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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 357: I’m a Tired Teacher, But I’m Not Done: How to...

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2025/05/06

May is emotional — filled with reflection, burnout, celebration, transitions, and anticipation. And if you’re a teacher, school leader, or microschool founder, chances are you’re feeling all of that at once right now. Today, we’re diving into how to finish your year with purpose — without losing your peace.Have you ever looked up in May and thought… How am I still standing? The emails, the field trips, the assessments, the questions about next year — and somehow, you’re also expected to plan ahead

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356: How to Delegate Curriculum Planning and Teaching...

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2025/05/02

Are you still teaching every subject, every grade, every day in your microschool?Whether you're just starting out and feel overwhelmed, ready to bring in an assistant, or completely done with teaching and ready to build a team—this episode is your roadmap. If you’ve ever thought: 👉 “How do I hand off teaching to someone else?” 👉 “What if my new hire doesn’t know what to do?” 👉 “How can I make this school run without me leading every lesson?” …then this episode is for YOU. 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE,

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355: Why You Keep Changing Curriculum: How to Teach...

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2025/04/29

Have you changed your curriculum more times than you can count?Do you find yourself saying: “This just isn’t working...” “Maybe I need something different...” “What if this new one is the right fit?” If that’s you, this episode is going to give you clarity and peace of mind. You’re not flaky. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just trying to make it work without the systems and support you really need. In this episode, we’re diving deep into: Why You Keep Changing Curriculum (And What to Do About

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354: How to Choose Curriculum for Your Microschool: A...

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2025/04/25

Are you a teacher thinking about starting your own microschool or homeschool hybrid—but stuck in a swirl of fear and curriculum overwhelm?You're not alone. One of the biggest questions teachers ask when leaving public or private education is: “How do I know what curriculum to use in a microschool?” “What if I mess it up?” “I’ve only taught one grade… how am I supposed to teach K–8?” In today’s episode, I’m walking you through everything I wish I knew when I transitioned from public school teacher

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353: Setting the Tone For Your Microschool After...

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2025/04/22

How to Build Trust and Connection with Parents and StudentsAre you welcoming new families into your microschool… but not sure what to say after they enroll? 🎉 In this heartfelt and strategic episode, Makenzie Oliver shares what most founders overlook: The time between enrollment and Day 1 of school is where trust is either built—or broken. Discover how to build strong relationships with parents and students through intentional, clear, and welcoming communication that sets the tone for a

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352: Microschool on a Budget! 7 Proven Ways to Save...

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2025/04/18

💡 Want to launch or grow your microschool without going broke? In this value-packed episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast, Makenzie Oliver reveals 7 smart and budget-friendly strategies to help you save money while building a powerful and purpose-filled learning environment for kids.Whether you're a former teacher starting a microschool, a homeschool parent expanding a learning pod, or a passionate educator stepping into entrepreneurship, these tips will help you stretch your

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Makenzie’s Birthday Bash! 🎉 5 Years of Lessons as a...

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2025/04/16

🎉 It's Makenzie's Birthday! And what better way to celebrate than by giving back to YOU—our amazing community of teacherpreneurs, homeschool moms, and microschool founders!In this special birthday episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast, Makenzie Oliver shares the Top 5 Most Valuable Lessons she’s learned from building and running a successful microschool over the past 5 years—lessons that every teacher dreaming of educational freedom needs to hear. Whether you’re just starting

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351: Feeling Lost with Microschool Finances? Here’s...

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2025/04/15

If You're you a teacher, homeschooler, or microschool founder trying to wrap your head around the financial side of running a school? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck or overwhelmed.In this episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine podcast, host Makenzie Oliver breaks down the financial must-knows for educators building or growing a microschool. Whether you're just launching or scaling your learning community, Makenzie walks you through: 💡 What finances you need to track as a

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23:14

350: Systems That Save Your Sanity: How to Stay...

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2025/04/11

This time of year can feel like you’re juggling all the things—wrapping up the school year, planning summer programs, enrolling new families, and trying not to drown in emails and sticky notes. 😅If you're feeling scattered, behind, or overwhelmed in your microschool journey… this episode is your lifeline. Makenzie recaps a powerful and practical session from the Microschool Masterminds community, where leaders came together to map out April and bring clarity to the chaos. You’ll learn: ✅ What

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28:47

349: Starting From Scratch? Feel Like Your Marketing...

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2025/04/08

Are you starting your own microschool or learning pod—and feeling overwhelmed with all the documents, forms, and marketing materials you think you need to create from scratch?In today’s episode, Makenzie shares the behind-the-scenes story of how the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Business Bundle was born to help busy, passionate educators start strong without burnout. This isn’t just a stack of templates. It’s your shortcut to clarity, confidence, and credibility. Whether you’re building your school

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348: 5 Tips to Start Your Microschool or Homeschool...

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2025/04/04

So… you want to start a microschool or homeschool hybrid this year—but the clock is ticking. You’re feeling the pressure of the timeline, the weight of your current commitments, and the uncertainty of the road ahead.You’ve probably asked yourself: Where do I even begin? What if I mess this up? Can I actually do this without burning out? Maybe you’re still in the classroom or juggling homeschooling your own kids. Maybe you’ve been dreaming about creating a school that finally puts kids at

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347: How I Plan My Microschool as a Teacher...

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2025/04/01

Raise your hand if “planning day” sounds more like a chore than a celebration 🙋‍♀️ But what if I told you it could feel like a creative retreat—a time where your teacher heart, entrepreneurial spirit, and love for students all come together in one beautifully aligned, productive day? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my most recent planning day—how I make it not only effective but actually fun. I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of how I map out curriculum, design meaningful

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346: Planning in the Unknown – Strategies for...

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2025/03/28

Starting or growing a microschool comes with so many unknowns—no set location, uncertainty around staffing, and questions about funding. It’s easy to feel stuck waiting for clarity before making a move. But here’s the truth: You don’t need all the answers to start making progress!In this episode, we’re diving into: ✅ How to plan & take action when everything feels uncertain ✅ Navigating challenges like funding, staffing, and location ✅ The power of flexibility & adaptability in your

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345: How to Build an Engaging Learning Environment –...

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2025/03/25

Are you ready to create a dynamic, engaging learning environment but feel overwhelmed or underprepared? Whether you're starting a microschool, homeschool hybrid, or alternative education space, this episode is packed with practical, low-cost strategies to bring learning to life—even if you're new to this!In this episode, we’re diving into: ✅ How to make learning hands-on and exciting without expensive resources ✅ The secret to engaging students (even those who "hate school") ✅ How to transition

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344: Finances & Funding: Making Your Microschool...

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2025/03/21

Want to start or grow your microschool but worried about finances? You’re not alone! Funding your homeschool hybrid or microschool can feel overwhelming, but the good news is—you don’t have to figure it out on your own.In this episode of Teacher Let Your Light Shine, I’m diving into real-life funding strategies that I’ve used to grow Lighthouse Learning Microschool from my living room to 80+ students (with a waitlist!). 🎉 We’re covering: ✅ How to create a sustainable microschool financial

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25:53

343: Building a Thriving Homeschool Hybrid - Do's,...

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2025/03/18

Are you thinking about starting a homeschool hybrid but feeling overwhelmed by all the moving parts? Maybe you’ve already launched and want to make sure you’re setting up your program for long-term success. In this episode, I’m sharing: ✅ What a homeschool hybrid is and why it’s so valuable ✅ Who thrives in this learning model (and why families LOVE it!) ✅ The top do’s and don’ts to build a strong, sustainable program ✅ Common mistakes I made in my own homeschool hybrid—so you don’t have to! ✅ How

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19:48

342: Marketing Your Microschool: What Actually Works!...

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2025/03/14

🚨 Struggling to enroll students in your microschool? Not sure how to market without feeling salesy? You’re not alone! Many educators-turned-entrepreneurs find themselves stuck, frustrated, and unsure where to start when it comes to attracting families to their microschool. The good news? You don’t need a huge budget or fancy ads to successfully grow your school! In this episode, I’m breaking down the top 5 marketing strategies that actually work—and how to start implementing them right away. Here’s

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341: How to Prioritize When You’re Pulled in 10...

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2025/03/11

Are you juggling way too many things right now? Maybe you're balancing business, family, life changes—and it all feels like a whirlwind. I get it. With our growing microschool, a major location shift, closing on a new house, and navigating high school and travel sports with my kids, I’ve had to rethink how I prioritize my time.In this episode, I’m giving you tangible, actionable strategies to cut through the overwhelm and focus on what actually matters. We’re talking about: ✅ The 3-3-3 Rule to

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340: Empowering Teachers to Revolutionize Education:...

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2025/03/07

Are you tired of feeling stuck in a system that prioritizes test scores over real learning? Ready to explore how teachers and parents can reclaim the joy of education through individualized learning?In this episode, we dive into: ✨ What "bottom-up" education really means and how it transforms the learning experience. ✨ Why individualized education is the key to preparing students for a rapidly changing world. ✨ How microschools empower teachers to design flexible, creative, and meaningful learning

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339: Marching Forward: How to Gain Momentum When You...

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2025/03/04

Are you a teacher feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure of what’s next? You’re not alone. March is that time of year when burnout is real, decisions feel heavy, and the path ahead seems unclear. But here’s the good news: momentum comes from movement—not perfection.In today’s episode of Teacher Let Your Light Shine, we’re tackling the biggest challenge teachers face when transitioning out of the classroom: knowing what to do next when everything feels like a priority. If you’re drowning in

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