Lisa Nehring has homeschooled for almost 30 years. She’s watched the world of home education change drastically: from people being thrown into jail for pulling their children out of school to today’s massive movement of homeschooling. Lisa is the director of True North Homeschool Academy, an online academy for homeschool students. They feature live and pre-recorded classes, … Continue reading The Innovation Called Homeschool with Lisa Nehring | Season 1 Episode 2

It’s time again for Educationeering! Here’s the first episode, featuring me rambling about an issue I see in every creator I encounter- especially the ones who are just starting out. I faced it too. I still face it sometimes. It’s the fear of shipping. Know what you have to do to overcome it? Ship something. … Continue reading The Fear of Shipping | Season 2 PILOT Episode

Lydia Hodgson is a college opt-out who has a story different from anyone that I know. She took a gap year, backpacking her way across Europe alone. She joins me today to talk about gap years, traveling, and self-education. “There’s danger everywhere, so you might as well just go for it.” -Lydia We cover: How … Continue reading All About Gap Years with Lydia Hodgson: Season 1 Episode 16

This week’s episode features Madison Kanna, a self-taught software developer. She has done a wonderful job documenting her learning process on her blog, madisonkanna.com. “Find something that you would do even if you wouldn’t get paid for it.” -Madison Topics Covered: How Madison got started as an engineer How she taught herself Javascript The importance … Continue reading The Skill it Takes to be Your Own Teacher with Madison Kanna: Season 1 Episode 15

High school is more than just Algebra and Science. One of the best ways to grow your skills (and give yourself an edge) is to start your own business. Melissa Horst, one of my childhood friends, has run her own dog raising business all through her high school experience. She joins me today to tell … Continue reading Run a Business in High School with Melissa Horst: Season 1 Episode 14

T.K. Coleman is the Education Director of Praxis, where he engages in philosophical dialogue every day with hundreds of young people who are building their own careers and creating unique journeys of self-education. He writes about philosophy extensively on his blog and the Praxis blog, including posts like Productivity begins with Philosophy and Who Needs … Continue reading How Important is Philosophy? Season 1 Episode 13 with T.K. Coleman

Matt Cannizzo is an entrepreneur, a self-educator, and an out-of-the-box thinker. Humility and integrity are two of his core values. He also sets as his goal the people who have created their own definition of success. Up is the only way to go according to Matt! He weighs in today on what education is, and … Continue reading Self-Education and Success with Matt Cannizzo: Season 1 Episode 12

Taylor King is a videographer and marketer who started his own company, Apple E-Z, at 17 years old. He left film school to pursue his passion outside the confines of the classroom. He specializes in creating vertical videos, which are becoming popular for brands on Instagram. One of his latest videos featured basketball star Anthony … Continue reading Entrepreneurship vs. Schooling with Taylor King: Season 1 Episode 11

Connor Jeffers is an entrepreneur from Chicago, who owns a growth consulting firm that works with companies to build greater sales and marketing impact through their businesses. He also spends time advising young professionals in their careers. I personally have scheduled several advising sessions with Connor through Praxis, the apprenticeship program that I am currently … Continue reading Crafting Your Narrative with Connor Jeffers: Season 1 Episode 10

This week’s episode of Educationeering features a radical pioneer in alternative education. Derek Magill is an entrepreneur and writer focused on the education, career launch and Bitcoin Cash industries. After dropping out of college during his sophomore year as Classics major, Derek worked in the firearms industry and started a marketing company that worked with … Continue reading Build Your Career with Derek Magill: Season 1 Episode 9