EP #305 - Tutor Zone with Keyla Gomez and Laura Felipe

Good Neighbor Podcast: Cooper City

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When passion for education meets entrepreneurial spirit, something remarkable happens. That's exactly what listeners discover in this candid conversation with Laura Felipe and Kayla Gomez, the mother-daughter powerhouse behind TutorZone – a rapidly expanding educational support company with four Florida locations opened in just four years.
Step inside their world as they reveal TutorZone's comprehensive educational offerings. Beyond traditional one-on-one tutoring with personalized learning plans, they provide convenient after-school programs with transportation, homework assistance, and snacks. Their innovative micro-schooling option essentially delivers homeschooling services for busy parents, complete with certified teachers and curriculum aligned to state standards. Most impressively, they've made these services accessible through Step Up scholarships, opening doors for families who might otherwise find private educational options financially out of reach.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Laura and Kayla discuss the dynamics of running a family business. They acknowledge occasional heated discussions when perspectives differ but emphasize how their shared mission ultimately strengthens their bond. They tackle common misconceptions about tutoring head-on, particularly the expectation of "magical" instant results rather than understanding education as a consistent process requiring patience. Their message to parents hesitating to seek help resonates deeply: "It's better to start now than wait until it's too late." As Laura insightfully notes, today's educational methods differ significantly from what parents experienced themselves, making professional support increasingly valuable. Discover how this dynamic duo is transforming educational support one student at a time, and learn why consistency might be the most underrated factor in academic success.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to Good Neighbor Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Introducing TutorZone's Educational Services (00:00:56)

3. The TutorZone Origin Story (00:04:46)

4. Working Together as Mother-Daughter (00:06:42)

5. Misconceptions About Tutoring (00:10:06)

6. Advice for Reluctant Parents (00:12:24)

7. Connect with TutorZone (00:15:34)