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Teacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate

Makenzie Oliver| Micro-School Mentor| Homeschooling Business Coach| Homeschool Teacher Consultant | Micro-school Mom #micro-school #homeschool #teacherletyourlightshine

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

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Ep 377: Mid-Year, Major Impact: How Adjusting Your...

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2025/07/18

Are you underestimating the power of your school’s open house? This episode breaks down why open houses are so much more than enrollment events—they're your most effective and affordable in-person marketing strategy to build community, increase visibility, and strengthen your brand.Whether you're running a microschool, homeschool hybrid, private school, or learning pod, this episode will show you how to turn your open house into a long-term marketing machine that works even if you’re shy,

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34:54

Ep 376: Scaling Back to Show Up: From Burnout to...

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2025/07/15

Are you feeling the weight of trying to do everything as a microschool founder, homeschooling parent, or educational entrepreneur? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt and practical episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to lead a microschool into a new school year — without burning out in the process. I’m sharing how I’m intentionally scaling back in order to show up fully — for my family, my team, my students, and myself. You’ll hear how the powerful phrase “Subtract

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26:12

Ep 375: Overwhelmed by Open Houses? How I Simplified,...

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2025/07/08

Are you overwhelmed trying to plan your next school open house? 😩 You’re not alone. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the chaos, confusion, and emotional weight that comes with trying to host a meaningful event that actually leads to enrollment. Whether you run a microschool, private school, or homeschool hybrid, this episode will help you stop winging it and start building an intentional, repeatable open house system that works.I share my story of failed open houses, the fear of

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17:44

Ep 374: How To Market When You're Shy: A Real Talk...

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2025/07/04

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,

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Ep 373: Feeling Lonely as a Microschool Founder? How...

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2025/07/01

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

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23:45

Ep 372: Creating Community Through Events: How to...

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2025/06/27

Creating Community Through Events: How to Plan Meaningful Microschool Gatherings That Grow Connection & EnrollmentAs 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

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28:47

Ep 371: From Lonely to Thriving: How to Build a...

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2025/06/23

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

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Ep 370: Introducing The Microschool Marketing...

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2025/06/20

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

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Ep 369: Struggling to Find Students in a Small Town?...

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2025/06/17

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,

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Ep 368: Struggling to Find Students? How Florida...

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2025/06/13

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

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Ep 367: Marketing in the Unknown: Why You Can’t Wait...

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2025/06/10

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

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30:44

Ep 366: The Marketing Mistakes I Made, the...

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2025/06/06

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

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Ep 365: You’re Not a Salesperson, but You Still Need...

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2025/06/03

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

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Ep 364: Getting Financial Flow: From Financial Fog to...

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2025/05/30

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

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28:41

Ep 363: When the Building Sells! Legalities 101! How...

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2025/05/27

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

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Ep 362: If You’re Doubting, Dreaming, or Barely...

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2025/05/23

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

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Ep 361: Why May Planning is the Secret to a Peaceful...

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2025/05/20

May is more than a season of endings—it’s the foundation for your next beginning. If you're a microschool founder, homeschool hybrid leader, or education entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed about next year, this episode will change the way you approach your summer.In today's conversation, Makenzie Oliver shares why May is the most strategic month to start planning for your school’s future, how early preparation saved her school from August chaos, and simple steps you can take now to build momentum

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Ep 360: How to Manage May Money Panic: Smart...

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2025/05/16

May brings a perfect storm of reflection, burnout, transition—and for many microschool founders, serious financial pressure. If you're staring at your re-enrollment numbers, worrying about tuition gaps, or scrambling to figure out summer revenue strategies, this episode is for you.In this practical and encouraging conversation, Makenzie Oliver shares real stories from Lighthouse Learning Microschool, including the year she faced a major enrollment dip and rising expenses—and how she turned it

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Ep 359: How to Build a Thriving Microschool Without...

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2025/05/13

Are you exhausted from trying to do it all in your microschool or homeschool hybrid? You love what you’ve built—but you’re realizing that your dream is starting to feel like a burden. This episode is for the teacher-turned-founder who’s drowning in leadership, overwhelmed by logistics, and ready to build a microschool that runs with systems—not stress. In this practical and honest conversation, Makenzie Oliver shares her own turning point moment—when she went from trying to manage everything herself

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21:55

Ep 358: The Dream is Still Alive (Even If You’re...

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2025/05/09

May is a whirlwind — filled with reflection, burnout, celebration, transitions, and anticipation. And if you’re feeling a wave of doubt about your school, your vision, or your leadership right now — you’re not alone.In today’s episode, I’m opening up about one of the hardest Mays in my journey building Lighthouse Learning Microschool. Sitting in my car, exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if I had made a mistake — questioning if I was cut out for this dream I had worked so hard for. If you’re

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