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Ep 358: The Dream is Still Alive (Even If You’re Doubting Everything) Feeling Doubt at the End of the School Year? Why You’re Not Failing—You’re Growing
May is a whirlwind — filled with reflection, burnout, celebration, transitions, and anticipation. And if you’re feeling a wave of doubt about your school, your vision, or your leadership right now — you’re not alone.
In today’s episode, I’m opening up about one of the hardest Mays in my journey building Lighthouse Learning Microschool. Sitting in my car, exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if I had made a mistake — questioning if I was cut out for this dream I had worked so hard for.
If you’re second-guessing everything — Is this really working? Am I crazy to think I can do this? — I want you to hear me clearly:
👉 You are not failing. You are growing.
Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:
✅ Why doubt is normal for microschool founders and education entrepreneurs (especially in May)
✅ How to recognize that low energy doesn’t invalidate your vision
✅ Why difficulty isn’t a detour — it’s often a sign of breakthrough
✅ How real founders (like Darla and Laura) overcame moments of fear, low enrollment, and uncertainty
✅ Practical steps to reset your confidence and clarity before summer hits
You’ll also hear my personal story from the flood year at Lighthouse — when nothing looked like the dream I envisioned — and how I had to redefine what success looked like through seasons of difficulty.
✨ Practical strategies you can start today:
Write down three obstacles you’ve already overcome this year
Reach out to a fellow microschool builder, mentor, or mastermind community for encouragement
Rest before you rush — major decisions should come after recovery, not from exhaustion
🌟 You’re not behind. You’re just becoming.
👉 Ready to rebuild your momentum and vision this summer?
Join us inside MicroSchool Masterminds, where dreamers, builders, and leaders grow their microschools with real support, systems, and soul.
🔗 Learn more and join at www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag @TeacherLetYourLightShine when you share — we love seeing this incredible community grow!
Microschool Masterminds.
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance.
Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities.
VELA Organization:
VELA Education Fund
Join our Mastermind Program!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Teacher, Let Your Light Shine's Microschool Community | Facebook
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You’ll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at teachersletyourlightshine.com!
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By Makenzie Oliver| Micro-School Mentor| Homeschooling Business Coach| Homeschool Teacher Consultant | Micro-school Mom #micro-school #homeschool #teacherletyourlightshine
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May is a whirlwind — filled with reflection, burnout, celebration, transitions, and anticipation. And if you’re feeling a wave of doubt about your school, your vision, or your leadership right now — you’re not alone.
In today’s episode, I’m opening up about one of the hardest Mays in my journey building Lighthouse Learning Microschool. Sitting in my car, exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if I had made a mistake — questioning if I was cut out for this dream I had worked so hard for.
If you’re second-guessing everything — Is this really working? Am I crazy to think I can do this? — I want you to hear me clearly:
👉 You are not failing. You are growing.
Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:
✅ Why doubt is normal for microschool founders and education entrepreneurs (especially in May)
✅ How to recognize that low energy doesn’t invalidate your vision
✅ Why difficulty isn’t a detour — it’s often a sign of breakthrough
✅ How real founders (like Darla and Laura) overcame moments of fear, low enrollment, and uncertainty
✅ Practical steps to reset your confidence and clarity before summer hits
You’ll also hear my personal story from the flood year at Lighthouse — when nothing looked like the dream I envisioned — and how I had to redefine what success looked like through seasons of difficulty.
✨ Practical strategies you can start today:
Write down three obstacles you’ve already overcome this year
Reach out to a fellow microschool builder, mentor, or mastermind community for encouragement
Rest before you rush — major decisions should come after recovery, not from exhaustion
🌟 You’re not behind. You’re just becoming.
👉 Ready to rebuild your momentum and vision this summer?
Join us inside MicroSchool Masterminds, where dreamers, builders, and leaders grow their microschools with real support, systems, and soul.
🔗 Learn more and join at www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag @TeacherLetYourLightShine when you share — we love seeing this incredible community grow!
Microschool Masterminds.
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance.
Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities.
VELA Organization:
VELA Education Fund
Join our Mastermind Program!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Teacher, Let Your Light Shine's Microschool Community | Facebook
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You’ll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at teachersletyourlightshine.com!
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