ReDream Education

By Makenzie OliverEducation

ReDream Education episodes

June 23, 2025Ep 371: From Lonely to Thriving: How to Build a Microschool Community To Decrease Overwhlem and Increase Results (Even If You Don’t Know Where to Start)
Feeling alone in your microschool journey? Whether you're just starting or several years in, building a microschool community can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast, I’m sharing how I went from homeschooling a few students in my living room to leading a thriving microschool with a fully engaged Parent Advisory Council and a strong waitlist.
You’ll learn:
How to involve parents even when you’re small
What to do in Year 1 to plant seeds of connection
How to grow word-of-mouth marketing organically
The difference between asking for help and building advocates
How to structure sustainable community systems (without burnout)
Whether you’re dreaming, launching, or expanding, you’ll walk away with clear action steps, encouragement, and a reminder: you don’t have to build your school alone.
👥 Plus, I’ll tell you how to join our July Microschool Mastermind for access to my full community-building framework, a plug-and-play parent advocacy team template, and steps to help you grow with clarity and support.
📌 Join us: www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds
Struggling to enroll more students? Tired of posting on social media and hearing crickets? Wish marketing your microschool felt less confusing—and way more effective?
🎉 Today’s the day! The Microschool Marketing Blueprint is officially HERE—and it’s your step-by-step system to attract the right families, grow your enrollment, and finally feel confident in how you market your school. 💡
Whether you’re in the dreaming phase, just launched your school, or are years in and ready to scale, this blueprint gives you the exact roadmap to build a brand, communicate your value, and enroll with ease.
In this episode, I walk you through:
✔️ What’s inside the Blueprint
✔️ Who it’s for (and why it works for all stages)
✔️ Why organic, relationship-based marketing is your secret weapon
✔️ The #1 mistake most microschool founders make in marketing—and how to avoid it
✔️ How YOU can get started today and join the exclusive July bonus webinar
📢 BONUS: If you purchase the Blueprint before June 30th, you’ll receive a private invite to a live webinar this July—where I’ll answer your marketing questions and give you even more tailored support to help you thrive.
🎯 It’s time to stop guessing and start growing.
👉 Grab the Blueprint now at: teachersletyourlightshine.com/blueprint
Let’s light up the path to your full and flourishing microschool—one brilliant message at a time. 🌟
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!
29 min
June 20, 2025 Ep 370: Introducing The Microschool Marketing Blueprint! A Course Designed To Attract, Enroll, and Grow Your Educational Program. A Foundational Marketing Course Designed Just For YOU!
You didn’t start your microschool to become a marketing expert…
But without students, your vision can’t grow. 💔
If you’re unsure how to get the word out, or you’ve tried everything from social media to word-of-mouth with little return, you are not alone—and you are exactly who I created the Microschool Marketing Blueprint for.
In today’s episode, I’m officially introducing you to the 5-step framework that helped me grow Lighthouse Learning from 5 students in my living room to nearly 100—with a waitlist.
This isn’t theory. These are the exact steps I used to build consistent momentum, even when I didn’t know where to start.
🔑 Inside the Microschool Marketing Blueprint, You’ll Learn:
Module 1: Clarify Your Vision and Voice
Before anyone enrolls, you must clearly communicate what you offer. You’ll get tools to refine your messaging so families immediately understand the value of your school.
Module 2: Attract Your Ideal Families
You don’t need every family—you need the right ones. Learn how to find, understand, and speak to the people you're meant to serve.
Module 3: Build Your Brand & Story
This is where your school’s identity becomes magnetic. You’ll learn how to build trust through storytelling and create a consistent brand (even if you’re not techy).
Module 4: Create a Marketing Rhythm
Ditch the burnout. I’ll show you how to build a weekly marketing flow that fits your life, using my exact calendar and workflow templates.
Module 5: Turn Interest into Enrollment
You’ve got leads—now what? Learn how to follow up effectively, book more tours, and confidently close with enrollment tools that work.
💡 Whether you’re in Year 1 or Year 3, still in the classroom or newly launched—this course is your marketing foundation.
You don’t need to do it all. You just need a system that works.
🎯 Enroll in the Microschool Marketing Blueprint here:
👉 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!
34 min
June 17, 2025Ep 369: Struggling to Find Students in a Small Town? How Becky McNichols Built a Thriving Microschool Business from Her Basement While Homeschooling in Rural Kansas
Can you really start a microschool in a rural town, homeschool your own kids, and grow an online business—all at the same time?
Let me introduce you to Becky McNichols, a former public school teacher from a small town in rural Kansas. After stepping away from the traditional classroom to homeschool her two children, Becky didn’t stop there. She transformed her basement into a learning hub—what would become the start of her thriving microschool.
Today, Becky not only runs a growing homeschool hybrid, but she also operates a successful Teachers Pay Teachers store, combining her love of teaching with entrepreneurship.
In this inspiring episode, Becky opens up about:
Leaving the public school system and embracing homeschool life
Teaching from her home in a rural Kansas community
Starting her microschool in her basement with no blueprint
Finding confidence and clarity through the Microschool Marketing Blueprint
Growing her student base, creating curriculum, and balancing it all with family life
Becky is proof that you don’t need a big city, a big budget, or a big building to start.
You just need the courage to begin, the willingness to learn, and the heart to serve.
If you’re feeling stuck in a small town… if you're unsure where the students will come from… or if you’re balancing homeschooling and dreaming of more—this episode is your sign to keep going.
🧭 Ready to follow the same path Becky took?
👉 Join the Microschool Marketing Blueprint today:
Follow Rooted Life Academy on Facebook!
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!
54 min
June 13, 2025Ep 368: Struggling to Find Students? How Florida Teacher-Turned-Microschool Founder Lori Rubel Grew Bloom Beautiful Academy Into a Thriving Homeschool Hybrid With The Microschool Marketing Blueprint
If you’ve ever thought: “I know I’m called to this work… but why aren’t families enrolling?”—you are not alone.
In today’s powerful episode, I’m introducing you to Lori Rubel, a former teacher and now the successful founder of Bloom Beautiful Academy, a growing microschool and homeschool hybrid in Florida.
Lori didn’t start with a marketing degree.
She started with a calling—and her living room.
Like so many of us, Lori left the traditional classroom with a dream to build a safe, joyful, and personalized space for students—but struggled with one major hurdle: How do I find families?
She joined our Microschool Marketing Blueprint course during those uncertain early days, and today, she shares what happened next: how the course helped her build clarity, consistency, and confidence—and how she grew Bloom Beautiful into a place where students and parents feel seen, supported, and empowered.
🌱 What You'll Hear in This Episode:
How Lori transitioned from teacher to school founder (and what surprised her most)
Why marketing felt overwhelming—and how she overcame it
The exact steps and mindset shifts she used from the Microschool Marketing Blueprint
The turning point when parents finally started showing up, scheduling tours, and enrolling
Encouragement for anyone who feels behind, confused, or afraid they’re not cut out for this
🌟 Lori’s story is proof that you don’t need perfection—just a process.
If you’ve been struggling to find students or doubting your ability to grow, this episode will speak directly to your heart.
🛠️ Ready to follow the same steps Lori did?
Join the Microschool Marketing Blueprint at:
👉 Follow Bloom Beautiful Academy on Facebook!
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!
54 min
June 10, 2025Ep 367: Marketing in the Unknown: Why You Can’t Wait for Certainty to Grow Your Microschool
Are you holding back on growing your microschool because you don’t have all the answers yet? In this episode of Teacher Let Your Light Shine, I’m diving into the reality every founder faces—uncertainty. If you’re stuck waiting for a “perfect time” to market, this episode will give you the clarity and push you need to take the next bold step.
I’m sharing how I built Lighthouse Learning Microschool from a living room with only 5 students to nearly 100 today—with no blueprint, no guarantees, and a lot of faith. You’ll learn why waiting for clarity delays your growth, and what you can do today to begin building your microschool’s visibility—even if you feel overwhelmed, underprepared, or unsure.
Whether you’re just getting started or trying to reach full enrollment, this episode is packed with encouragement and real-life strategies for marketing your school when the path ahead isn’t fully lit. Let’s take the next step together.
🧠 You’ll walk away with:
Permission to market without perfection
Practical strategies to build trust with families—even in uncertain times
A powerful mindset shift to help you market in faith, not fear
🎯 Start building momentum now. Your microschool community is waiting—you just need to show up.
👉 Learn more about our marketing tools and resources at: 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!
28 min
June 06, 2025Ep 366: The Marketing Mistakes I Made, the Organizational Systems That Saved Me, and How to Avoid Burnout Before You Even Begin
Are you a teacher or parent building a microschool or homeschool hybrid? Overwhelmed by all the tasks, struggling to stay organized, and unsure how to market your school effectively? You're not alone — and this episode is for you. 🎯
In this powerful episode of the Summer of Clarity series, I’m opening up about the real marketing mistakes I made in my first three years as a microschool founder — and how poor time management, lack of systems, and organizational overwhelm nearly burned me out.
I’ll walk you through:
The biggest mistakes new microschool leaders make in marketing and daily operations
How I fixed my scattered strategy and created repeatable systems
The exact tools, timelines, and templates I used to grow from 6 to 50+ students
What not to do when launching your microschool
How to build your enrollment without sacrificing your sanity
Whether you're still teaching full-time, just launching your school, or trying to scale with confidence, this episode will help you organize your time, clean up your marketing, and step into your role as a confident, capable educational entrepreneur.
🎓 Ready to skip the guesswork? Grab the 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!
31 min
June 03, 2025Ep 365: You’re Not a Salesperson, but You Still Need Students! How the Microschool Marketing Blueprint Will Change Everything
Are you a teacher, homeschool hybrid leader, or microschool founder who feels overwhelmed by marketing your school? You’re not alone—and you don’t need to become a full-time marketer to attract the right families.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the real, raw struggles of building a microschool from the ground up—juggling curriculum, enrollment, communication, and finances—while trying to find students who actually belong in your program.
Makenzie shares the exact struggles she faced in Years 1–3 of launching her microschool—from having no enrollment system, no marketing consistency, and no follow-up strategy—to finally unlocking the systems that grew her school from 6 to 12, then 18 students in her living room… to 50… and now over 100 projected.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I’m not a salesperson.”
“Marketing feels awkward.”
“I just want to help kids and make a difference.”
Then the Microschool Marketing Blueprint was made for you.
This step-by-step course is packed with the foundational systems every microschool or homeschool hybrid needs to enroll students with confidence—and implement real growth strategies in as little as 3–6 weeks.
Whether you're in Year 1 or stabilizing in Year 3, this is the marketing mentorship you’ve been praying for.
🎓 Learn how to:
✔️ Clarify your message
✔️ Attract your ideal families
✔️ Build a simple, repeatable marketing system
✔️ Create enrollment funnels and events
✔️ Grow without burnout
🔗 Learn more + enroll today → www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/blueprint

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!
35 min
May 30, 2025Ep 364: Getting Financial Flow: From Financial Fog to Freedom! How Microschool Leaders Can Build Systems That Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Create Sustainable Growth
Let’s talk about money—but not in a scary or overwhelming way.
In this episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I went from financially winging it (and praying the numbers would work) to building a microschool with clear, sustainable financial systems. If you’re a microschool founder, homeschool hybrid leader, or teacher dreaming of starting your own school—this episode is your financial reset.
This is Part 2 of our Summer of Clarity series, and we’re diving deep into:
What my financial systems used to look like in Years 1–2 (hint: disorganized, reactive, and stressful)
The exact tools and habits that changed everything—like weekly finance check-ins, monthly forecasting, tuition dashboards, and hiring a bookkeeper
How creating financial clarity gave me the freedom to grow, hire, rest, and lead with confidence
What I’m focusing on this summer (and what you should be looking at too): compensation structure, tuition tiering, forecasting for a second location, and more
💡 Whether you're just starting or already running a thriving microschool, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to:
Stop guessing about your school’s financial health
Build a cash flow system that gives you freedom to make smart decisions
Eliminate financial stress and start leading with clarity
👉 Want access to the templates and tools I use inside my own school?
Join MicroSchool Masterminds and download our Financial Flowchart + Tuition Forecasting Template.
We’ll coach you through building your school your way—with confidence and strategy.
www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/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!
27 min
May 27, 2025Ep 363: When the Building Sells! Legalities 101! How Legalities affect Your Finances! Your First Steps as a Microschool Leader Matter More Than You Think
Starting a microschool—or even thinking about it—can feel like walking into the unknown. And in May, when reflection, burnout, transition, and anticipation collide, those feelings get amplified.
In this episode, I’m sharing the raw, behind-the-scenes truth about what it’s like to start something from scratch as a teacher-turned-entrepreneur. If you’re in a season of doubt, fear, or exhaustion, this conversation is for you.
You’ll hear:
Why the first steps of starting a microschool or homeschool hybrid matter more than you think
How to move forward when you’re filled with doubt or comparison
My personal journey from quitting the classroom to starting Lighthouse Learning
The faith and practical strategies that carried me through the hardest parts
Why your dream doesn’t need perfection—it needs persistence
This isn’t just inspiration—it’s clarity and connection. Whether you're planning to leave the classroom, launching your own microschool, or simply rebuilding your belief in what’s possible, this episode will help you keep going.
Want support from a community that truly gets it? Join MicroSchool Masterminds for the training, tools, and encouragement to move forward with clarity:
www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/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!
29 min
May 23, 2025Ep 362: If You’re Doubting, Dreaming, or Barely Holding On: Why Your First Steps as a Microschool Leader Matter More Than You Think (And How to Keep Going When It Feels Impossible)
May has always felt sacred to me. It's the bridge between everything I’ve poured into this school year and the dream that’s still unfolding for the next. And if you’re listening today feeling like you’re doubting, dreaming, or barely holding on… I see you. I’ve been you. And this episode is for you.
When I started my microschool, I didn’t have a blueprint—just a calling, a lot of questions, and a deep desire to give students something different. There were moments I didn’t think anyone would show up. Moments I wanted to quit. And moments I realized the smallest signs of progress were actually the biggest affirmations.
This episode isn’t just about my journey—it’s about yours. If you're in the early stages of starting a microschool or homeschool hybrid, thinking about leaving the classroom, or just trying to breathe through the overwhelm of leading something meaningful… this message is for you.
Inside this episode, I share:
Why your first steps—however messy—are the most sacred
What to do when fear, comparison, or uncertainty shows up
The power of God's faithfulness when your own strength feels like it’s running out
Practical encouragement if you're just getting started or feeling stuck
How to recognize small wins and let them build your belief
You'll walk away with:
Permission to slow down and reflect
A simple action—write a letter to your past or future self
Ideas to start your “faith and favor” folder (something that changed my mindset)
And most importantly… a reminder that you are not behind. You are building something beautiful.
If you’re ready to walk this journey with others who truly understand what you’re building, I’d love to invite you to join me inside MicroSchool Masterminds. It’s the community I wish I had when I started—and it’s full of support, strategy, and strong women just like you.
Learn more and join us at
www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds
You don’t have to figure this all out on your own.
You were never meant to.
— Makenzie
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!
18 min