Use this space to share where you are right now. Not where you think you should be. You can post things like: Your rough idea (even if it’s messy) What year or season you’re aiming to launch What you feel clear on vs what’s foggy A decision you’re stuck on A timeline you’re trying to sanity-check This is a planning-out-loud zone. No polished pitches, no comparison, no pressure to have it all figured out. If you’re comfortable, introduce yourself below with: Name Location Launch stage (idea, planning, soft launch, open) Biggest question on your mind We’ll build from there 🤍

I’m based out of Tampa Florida. I’m starting my first homeschool enrichment program AKA micro-school. I’ve secured my location and currently looking for my first 5 founding families. I’m nervous & excited and so happy to be apart of this space. Heather is great so I’m sure you all are also 😀🥰

If the word “marketing” makes you cringe, you’re normal. Most great microschools start because someone cares, not because they love selling. Here’s what actually works: 1. Be clear, not convincing. Say who your pod is for and who it’s not. The right families lean in when they recognize themselves. 2. Share the why, not the pitch. Talk about what you noticed in kids, what wasn’t working in classrooms, and what you’re building instead. Story builds trust. 3. Start local and relational. Facebook groups, friends of friends, former families, park conversations. One yes often leads to three more. 4. Price simply. Monthly tuition, clear schedule, no complicated packages. Parents want transparency more than “deals.” 5. Invite, don’t chase. End posts with “Happy to answer questions” or “Message me if you want details.” Calm confidence converts. You don’t need a full school to start. You need 3–5 aligned families. Drop your program idea below and I’ll help you soften and clarify it

If marketing makes you uncomfortable, you’re in the right place. You don’t need ads, funnels, or a big following to fill a learning pod or microschool. Most founders enroll their first families through clarity, relationships, and showing up locally. Inside this space you’ll find simple ways to: • explain what you offer in plain language • price in a way parents understand and trust • share your program without feeling salesy • fill 3–8 seats sustainably • use Step Up thoughtfully (without headaches) Start small. One clear post. One conversation. One family at a time. This is about steady enrollment, not hustle. Drop questions anytime. Founder coffee is tomorrow at 10am and we do live Q&A every Wednesday 7–8pm 💛

Most people think opting out requires a dramatic leap. It usually doesn’t. It requires rearranging, not abandoning. Before quitting your job, try one (or two) of these: 1. Reduce time before changing roles Ask for: • one remote day • adjusted hours • compressed weeks • a temporary reduction Even a small shift can open breathing room. 2. Start with partial education changes You don’t need full-time homeschool. Try: • 1–2 microschool or pod days • mornings only • core academics outside of school This tests the waters without blowing up your life. 3. Add one flexible income stream Not a business empire. Just one thing. Examples: • tutoring or childcare swaps • pet sitting, nannying, respite care • digital tools, consulting, services • weekend or seasonal work The goal is optional income, not perfection. 4. Reclaim time you’re already paying for Look at: • aftercare costs • tutoring caused by school stress • therapy needed because school is dysregulating Redirecting money often creates more flexibility than earning more. 5. Build confidence before making big moves Most people don’t leap. They: • experiment • stabilize • then decide That’s not fear. That’s strategy. You don’t need to quit your job to start opting out. You need one small crack in the system where your life can start to bend. That’s how most real transitions begin.