I recently spoke with Kami Wanous, the creator of the Raising Leaders Roadmap and a homeschool mentor. A credentialed teacher with over seven years in public education and homeschooling since 2008, she draws on her background in English, leadership, and freedom principles to guide families toward meaningful learning. Kami helps homeschool parents create a culture that inspires a lifelong love of learning—equipping them to mentor with confidence and raise passionate leaders who make an impact in the world. She has been featured on CBS News and as a guest writer and speaker for homeschooling conventions, blogs, magazines, podcasts, and YouTube channels.

In our conversation, Kami and I discussed:

What it means to be a lifelong learner

What a lifelong learner looks like

Why being a lifelong learner is important for our kids headed to college

Whether students can be "successful" in college without being lifelong learners

How parents help our kids become lifelong learners

And much more…

Here are all of the ways you can connect with Kami:

Website: TheFreedomScholar.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFreedomScholar

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJpXKtndYS9rrP98KcvDEw

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous-14117723a

Podcast: Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous

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In this free, live panel event, master career coach Lisa Marker-Robbins and scholarship strategist Dave Peterson will explain how students who make intentional, well-informed major choices can unlock more merit-based and private scholarship opportunities—and how to jump-start the process so you don’t leave money on the table.

You’ll also hear insights from our moderators, Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley, hosts of the Tests and the Rest podcast, as we discuss:

✅How early career exploration improves both college applications and scholarship outcomes

✅What scholarship committees are really looking for—and how your teen can stand out

✅When and how to begin the process before deadlines sneak up

✅Real stories of students who aligned their goals and earned more aid

This is a live, interactive session—we’ll take your questions during the event and offer expert guidance you can act on right away.

Whether your teen is unsure about their major or already has a goal in mind, this session will help you uncover new financial opportunities you may be missing. Click here to register: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/scholarships-majors

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This Week's Featured Scholarships:

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I would love to work with your student on their scholarship entries. The Scholarship Navigator Program provides personalized assistance with your student’s scholarship essays. I go through as many rounds of review and feedback as needed. Plus, students get a customized list of scholarships that match their unique profile. These are just some of the benefits of the Scholarship Navigator Program. Go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/services to learn more.