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Welcome to the ”Teacher, Let Your Light Shine” Podcast! Calling all parents and teachers!! The future of education is in YOUR HANDS! If you are a teacher ready to teach your way, ditch the overwhelm and design a life you love, this is the podcast for you! If you are a parent currently homeschooling, or thinking about the possibility, but also needing to make an income to support your family-tune in! Makenzie Oliver is here to help teachers and parents create profitable micro-schools and homeschooling businesses so they can provide a rich and desirable education for their own children and many others. The time to transform education is now, and this podcast will teach you how to build, scale and market an educational business that is changing the culture of schools and learning environments all over the globe. Teacher friend, is your passion for teaching slowly burning out? Is our broken educational system frustrating you to the point of quitting this career, but you just can’t stand the thought of letting your ”teaching gifts” go to the wayside? Do you envision teaching children with more energy, aliveness, and creativity, but you are ”stuck” conforming to the standardized tests, mandates, and overwhelming policies that just aren’t working? Are you dreaming of freedom, flexibility, and an income that continues to grow exponentially? Have you ever said, ”I should just start my own school”? Wouldn’t it be lovely to teach without unrealistic expectations, endless data collection, meetings, and restrictions? What if you could create your own schedule, curriculum, and class size? Would you sense freedom and fulfillment if you could take learning outside, on field trips, and beyond the state standards? Do you long to use your teaching gift for God’s glory, while creating engaging lesson plans, experiences, and positive relationships with students? Starting your own micro-school or homeschooling business can give you the financial freedom, time freedom, and teaching experiences you are longing for! Parents, are you frustrated with the experiences your child is having in public or private school? Are you searching for a learning experience that LIGHTS your child up? Are you currently homeschooling but you desire to provide financially for your family and want the two worlds to collide? What if you could continue teaching your child but also make an income while providing educational and enrichment experiences to other children and families? If your child is longing for socialization, interaction, and engaging experiences, a profitable homeschooling business would not only provide financial peace and freedom to your family but provide your child with a wonderful learning opportunity! Learning pods, resource centers, and micro-schools are coming your way! Teacher friend, If you’ve ever thought, ” I wish I could stay home and give my children all the attention I give to so many others!”? ”If only I could make money while staying home, teaching, and taking care of my children.... !” OR maybe you are thinking of teaching YOUR OWN WAY, having your OWN BUSINESS, and creating as much profit as you desire while ALSO using your teaching gifts! Let’s get down to business! What if you could have a business right in your backyard-around the corner, or up the street...where children run free, learn authentically, and collaborate with peers like never before? What if YOU could leave a legacy not only for your family but for the generations to come? If you’re a teacher or parent searching for freedom, flexibility, and unlimited financial possibilities- you’re in the right place! In this podcast, I will teach you how to start a fulfilling, profitable, micro-school or homeschooling business built on a foundation of faith! If you’re here for teaching on your own terms and making a bigger impact with a bigger income, You‘re in the right place! I’m Makenzie Oliver. After 14 years in public school as a teacher, instructional coach, and after receiving ”Teacher of the Year” accolades-God changed my heart and led me down a path that has lit my soul on fire. He crafted a dream in my heart to start a school-right out of my living room! Now I run a successful, growing micro-school with unlimited possibilities for career growth, experiences, and lifelong memories! I‘m here to help teachers and parents build a teaching business around the most important aspects of life. For me, this includes motherhood, marriage, and a God-given mission. I help parents and uncover their calling as teachers, build and scale a profitable homeschooling business and or micro-school ! You have the potential to run your own business, from anywhere, while also making a massive impact! Get ready to discover “The Teacher God Created You to Be”, “The God Confidence to Create Your Own Business” and “Effective Ways to Organize and Produce and Plan for Your Micro School” ”Business Basics” and ”The Possibilities Empowering YOU to teach with FREEDOM AND JOY”! Sharpen Your Pencil, Get out your notebook, Re-heat your coffee...It’s time to get your teach on! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Visit our Website for Free Resources, Learn more about Micro schools, AND Receive Coaching to Build Your Business! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Come Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I‘d love to hear from you! Send an Email:teacherletyourlightshine@gmail.com Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearningmicroschool
Episodes
5 hours ago
5 hours ago
I used to freeze at the thought of “marketing my school.” I’m not naturally outgoing. I’ve always been more of a behind-the-scenes, let-me-do-the-work-in-peace kind of woman. And for a long time, I thought that meant I wasn’t cut out to grow a successful microschool. All I kept hearing was: “You need to network more,” “You need to post every day,” “You have to sell yourself,” and honestly... I just wanted to crawl into a hole.
If you’ve ever felt like that—if you’re introverted, neurodivergent, shy, or just burned out by the pressure to show up all the time—I made this episode just for you. You don’t need to change who you are to lead a thriving microschool. You don’t need to fake confidence or become someone else to market well. You just need aligned systems and support that work with your personality, not against it.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through how I market my school quietly but powerfully, how I connect with families in a way that feels authentic, and how you can protect your peace while still building a sustainable school. You’ll learn that you’re not broken—you’re built for this. And you can lead from a place of calm, clarity, and conviction.
Need support mapping it all out?
Grab the Microschool Marketing Blueprint: bit.ly/tlyls-blueprint Join our community inside Microschool Masterminds: bit.ly/mmasterminds Or work with me 1-on-1 through Clarity Coaching: bit.ly/tlyls-clarity
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 FundJoin our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!
4 days ago
4 days ago
There were so many days I felt completely alone. I didn’t even know how to ask for help—because I didn’t know what kind of help I needed. I just knew I couldn’t keep doing everything by myself.
Maybe you're in that place too.
You’re carrying the vision. You’re showing up for everyone else.
But deep down, you’re tired… and wondering who’s showing up for you.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the loneliest parts of leading a microschool—and how I found my way out. Not with a perfect plan. Not with a huge team.
But with one honest question:
“Can you help me?”
I’ll share what happened when I lost our building, scrambled through commercial properties, and had to lean harder than ever on the community I didn’t even realize I’d already built.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure how to let others in—this is the episode you’ve been needing.
Because you don’t have to pretend to have it all together.
You just need the courage to invite someone in.
And when you do?
Everything begins to shift.
Need support mapping it all out?
Grab the Microschool Marketing Blueprint: bit.ly/tlyls-blueprint Join our community inside Microschool Masterminds: bit.ly/mmasterminds Or work with me 1-on-1 through Clarity Coaching: bit.ly/tlyls-clarityYou don’t have to shout to be seen.
You just have to shine—in your way.
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:
Join our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Creating Community Through Events: How to Plan Meaningful Microschool Gatherings That Grow Connection & Enrollment
As a microschool or homeschool hybrid leader, you’re not just teaching—you’re building a movement. And one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools in your toolkit? Events. Whether you’re welcoming new families, showcasing student work, or gathering around a holiday tradition, events bring your school to life.
In this episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast, we’re diving deep into how to create and host meaningful events that build connection, strengthen your school culture, and yes—help with marketing and enrollment. If you've ever wondered how to get more families involved, grow word-of-mouth referrals, or create standout experiences without feeling overwhelmed, this episode is packed with practical inspiration.
You’ll discover:
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Why events are essential for microschool growth and retention
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A season-by-season guide to easy, engaging event ideas
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How to connect events to your curriculum and values
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Ways to turn small gatherings into big enrollment opportunities
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Tips for organizing events without burning out (hello, parent teams!)
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The connection between events and visibility in your local community
Whether you're just launching your microschool or preparing for Year 5, the events you host can set the tone for the year and create legacy moments that families will never forget.
📢 Want more help growing your school?
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The Microschool Marketing Blueprint is now available and gives you a step-by-step system to attract, nurture, and enroll families—all without paid ads or guesswork.
Grab it now 👉 www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/blueprint -
Join our private group coaching program, Microschool Masterminds, where you’ll get monthly coaching, tools, and community to help you grow with clarity and confidence.
Start here 👉 www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds
🎙 Your microschool deserves to shine—so let’s get the community around it to shine too. Let’s plan events that are fun, fulfilling, and fuel your mission.
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:
Join our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
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:
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How to involve parents even when you’re small
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What to do in Year 1 to plant seeds of connection
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How to grow word-of-mouth marketing organically
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The difference between asking for help and building advocates
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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.
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:
Join our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
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:
👉 www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/blueprint
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:
Join our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
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:
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Leaving the public school system and embracing homeschool life
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Teaching from her home in a rural Kansas community
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Starting her microschool in her basement with no blueprint
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Finding confidence and clarity through the Microschool Marketing Blueprint
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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:
www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/blueprint
Follow Rooted Life Academy on Facebook!
Microschool Masterminds.
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:
Join our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
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:
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How Lori transitioned from teacher to school founder (and what surprised her most)
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Why marketing felt overwhelming—and how she overcame it
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The exact steps and mindset shifts she used from the Microschool Marketing Blueprint
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The turning point when parents finally started showing up, scheduling tours, and enrolling
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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:
👉 www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/blueprint
Follow Bloom Beautiful Academy on Facebook!
Microschool Masterminds.
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:
Join our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
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:
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Permission to market without perfection
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Practical strategies to build trust with families—even in uncertain times
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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: www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/blueprint
Microschool Masterminds.
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:
Join our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
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:
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The biggest mistakes new microschool leaders make in marketing and daily operations
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How I fixed my scattered strategy and created repeatable systems
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The exact tools, timelines, and templates I used to grow from 6 to 50+ students
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What not to do when launching your microschool
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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 Microschool Marketing Blueprint — your all-in-one toolkit for clear, confident, and effective school marketing.
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:
Join our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
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:
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“I’m not a salesperson.”
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“Marketing feels awkward.”
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“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
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:
Join our Mastermind Program!
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!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
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!