February 18, 2025

306: Taking a Family Gap Year As An Entrepreneur: Homeschooling, Traveling Abroad, and Ditching Instagram (While Growing Your Business) with Emily Conley

1 hour 3 minutes

Today, I’m chatting with Emily Conley, an incredible copywriter, business owner, and world traveler who’s been balancing work, family, and homeschooling—all while exploring different countries. If you’ve ever wondered, is it possible to run a business without social media?, Could I travel full-time with my family?, or How does homeschooling actually work on the go?—this episode is for you!

Emily shares the wild story of losing her Instagram account (twice!) and how she not only kept her business going but had her highest revenue year ever without relying on social media. We also dive into what it’s like to take a family gap year, the logistics of renting out their home, selling their cars, and making travel work with a young child.

In this episode, we cover:

Losing Instagram after four years of growing a business—and what happened next
Running a business without social media and where her clients actually come from
Traveling the world while still working
Homeschooling on the road—what it looks like and how she makes it work
Scheduling, time management, and working across different time zones
The biggest mindset shifts around work, life, and doing things your way

Emily keeps it so real—sharing the challenges, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way (in detail!). If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping away from social media, changing the way you work, or traveling with your family, this episode will give you so much inspiration (and practical tips to make it happen!).

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- Work with Emily: https://emilywriteswell.com

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