Kirsten Liebolt – Embracing Bravery

In a world that often values conformity and follows conventional paths, homeschoolers have embarked on a journey that requires immense courage and a unique sense of bravery. Kirsten Liebolt, the host of the renowned podcast “Addicted to Brave,” celebrates the indomitable spirit of homeschoolers and their addiction to being brave.

Homeschooling, as an alternative form of education, demands a certain level of audacity. Opting out of traditional school systems and choosing a less-traveled path requires homeschoolers to confront societal norms, overcome doubts, and face criticism. The decision to homeschool often stems from a deep desire to provide tailored education, nurturing individual passions and allowing for personalized growth.

As a veteran homeschooler, she also shares how life changes as a parent of adults!

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Holly Armstrong – Giving Our Children Wings

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Holly Armstrong, the founder of Wings 4 the Gifted, on my podcast. Holly is a true advocate for gifted children, and her inspiring journey has led her to create a company that coaches, instructs, and advocates for parents of gifted learners, including twice-exceptional learners. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, a Master’s Degree in Gifted Curriculum and Instruction, and a Ph.D. in General Psychology with an emphasis on Cognition and Instruction, Holly’s expertise in the field of gifted education is truly impressive. She shares ideas that will inspire every parent!

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Mandi Frost – The Benefits of Finding a Coach for Your Teen

Hey there! I’m excited to share with you an upcoming podcast episode where I chat with Mandi Frost, an academic coach who partners with parents to coach students.

What’s interesting is that Mandi doesn’t just coach students – she also coaches parents. She believes that a three-way partnership is crucial for success when working with a child. That way, everyone is on the same page, and the child can get the support they need both at home and with their coach.

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Tatiana Fallon – A Homeschooled Homeschooler and Leadership Education

My time in school was a rocky road. I was picked on and harassed, and not all of my teachers were stellar. Honestly, I regret not having been homeschooled instead. But in this week’s episode, I had a chance to sit down and chat with Tatiana Fallon, who, at the ripe age of five, decided never to go back to school again. She was homeschooled and now homeschools her own four children. With her personal experience in overcoming dyslexia, she has valuable insights into helping others do the same. Plus, she shares her expertise in Leadership Education and a whole lot more. Don’t miss this one!

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Nancy Mikhail – Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning is a term used in academia that we really need to learn more about in the homeschool community.  It is a wonderful way to make learning more engaging and fun!  Nancy Mikhail from Build-A-Project shares more about what project-based learning is and how to incorporate it into your homeschooling.  It is a great way to be more flexible working with several age ranges. Find out more in this podcast episode!

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Dianne Kelley – Simplifying Education with Mastery

Oh my gosh!  I love what Dianne Kelley shares in this episode! Her radical ideas about how to teach your kids mastery of subjects make total sense.  She also shares the history of educational standards and why they are a mirage.  You don’t want to miss this episode!

Dianne Kelley’s business, The Simple Scholar, is a place for parents and educators to find in-depth training at their own pace with workshops and courses to help you simplify and improve the home education process. No matter where your child is – ahead, behind, or average – everything you learn at The Simple Scholar will help you to help your child.

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Clare & Kimberly from Blackbird & Company – Writing is a Gift

Language Arts can be a challenging subject to teach.  Too often, it is taught with the goal of checking off boxes and teaching terms and forms rather than with the goal of giving our kids a voice.  Kimberley Bredberg and Clare Bonn from Blackbird and Company have their priorities straight. Be sure to check out this episode to find out more!

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Kathy Mellor – Giving a Voice to Genius

In order to make our genius “real,” we need to be able to communicate it to others.  Usually, this requires us to be able to speak and or write about it.  Kathy Mellor is all about communication.  In her business, Unleashing Your Voice, she helps parents and students communicate more effectively.  Kathy and I met through the Leadership Education Mentoring Institute; she was my mentor for years.  She is an amazing woman, and I’m so happy she shares her genius in this episode!

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Kent and Amy Bowler – Looking for Genius

Realizing the genius in our home can be challenging.  We tend to see the negative in ourselves, our spouse, and our kids much more easily than the positive.  In this week’s episode, I talk with Kent and Amy Bowler about our challenges with realizing genius and its importance of it. 

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Carrie De Francisco – Homeschooling Outside of the Box

Too often in life, we get caught up in the things we have to check off.  The boxes we have to fill.  My chat with Carrie De Francisco, the host of the popular podcast “Coffee with Carrie Homeschool Help,” was so much fun! We talked about the joy that can be had when we stop limiting ourselves, our kids, and our homeschool experience if we are willing to step outside the box society so often puts us in. We could have talked for hours!  Carrie is a fantastic woman with so much wisdom to share. I know you will really enjoy this episode!

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