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Is it possible to build a 6 or 7-figure business while homeschooling your kids? How do other Homeschool CEO’s make it all work? How does blending homeschooling and entrepreneurship achieve true freedom and flexibility for the entire family? And the biggest question of all, can I *really* run a profitable business and homeschool WITHOUT feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted? Welcome to the Homeschool CEO Podcast where we will answer ALL of these questions and so much more. Your host Jen Myers is a wife and mom with 16 years of homeschooling and entrepreneurship experience. She talks with other Homeschool CEO’s about how they are making it all work. Listen in for practical tips on mindset mixed with a special blend of business and homeschool strategy – everything you need to successfully homeschool while running a profitable business!
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Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
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:
She Made Herself a Home Podcast
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Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
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.
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Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
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:
A Heart for All Students Podcast
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Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
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.
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Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
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
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Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
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
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Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
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
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Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
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.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
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
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
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.