Ep 376: Scaling Back to Show Up: From Burnout to Breakthrough in Microschool Leadership — Why Subtracting Is the Key to Thriving This School Year

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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 to Multiply” has reshaped the way I’m planning for the upcoming school year, and why I chose the word THRIVE to guide everything I do.

From stepping back to one podcast episode a week, to reworking my schedule at Lighthouse Learning, to navigating a season of deep personal reflection after almost losing our school location — this is a behind-the-scenes look at how I’m preparing for a school year that actually feels right.

This episode is for:

• Microschool founders who are tired of surviving and want to thrive

• Teachers-turned-leaders juggling family, business, and faith

• Anyone who’s been burned out and knows something has to change

• Visionaries ready to build something quality, not just bigger

If you’ve ever questioned your capacity, felt the pressure to “do it all,” or just need a reminder that you can lead with peace, clarity, and purpose—this episode is for you.

We’ll talk real-life strategies for simplifying your schedule, using the tools you already have (hello, MicroSchool Masterminds Planner 🙌), and making decisions from a place of alignment — not anxiety.

👂 Tune in for a mix of storytelling, strategy, and soul care that will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to step into the school year with confidence.

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