Is anyone else feeling that mix of excitement and nerves when big changes come to your favorite corner of homeschool internet? Yep, us too. But today’s episode is about pulling back the curtain (no Pinterest-perfect backdrops here) and inviting you to meet the heart behind Homeschool Better Together’s next chapter.

Today I (Laney) sit down with Emily Brown—homeschool mom, longtime superfan, certified life coach, and now, (drumroll, please), the new owner and lead cheerleader for Homeschool Better Together. We dive into her real-life journey from “absolutely-not-ever-homeschooler” to full-circle homeschooling advocate, how she found herself unexpectedly running the show, and what’s staying the same (spoiler: most things, including the curriculum you love) as well as what new encouragement and support is coming your way.

If you crave reassurance about the future, or just want to feel seen in the not-so-shiny parts of homeschool life, this conversation is for you. Expect honest stories, a few laugh-out-loud moments about meltdown drop-offs, and the kind of practical wisdom that grows from messy beginnings (and seven kids in eight years—send coffee).

What you’ll learn:

• Emily’s honest story: how she ended up leading the community that resonated with her heart when she found herself in the midst of homeschooling even after she swore "she would never."
• The #1 reason her family finally committed to homeschooling—and why “togetherness” is still the core of everything at HBT.
• How burnout, school drop-off tears, and self-doubt actually forged her style and shaped her heart for helping other moms.
• What’s NOT changing at Homeschool Better Together (curriculum, community, all the laughter, all the Narnia units, and the support you count on).
• A sneak peek into Elevate: opening to more moms, more often, with the same “moms in the trenches” mentorship you love—plus Emily’s special blend of life coaching know-how.
• Why Homeschool Better Together will always be run by real homeschoolers, for real homeschoolers—no fake, no pressure, just practical joy.
• Emily’s vision for building a culture where the number one lesson isn’t “do it right,” but “build the relationships first."

Resources & Next Steps:

Keep an eye out for new Narnia language arts units, upcoming science plans, plus a curriculum bundle coming soon.

While you wait, check out our titles available now!

• Language Arts Together: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
• Language Arts Together: The Magician's Nephew
• Language Arts Together: The Silver Chair
• Science Together: Physical Science Bundle

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