based productivity and learning how to reframe our thoughts about productivity and time management.    This week, she's back with part 2 to teach us practical ways to get more done in less time Homeschool CEO style.   This episode was recorded alongside the Homeschool CEO Society members during one of our weekly training calls. Tracy's golden nuggets of wisdom on productivity are so good that I decided to share all of them with you too. She talks to us about working with our energy levels, the different productivity styles, how to identify them for ourselves and our kids, plus practical tips on how to merge them for homeschool and business success.   If you want practical tips on how to successfully manage it all as a mom and business owner and have time for what matters most, this episode is full of tips that will be sure to help you out. In This Episode, You'll Discover: practical tips on what we can do to be more present as moms and business owners what values-based productivity means and how to implement it as a mom and entrepreneur how to work within our energy levels for us and our kids how figuring out our kids' natural rhythms can help with homeschooling success how to balance positive and negative energies for yourself and your kids what the 4 different productivity styles are  how to identify our own productivity style as well as our kids'  how you can use your and your kids' productivity styles to be more productive in homeschooling and business what to do if your productivity style doesn't match with your spouse's, kids', or employees' What Tracy's Design a Better Day coaching program is all about and how you can sign up for it   Tracy's tips on productivity are so good! Prior to talking to her, I didn't even think about how my productivity style could be different from my kids' and that it's possible to find a way to compromise and make that work. She shows us that there are ways to get more done in less time. We just need to take the time to understand what we value most and reframe our thinking on productivity and managing our time.   Where to Find Tracy: www.tracylynnmorgan.com Find Tracy on Instagram Find Tracy on Facebook Well-Planned Week – A Starter Kit The Essential List – Pocket Guide Design a Better Day Course Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Want to know the secret to successfully integrating motherhood, business, homeschooling without feeling guilty on how you spend your time?   Tracy Morgan, a mom of two boys, a Productivity Consultant and Behavior Change Coach, talks to us on the podcast today and she's on a mission to ensure that purpose-driven moms never have to say “I don't have time for what matters.”   Tracy says that it all starts with reframing your thoughts about productivity and time management and learning to connect who you are (CEO mindset) with what's important (results & experiences) and bringing that into your day (actions). She also shares what value-based productivity is, how it helps moms deal with mom guilt and even teaches our kids the skills they need to excel.   Learn how to cut through the daily clutter, focus on the essential and make steady progress toward better days and bigger dreams with today's episode.  In This Episode, You'll Discover:   how Tracy's business started after a lightbulb moment when she realized that the life she wanted no longer synced with her new life as a mom how she used the skills she had learned over the years in the corporate world to start her business how being productive should first start with reframing how you see productivity and time management why you should start by knowing what you value in your life in order to know when to say "no" and when to say "yes" what value-based productivity is and how it helps moms deal with mom guilt why it's important to consider the different roles you have, connect who you are to what's important, and bring that into your day how teaching value-based productivity helps our kids be able to navigate the world, develop, and excel why it's important for moms to understand who they are and how that impacts their children Tracy's advice for overwhelmed moms   I think that today's discussion is so important. Moms need to learn that they can find time to do what matters most. They just need to reframe their mindset  about productivity so that they can enjoy being in the moment whether they're spending time with family or running their business.   Where to Find Tracy: www.tracylynnmorgan.com Find Tracy on Instagram Find Tracy on Facebook Well-Planned Week – A Starter Kit The Essential List – Pocket Guide Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Are you homeschooling a pre-teen or teen and wondering how to inspire them to love learning? Our guest today believes it possible to reignite teens' natural curiosity and their fire for learning if we are open to trying a new educational approach.   Evgeniya Andrianova, mom of 2 and creator of Teen Ideas Matter, is on a mission to help teens start meaningful projects that impact the world around them. She talks about the benefits that project-based learning can provide for both kids and their parents, how to use this education approach in homeschooling and in life.    She also shares why it's important to do project-based learning with a holistic approach, considering not just the goals and project plans but also the power of sleep, good nutrition, yoga and meditation, emotional intelligence, resilience, and growth mindset.   If you want to learn how a holistic approach to project-based learning can help your teen love learning, stay confident, and strive for greatness, you're going to be inspired by this episode. In This Episode, You'll Discover:   how Evgeniya's project management background and passion for projects inspired her to create her business what project-based learning is and the different elements it involves how you can implement project-based learning in homeschooling the skills that project-based learning teaches kids and how they can be applied to everyday life what wholistic project-based learning is and how she's applying it to the teen community how parents can also benefit from their teenagers doing project-based learning her advice on what parents can do to reignite their teenagers' love for learning what her new book for teens, called "Make It Great, Stay Calm and Get Your Idea Done", is all about her new Curious Mindset digital course for parents and how you can get a discount for it as part of the Homeschool CEO family   This episode truly resonates with me because we also do project-based learning at home and have seen firsthand what it can do for kids. I also see such power and potential in teenagers and believe that we, as parents, must do what we can to empower them and make them see that what they are doing matters.     Where to Find Evgeniya: www.teenideasmatter.com Make It Great: Stay Calm and Get Your Idea Done (book for teens) Make It Great: Stay Calm and Get Your Idea Done (on Amazon) Curious Mindset Digital Course for Parents (use code: HOMESCHOOLCEO to get 15% off) Find Evgeniya on Instagram Find Evgeniya on Facebook Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Success in all of life is possible. As Homeschool CEOs, we don't have to accept mediocrity or failure in one area in order to achieve success in another area. Today's guest, Susan Vernicek, shares 3 simple keys that can unlock your fullest success potential.   As a mom of twins + Mindset Igniter, Coach, and Creator of Identity Magazine, Susan has identified a simple 3-step formula that helps mompreneurs achieve success in all aspects of life, including homeschooling and business.    On today's episode, Susan shares with us how she is winning in her life through Self-Acceptance, Appreciation, and Personal Achievement and gives us practical steps on how we can do the same.   If you want to get all A's in your life, this episode will inspire you to reach your fullest successful potential!  In This Episode, You'll Discover:   the pivotal moment in her life when Susan realized that she can leave her 9-5 job and do something else that makes her happier how she deals with the many challenges that came with growing her business Her 3-step A-game formula for success and how she's applying it to her own life including homeschooling and running a business how achieving anything in life first starts with acceptance and appreciation How acceptance and appreciation helps her with day-to-day life especially during the current pandemic her practical advice for Homeschool CEOs for getting unstuck and feeling like they're not achieving anything   Susan's secret to success is mindblowing. It's not at all what most people would think about doing to achieve success. It just goes to show that we can achieve amazing things just by starting with acceptance and gratitude.  Where to Susan: www.susanvernicek.com www.IdentityMagazine.net Find Susan on Instagram Find Susan on Facebook Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

It's about that time of the year when new homeschool moms start questioning their decision to homeschool. Families currently forced to do virtual schooling because of the pandemic may be starting to feel the struggle too. If that's you, pause and hear this: Homeschooling does not need to feel or heavy. There is an easier way.  This wisdom came from Cara Mendez, who's a wife and a mom to 5 gorgeous kiddos and 2 rescue dogs, a multiple business owner, and an Intuitive Success Coach for leaders, visionaries, and change-makers who desire to have it all - on their terms. Listen to this episode as Cara shares how liberating and healing ourselves from societal norms and expectations help us find a sense of power as women and mothers, and how this can be applied to homeschooling as well.  If you're on the brink of giving up homeschooling because you think it's too hard, this episode will teach you that there's more than one way to homeschool and that you can find one that works for you.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: How Cara started her own liberation by choosing home birth for her second child What homeschooling while working was like for her family during the first 5 years How being diagnosed with severe adrenal fatigue prompted their family to switch to unschooling How coming back to herself liberated her, after putting her passions in the back burner since becoming a mom Cara's thoughts on virtual schooling How she came to the realization that we're not programmed as humans for forced education and what that means for her family What unschooling and interest-led learning looks like for her family How unschooling helped her kids become self-directed learners Her thoughts on how the societal norms and expectations that have been indoctrinated within us take our power away Cara's biggest advice for struggling new homeschoolers    Talking to Cara really made me think about society's beliefs about parents always knowing what's best for their kids. She shows us that giving our kids the power to  direct their education truly helps us raise fully liberated and alive children.   Where to Find Cara: Homeschool Boss Mom Thrivebook  http://www.caramendez.com/hbmthrivebook   Soul Healing Revolution FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/soulhealingrevolution   Cara Mendez on IG http://www.instagram.com/caramendez_ Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

What do you get when you combine international travel, military life, entrepreneurship, and homeschooling? A world class opportunity unlike any other!  Our guest today is Anna Larson, from NomadAbout. Her nomadic family, which includes her husband, 2 kids, plus a fur baby, has spent the past 16 years living overseas and visiting as many countries as they can while homeschooling and running a business. Anna shows us how putting down roots is not a must to run a successful business, and how it's possible to make the entire world your classroom! In This Episode, You'll Discover: how traveling with her family growing up to places near their hometown started Anna's love for travel the story of how she started working and traveling the world in her early twenties the story of her marrying a soldier and how that led to her family traveling the world  how her daughter's experience in private school led to their family's decision to homeschool despite Anna's initial hesitation how their family benefits from her homeschooling the kids while running a business what she did when she was not allowed to run a business while their military family was stationed in Africa what homeschooling looked like for their family while they were living overseas the most difficult part about having to work outside of their home and how she dealt with the mom guilt her biggest takeaways from running a business and homeschooling in different countries how homeschooling and living in different countries helped shape their kids her advice for entrepreneurs who want to homeschool and run a business while traveling the world I loved hearing Anna's stories because I too, dream about the things that she and her family have done. They are proof that one doesn't need to put down roots to build a successful business and that homeschooling is not limited to just the confines of  your home.    Where to Find Anna: www.nomadabout.com Find Anna on Instagram Find Anna on Facebook Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Was Covid-19 crisis schooling your first experience with home education? Thankfully homeschooling is nothing like crisis distance learning. For many entrepreneurs, distance learning meant rigid and frustrating schedules, which led to a whole lot of overwhelm. Homeschooling has meant just the opposite - freedom and flexibility for the entire family.   My guest, Salina Johnson, testifies to that truth. When faced with another potential year of distance learning, Salina knew there had to be an easier way.    Yet, as she considered homeschooling, she had to be realistic about her capacity to tackle more.  Salina was already busy spinning so many plates as a mom of 2 boys, wife, full-time operations manager, fitness coach, and podcast host. She talked to me on the podcast today to share her family's experiences that led to their decision to homeschool and how she's spinning all her plates now while still figuring out homeschooling.   From burnout and overwhelm, to surprise benefits and lifelong lessons, we discuss what it's like to add homeschooling into an already full life.    If you're entertaining the idea of homeschooling while also working full time, running a business, and doing a million other things (or if you're struggling to find your rhythm and flow)  this episode will inspire and encourage you as Salina shares her secret in spinning all the plates of parenting, homeschooling, business, and life. The secret? Developing a heart of gratitude.  In This Episode, You'll Discover:   how burnout led Salina to realize that things needed to change in her life and how that eventually led to her own business of coaching people on fitness and nutrition their family's experience with distance learning when Covid-19 first hit the US in the Spring why she and her husband started to entertain the idea of homeschooling and what led to their decision to finally do it what life looks like right now for her and her family as newbie homeschoolers how she builds a life with a heart of gratitude her tips on how you can build a life of gratitude by intentionally looking for things that you are grateful for how she cultivates gratefulness in her children the biggest lesson that she has learned so far since starting their Homeschool CEO journey   Salina is a great example of how moms who are also entrepreneurs can make homeschooling work despite being busy.    Where to Find Salina: Spinning Plates Podcast Find Salina on Instagram Find Salina on Facebook Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Are you living life on purpose or just going through the motions? As Homeschool CEOs,  we juggle many roles from boss to homeschool mom to wife, daughter, sister, and friend. How can we be intentional about being in the present moment when we have so much going on in our lives?  In today's episode, I talk to Rachel Van Kluyve, homeschooling mama to 2 little ones, wife to her teenage heartthrob, and a creative pursuing her purpose, one dream at a time. We chat about how Rachel manages homeschooling and running multiple business pursuits and how she makes it all work by consciously being present and doing things with intention.  Rachel also shares how knowing your purpose and following your passions can help you discover and create an intentional life for your family, homeschool, and business. If you need inspiration on how to create intention in your own life, you need to listen to this episode. In This Episode, You'll Discover: how losing herself as a new mother led Rachel to do DIY projects as a creative outlet how her DIY projects led her to sharing it online, eventually turning it into an actual business how Rachel fell into trying homeschooling for a year and realizing it was the right lifestyle for their family her biggest struggle in homeschooling while running successful businesses and what she does to make it all work the importance of being intentional and how she practices intentionally being present while doing work or being with her kids how the idea for her book, She Made Herself a Home, came into fruition and what it's all about the value of creating your space with intention and how she applies it to their homeschool room her tips on how and where Homeschool CEOs can start with intentionally planning their homeschool space whether they have a room or not her advice for entrepreneurs who are thinking about homeschooling their kids   Rachel is such an inspiration! Not only is she an expert at turning spaces into places that people will love, she also shows us that it's possible to create a life we love by knowing our purpose and following our passions.    Where to Find Rachel: www.crateandcottage.com She Made Herself a Home Podcast Find Rachel on Instagram Find Rachel on Facebook Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

All of our Homeschool CEO stories are unique, and Jo Ebisujima's Homeschool CEO story is an incredible example of that. She is a Montessori-inspired, time-bending, travel loving, creative business coach who lives life on her own terms and helps other moms do the same.  Born in the UK, Jo now lives in Japan with her Japanese-born husband and their son.    In today's episode, we chat about what it's like to homeschool in a country that's NOT “homeschool-friendly,” and how she (and her son) have found community outside of their small town. Jo also reveals her secret to working only ten hours a month to build her international business and how she helps other moms build their empire around their family.    In This Episode, You'll Discover: The story of how Jo ended up living in Japan What the Kaizen and Swiss Cheese methods are and how moms can use them for both homeschooling and running a business What it was like for her as a Homeschool CEO homeschooling an only child and how they deal with socialization What expat life is like in Japan and how she creates a community for herself How her son finds friends he can relate to How her family makes homeschooling and running a business work while traveling How having systems helps her run her business on just 10 hours a month Why the pandemic did not affect their family as much Why she doesn't believe in work-life balance and what she thinks you should do instead Her tips for new homeschooling parents   What I loved about Jo was she is NOT your typical homeschool mom! From her pink hair to her travel plans, she has created the life of her dreams. Jo shared so many nuggets of wisdom that all of us can learn from. It just goes to show that homeschooling and running a business is something we can do wherever we are in the world.   Where to Find Jo: www.jojoebi.com Find Jo on Instagram Find Jo on Facebook Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Some kids are challenging to raise. Their behavior may leave their parents feeling exhausted, hopeless, and embarrassed. So what's a mom to do? How do we control challenging behavior? What if it's actually us, as moms, that need to change? What if our kids aren't really difficult or challenging? What if they simply think outside the box?     Our guest today is Lindsay Leiviska, a Christian wife, homeschool mom of three, and educator with a Masters Degree in Teaching. Her life was turned upside down when her son turned 18 months old and suddenly became a "difficult child.” Everything she thought she knew about being a good Christian mom was challenged.   Over the past six years, Lindsay has discovered an appreciation for how God created out-of-the-box kids and now she's on a mission to empower parents who are raising children who think and process the world differently.   In This Episode, You'll Discover:   their family's experience in adopting a baby after a journey through infertility how their adopted baby's behavior changed drastically at 18 months old and how it affected their homeschooling and family life the shame involved in Lindsay realizing that she didn't have the tools to help her son and the pivotal moment that led her to get help via counseling the steps she and her family took to get their son to what he is now how the experience of raising their adopted son and learning how the brain works helped Lindsay become a better parent and teacher the importance of casting a vision for your child why out-of-the-box thinkers should not be considered "oppositional defiance" and how they will change the world how she provides support for homeschool moms raising uniquely-designed kids her advice to Homeschool CEOs who are in the trenches and dealing with a "difficult" child why parents are supposed to put relationship first with their kids   I can relate so much to Lindsay's story because I raised an out-of-the box child too. I hope this lets you know that you're not alone in this journey and that there's no shame in raising uniquely-designed kids. I hope Lindsay's story will encourage you to get help so that you can give your child the tools he needs in order to thrive.   Where to Find Lindsay: www.aheartforallstudents.com A Heart for All Students Podcast Find Lindsay on Instagram Find Lindsay on Facebook Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

In today's episode, my guest, Lori Beth Auldridge, and I dive deep into three parts of being a successful Homeschool CEO. We talk personal: How to grow in authenticity and abundance, and how to embrace our differences. We talk business: How to celebrate business success regardless of what is going on around you.  We talk homeschooling: Your kids are learning even if we aren't “teaching” them.   As a homeschool mom of 3 girls and owner of several businesses, including a nationwide community of moms called Yaya Mama, and a podcast called, Elevating Motherhood, Lori Beth shares how she became successful in business and in homeschooling by staying true to herself and creating a life she loves. She also talks about how to celebrate one's success in business and homeschool despite the pandemic and how she empowers other moms to live with an abundance mindset and grow in an authentic, vulnerable community. In This Episode, You'll Discover: how some Homeschool CEOs are experiencing the pandemic differently and the guilt that comes with being successful while others are struggling the messages that hold us back as moms and how Lori Beth gets off of the "struggle bus" how to celebrate your successes by being authentic and without bragging how she encourages women in her sisterhood to have an abundance mindset how she manages all her businesses when her life is so full why having long-term relationships are important for both your businesses and personal life  the value of rest and how Lori Beth makes sure she gets enough of it how the value of trust plays a role in her marriage and in homeschooling her kids how observing, being curious, and taking the time to get to know your child is a big part of homeschooling and how this translates to business as well her advice for newbie Homeschool CEOs   I love that Lori Beth shared so many nuggets of truth, not only about homeschooling and running a business, but also about being a woman. She shows us that it's 100% possible to live a life we love and that we are capable of creating it for ourselves.    Where to Find Lori Beth: www.elevatingmotherhood.com www.yayamamas.com Find Lori Beth on Instagram Additional Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Have you ever encountered an unschooling family and thought that they're not doing anything? Do you think that it is educational neglect?    In today's episode, I talk to Dr. Cheryl Schmitt who is an unschooling mom of 4, a holistic living advocate, and owner of a wellness-based chiropractic practice. She talks to us about her thoughts on education and why her family embraces holistic homeschooling. She also shares what unschooling looks like for her family with a mission to help others understand what it really is and the freedom that can be attained through it.   In This Episode, You'll Discover:   how Cheryl's trust in nature and professional background as a chiropractor changed the way she homeschools her kids why the premise that children have to be taught in order to learn is not correct why Cheryl and her family embrace a more natural and holistic approach to health and homeschooling what unschooling looks like for their family and how it's not what some people think is "doing nothing" how unschooling allows kids to focus on their strengths instead of their weaknesses and teaches them to embrace their own individuality why there needs to have a paradigm shift in teaching and learning in order for people to understand what unschooling really is how their family handles people who are not supportive of unschooling how the traditional school system is causing anxiety and depression in kids   I love Cheryl's approach to education. She embodies what it really means to be a Homeschool CEO. She makes us realize that we don't need to be like anyone else or do what everybody else does in order to be successful. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/23    Where to Find Cheryl: www.fearlessfamilyhealth.com Find Cheryl on Instagram Find Cheryl on Facebook Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

When it comes to homeschooling, you have so many different choices. It can leave you wanting all the things yet feel overwhelmed. It can also cause your kids to feel frustrated and unmotivated to learn.    The truth is, you don't need all the things in order to successfully homeschool. In fact, according to Wendy Zanders, a Professional Decluttering Coach and homeschool mom to 2 kids, keeping it simpler than simple is what you really need to do to homeschool without tears. In this episode, Wendy reveals how her family's initial struggles with homeschooling led them to minimalist homeschooling. She also shares useful tips on how you can minimize the clutter in your business and homeschool in order to lessen overwhelm and simplify your life.   If you're ready to be inspired to keep things simple, you need to meet Wendy!   For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/22   Where to Find Wendy: www.wendyzanders.com Find Wendy on Instagram Find Wendy on Facebook Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

It can be lonely being a Homeschool CEO because we usually don't fit into the typical homeschool mom stereotype. But did you know that this can also affect our kids and that they can feel isolated and lonely too?   Today, I open up and share about my life-long mission to build authentic connection and community among everyone I meet (including kids). I share the experience of how a friend's suicide affected who I am today, and why I believe we all need to be proactive in helping our kids (and ourselves) find their tribe.    If you've ever felt like you just didn't  fit in with “stereotypical” homeschooling families, this episode will serve as a sweet reminder that there are other CEO's just like you!  Learn how you too can connect with others who are more like us.    PLUS, I reveal how a recent experience helped me realize that the Homeschool CEO Society I started is not really just for moms but for their families too. Spoiler Alert!    If you want to find out what the future holds for Homeschool CEO Society and how you and your family can take part in my groundbreaking idea, tune in to this episode for my exciting announcement.   For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/21   Resources Mentioned: Homeschool CEO Society Application Form Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Homeschool CEO on Instagram Follow Homeschool CEO on Facebook  Be Part of the Homeschool CEO community on Facebook Follow Homeschool CEO on Pinterest

Have you ever browsed Instagram photos or watched YouTube videos of women homeschooling their kids and running a business while traveling full-time in an RV and thought “I want to do that too”? It may not be as glamorous or as sexy as you think.   Today, I had a real and authentic conversation about this with Heather Farris, Pinterest Marketing Expert and homeschool mom of two girls. Heather and her family traveled full time in an RV in 2019, all while homeschooling and running her business. Heather shared how it's not always “sunshine and rainbows.” She revealed the pros and cons of this lifestyle and gives practical tips on how you can make it work for you too. In This Episode, You'll Discover:   how her husband's stressful work environment in the Air Force led their family to reconnect and travel full-time in an RV how traveling is not the same as what you see on YouTube and Instagram how not planning in advance made traveling difficult for their family what Heather loves most about traveling while homeschooling and running a business the benefits their kids gained and the struggles they experienced with traveling what homeschooling looked like on the road, what didn't work, and what they did to make it work her practical pieces of advice for those who want to travel while homeschooling and running a business   I love how honest Heather was in sharing her experiences. She makes us realize that sometimes the things we do are hard, but they can also be worth it. She shows us that despite the struggles in homeschooling and running a business while traveling, you can still make it work. In fact, they love it so much that they're doing it again.   

Have you ever wished that kids come with a manual? Don't you wish it's easier to understand why your kids and other people act the way they do? According to Melissa Corkum, it's possible through understanding the Enneagram.   Melissa is not only a mom of 6 kids by birth and adoption but also an Empowered to Connect Parent Trainer, Certified Life Coach, Enneagram Coach, and essential oil specialist. Melissa explained what the Enneagram is all about and how we can use it in both parenting and business so that we can laugh more and yell less.   If you're looking for ways to become a better version of yourself as a parent and a Homeschool CEO, you need to tune in to this episode.   For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/19

As moms, we all want our kids to reach their full potential, but have you ever wondered how to do that without getting in the way? How do we encourage them to explore and follow their passions and interests as we homeschool them?    In today's episode, my guest, Amy Lee Westervelt, a homeschool mom and a Mindset Business Coach for empaths and highly sensitive people, shares how she allows her kids to take ownership of their own education using a hybrid of unschooling and homeschooling methodologies that foster child-led learning. She also tells us how she uses her expertise on mindset training not only in business but also in homeschooling and parenting 5 kids under 8.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: how Amy Lee homeschools 5 kids under 8 years old while running a thriving business how she created a system wherein fun and quality time with her kids overlap with education how she started what she calls an Engage and Escape system for homeschooling how she conducts a hybrid of the unschooling and homeschooling methodologies to foster child-led learning at home Why she thinks that we shouldn't be punished with education nor be rewarded for learning What the Law of Attraction is and how she uses it not only in parenting and homeschooling but also in business what her biggest struggle is in homeschooling and how she deals with it her advice for mom entrepreneurs who are considering homeschooling their kids   Amy Lee's untraditional thoughts and opinions on learning will make you see education in a different light. They will make you realize that your kids can have fun while learning and that it's possible to let them be all that they're meant to be without us limiting their potential.

Do you ever wonder what Homeschool CEOs do to become successful in both homeschooling and running a business? The secret is in implementing systems. My guest for today is Angie Askelsen, a veteran homeschool mom of 4 who also runs her own successful business as a certified Online Business Manager (OBM). Angie tells us how her love for organization inspired her not only to create systems for their homeschool but also to start a business that helps clients streamline and automate their processes. She also shares how creating systems help give us freedom as Homeschool CEOs. If you're feeling overwhelmed juggling homeschooling and your business, you will definitely learn a lot on how to be more organized from Angie's experiences.For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/17

Have you ever wondered how homeschooling affects our kids in adulthood? Does it affect their choices on how they live their lives and how they choose to educate their own kids? In today's episode, I chat with second generation homeschooler and Homeschool CEO, Mary Tindall. Mary shares with us how homeschooling prepared her for entrepreneurship and how she's using everything she has learned to homeschool her own kids while running a successful copywriting business. If you want to be inspired and learn about the experiences of someone who was homeschooled growing up, this is an episode you need to listen to. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/16

What's the value of having a CEO mindset for homeschooling? What CEO traits come handy with the task of teaching your kids? How are you being a leader to your family? Join in to find the answers. In this episode, I'll reveal how you can apply the CEO mindset to homeschooling. Learn why not having the fear of failure works to your advantage and how you can take the visionary role for your kids now to help them better prepare for their future. For complete show notes click: https://homeschoolceopodcast.com/15

Navigating life in a blended family can be tricky especially if you're homeschooling half of your kids while the other half goes to public school. Add running a business to the mix and things can become chaotic. However, it can be done.  This week, I chat with Kesha Bailey, an amazing entrepreneur who is successfully managing it all. She shares with us how she navigates the complexities of having a blended family and how she convinced her husband to be supportive of homeschooling. She also tells us how she makes it possible to bring calmness in the midst of chaos when trying to balance homeschooling and running a business. If you're in a blended family and you're thinking of homeschooling while running a business or if you have a blend of homeschooled and public schooled kids, this is an episode that will be sure to inspire you. For complete show notes click: https://www.homeschoolceopodcast.com/14

Are you a new single mom trying to navigate the ups and downs of balancing parenting, homeschooling, and running a business? You're not alone. I know exactly how you feel.   In this final episode of our Single Moms Series, I open up about the very recent changes that have happened in my life including my decision to separate from my husband of 16 years. I also talk about why I think homeschooling is a benefit for single mom entrepreneurs and give you my tips on how you can make it all work. Listen in and be encouraged knowing that you are not alone and that I'm right here with you. For the complete show notes click: http://homeschoolceopodcast.com/13

How do you cope when you suddenly find yourself as a single homeschool mom to 6 kids? Is it even possible to bounce back, earn an income as a businesswoman, and still homeschool your kids? Yes, it is. In this second installment of our Single Moms Series, I talk to Donielle Showvay, who experienced suddenly becoming a single homeschool mom to her six kids when her husband was arrested and sent to jail. She shares how she and her kids were able to cope as well as how she managed to continue homeschooling and run a business too despite the challenges.  If you want to learn how a family can not only bounce back but also thrive after trauma, you'll want to listen to this inspiring episode. For complete show notes click: https://homeschoolceopodcast.com/12/

Are you a single mom entrepreneur thinking about homeschooling your kids or vice versa? Not sure if you can do it? Yes, you can! This is the first episode in our new Single Mom Series where I interview single moms who successfully homeschool and manage their own business. Today, I chat with Sarah Wall, owner of XeraSupport and courageous single mom to 6 kids, from infancy to teenager, including two with special needs. She talks about her challenges and triumphs as a homeschool mom and businesswoman and shares tips on how you can do the same.  If you're looking to be inspired to start your own Homeschool CEO journey as a single mom, Sarah's story will be sure to encourage you.  For complete show notes click: https://homeschoolceopodcast.com/11/

As moms, it's normal to get angry every so often, but what happens when anger and rage negatively affects your relationships with your kids (and hubby)? Thankfully it's possible to overcome destructive anger and enjoy being a mom! How? In today's episode, I get to chat with Natalie Hixson, a Certified Professional Life Coach, who suffered from destructive anger and negative emotions herself. In this very relatable interview, we talk about how these can affect your life as a wife, mom and Homeschool CEO. She also shares insights on how you can stop anger in its tracks and get back to enjoying a joy filled life. If you want to start your own journey to recovery from destructive anger and negative emotions, don't miss this episode! For complete show notes click: https://homeschoolceopodcast.com/10/

"Do not be discouraged because you don't see people like you. You may be the one that needs to start the movement." - Jacqueline Our nation (and the world) is struggling with issues on racism and inclusivity. Can I ask you a question? How much diversity is in your homeschool? How are you teaching your children to be an ally and advocate for black and brown people?  Today's guest,  Jacqueline Howard,  business owner and Christian homeschool mom of 4, joins me to openly talk about the hard things that many people are afraid to say. She shares the struggles they have faced as a homeschool family of color and how they were able to overcome them. If you believe that there is beauty in all of us and that inclusivity and discrimination are issues we need to discuss, grab a tissue and don't miss this important episode!   For the complete shownotes, please visit https://homeschoolceopodcast.com/9/

Do you want your marketing efforts to produce better results for your business? That starts with clear brand messaging. In this episode, I talk with Brand and Messaging Strategist and homeschool mom of 4, Lindsey Johnson, about how to create brand messaging that converts prospects into customers. She also shares what it means to create a legacy life within one's family and business. If you want to find clarity in your brand and  communicate that effectively to people, this is an episode you don't want to miss. For complete show notes click: https://homeschoolceopodcast.com/8/

What is a Homeschool CEO? Does being a business owner make you a CEO? I'm homeschooling my kid, can I be a Homeschool CEO? Find out the answers to these questions and more. Today, I'm sharing with you the awesome backstory of how Homeschool CEO came to be. You'll discover the crazy series of events that led me from being an "odd mom" to having clarity as an entrepreneur. Listen in and learn whether or not you are operating from an identity of being a CEO. For complete show notes click: https://homeschoolceopodcast.com/7/