Best Founder of Teach 4 the Heart Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 396: Building a Microschool Through Life’s Biggest Transitions: Maddie Baird’s Story of Faith, Family, and Fearless Leadership 56:07

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If you’ve ever wondered how to build a microschool while managing major life transitions—or if fear of stepping away has kept you from taking the leap—this episode will encourage and empower you to move forward with faith and clarity. In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Madeline Baird, founder of Peak Learning Microschool i…

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Creating Happiness with Your Human Design with Nithya Karia, Author of High Vibe Habits (for Women Entrepreneurs) [Ep. 73] 59:08

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Ever feel like happiness is something you’ll finally reach once you hit that next goal, fix your schedule, or “get your life together”? 🫠 In this soul-soothing conversation, I sit down with my former client and Hey to 100K® alum Nithya Karia, author of High Vibe Habits: Because Happiness Isn’t a Waiting Game, It’s a Creating Game, to unpack how joy…

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Ep 395: From Overwhelmed to Organized: How Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 Helped Me Transform My Home, School, and Business Systems 1:11:44

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If you’ve ever felt buried under to-do lists, school planning, paperwork, and the constant pressure to do it all — today’s episode is your breath of fresh air. 🌿 In this deeply personal and transformative conversation, I sit down with Lisa Woodruff, the brilliant founder and CEO of Organize 365, and the woman who completely changed the way I struct…

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Goodbye Facebook, Hello Alignment: Why I’m Walking Away from FB, Embracing Quiet, and Choosing Aligned Business Growth Over Social Media Noise [Ep. 72] 29:13

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This week, I’m sharing a huge behind-the-scenes shift: I officially left Facebook. 👋✨ If you’ve been craving a calmer, clearer, more grounded way to run your business… this episode will feel like a deep exhale. I’m walking you through why I stepped away from the platform I originally built my business on and how choosing alignment has changed every…

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364: How to Actually Integrate the Bible in Your Classroom 24:41

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/364 It's one thing to talk about biblical integration and Christian worldview standards—it's another to make them practical in everyday instruction. Listen in as Linda and Amanda unpack practical strategies for biblical integration, showing you how to bring a Christian worldview to life in your classroom. Lea…

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Ep 394: The Future of Joyful Learning: A Conversation with Kerry McDonald, Host of The Liberated Podcast and Author of Joyful Learning 56:52

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This isn’t just an interview! Today’s podcast is an inspiring dialogue between two passionate women who are transforming education from the ground up in numerous ways. 🌟 In this episode, Makenzie Oliver, founder of Lighthouse Learning Microschool and host of Teacher Let Your Light Shine, sits down with Kerry McDonald — Senior Fellow at the Foundati…

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Quiz Funnels That Convert: How to Create a High-Converting Lead Generation & Client Attraction Ecosystem with Strategist Alefiya Khoraki [Ep. 71] 48:32

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Forget those fluffy Buzzfeed-style “Which Disney Princess Are You?” quizzes. 💅✨ In this episode of Money Magnet Mama, I sit down with conversion quiz ecosystem strategist Alefiya Khoraki to talk about how quizzes can actually change the game in your business. We break down: Why old-school personality quizzes don’t convert (and what to do instead) A…

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363: Classroom Management Strategies Every Specials Teacher Needs 25:08

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/363 Struggling to keep your art, music, Spanish, or PE class running smoothly? What works in a traditional classroom may not always translate to specials or elective classes. Listen in as Linda and a team member unpack proven classroom management strategies every specials teacher needs to create order, build …

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Ep 393: Grit, Grace, and Growth: The Power of Consistency and Community for Teachers, Founders, and Dreamers Leaving the System 25:27

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This month, I’m slowing down — not to plan more, but to see more. In today’s episode, I’m talking about something I believe every microschool founder needs before stepping into a new year: an Autumn Audit. I know how it feels to get caught up in the whirlwind of running your school — the lesson plans, family communications, finances, tours, and eve…

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Last-Minute Black Friday Income Ideas for Coaches & Course Creators: How to Pull Off a Profitable Flash Sale Fast (Even If You Haven’t Planned a Thing!) [Ep. 70] 30:26

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MY very own Black Friday deal is ON like donkey kong for one week only ⏰ 🎉 Deal 1 🔥 BOGO 1:1 Coaching Session with me (hurrrry only a few spots and these will sell out fast since I retired from 1:1) Deal 2 🔥 Dream Program Launch Box is ONLY $47!!! for alllll the online business strategies you need to launch your dream offer 🎉 So you meant to plan y…

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362: How Servant Leadership Can Transform Your School's Culture 23:08

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/362 What if the key to a thriving school culture isn't control, but servant leadership? In this episode, we explore how the servant leadership model provides the relational and even spiritual groundwork needed to create high-capacity schools where both staff and students can flourish. Listen in as Linda sits …

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Ep 392: Why Every Microschool Founder Needs an Autumn Audit Before the New Year: How to Reflect, Refresh, and Realign Your Vision, Team, and Space for 2025 20:54

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This month, I’m slowing down — not to plan more, but to see more. In today’s episode, I’m talking about something I believe every microschool founder needs before stepping into a new year: an Autumn Audit. I know how it feels to get caught up in the whirlwind of running your school — the lesson plans, family communications, finances, tours, and eve…

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From VA to Multi–Six-Figure Breadwinner: How Emily Reagan Built Her Digital Empire While Raising 4 Kids and Navigating Divorce as a Milspouse [Ep. 69] 41:38

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This episode will light a fire in your soul 🔥 Emily Reagan — freelance coach, marketing strategist, and founder of the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School — shares her extraordinary journey from military spouse and stay-at-home mom to multi–six-figure entrepreneur. We talk about: 💪 Turning real-life experience into a monetizable skill set 🌈 …

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Ep 391: Building a Microschool in a Yurt: Kami Melton’s Journey from Homeschool Mom to Educational Trailblazer 57:20

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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Kami Melton, founder of Arkwright Microschool, to hear how her journey from homeschooling mom to microschool builder unfolded—inside a yurt! Kami began her homeschooling journey in Virginia, later moved with her family to Poland, and returned to rural southwest Georgia during the pandemic. In a county of f…

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Unlock Hidden Profit: How CPA & Profit Strategist Jamie Trull Helps Small Business Owners Find Clarity and Maximize Profit [Ep. 68] 58:51

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You know how everyone says, “Just make more money”? Yeah… but what if the real problem isn’t how much you’re making—it’s how much you’re keeping? 👀 This week, I’m sitting down with my friend Jamie Trull, CPA, profit strategist, and author of Hidden Profit, which officially drops today! 🎉 Jamie is on a mission to help women entrepreneurs stop guessi…

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361: From Insecurity to Confidence: Helping Students Discover their True Identity in Christ 24:52

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/361 Children and teens face a tremendous amount of pressure from peers and culture to find their identity in their activities, feelings, or performance. This modern way of looking at identity can be challenging to navigate for teachers and parents who grew up with a traditional view of identity rooted in pred…

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Ep 390: Weaving the Tapestry of Calling: How Microschool Mastermind Lauren Talbot Built a Thriving Microschool in Just 4 Months with her Mother 1:06:20

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How do you go from hearing a quiet tug on your heart to building a thriving microschool in only four months? In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Talbot—former accountant, middle school math teacher, and now the founder of The Anchor Learning Center in Louisiana. From her one-stoplight town, Lauren followed God’s unmistakable call to leave publi…

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Pivoting Your Business Isn’t Failure — It’s the Path to Alignment: Ashley Langer’s Reinvention & Entrepreneurial Journey from Event Planning to Digital Membership to Fashion Founder [Ep. 67] 32:00

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What if letting go of a “successful” business isn’t failure, but freedom? In this episode of Money Magnet Mama, I sit down with my client and friend Ashley Langer — community builder, networking queen, and now the founder of the hot new brand Hot Tommies — a fashion-forward heated vest line for women. Ashley opens up about: ✨ Building her first bus…

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360: How to be Unoffendable in a Culture of Offense 16:09

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/360 Does the Bible give us guidance on how to navigate anger? Listen in to this clip from a provocative session from the 2024 Summit with Brant Hansen, a nationally syndicated radio personality and the bestselling author of the counterintuitive and entertaining book, Unoffendable. Brant shares a life-changing…

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Ep 389: What Microschool Leaders Need Most in October! Building Strong School Culture, Engaging Parents and Community, and Planning for Growth with Clarity and Confidence 17:41

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

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Is Social Media Marketing Dead? How to Build Your Thought Leadership on LinkedIn with Brenda Meller [Ep. 66] 58:12

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359: Help! My Admin Doesn't Like My Classroom Management Plan 24:42

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/359 When admin won't back your classroom management plan, it can be isolating and frustrating. It's tough to stay consistent and confident when you feel unsupported. Listen in as we walk through practical strategies you can use to keep your class running smoothly, even without administrative support—so you ca…

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Ep 388: Reconnecting to Your Roots as a Microschool Leader: Preventing Burnout, Building Parent & Community Advisory Boards, and Using Personality Frameworks to Grow a Thriving Microschool Culture 22:25

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As a microschool founder or homeschool hybrid leader, it’s easy to get caught up in curriculum, enrollment, finances, and the daily logistics of running a school—but one of the most powerful growth multipliers you have is reconnecting to your roots and knowing your people. In this episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast, Makenzie Oliver…

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Stress-Free Bookkeeping & Audit-Proof Taxes: IRS Insider-Turned-Entrepreneur CPA Sheila Koenig Shares What Every Small Business Owner Must Know [Ep. 65] 38:21

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Does bookkeeping feel scary, confusing, or like something you keep pushing to “later”? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep avoiding it. This week, I sat down with Sheila Koenig, CPA, former IRS insider, and founder of Checking It Twice Bookkeeping. With 24 years of experience (including 16 in IRS appeals, reviewing over 1,000 small business…

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Ep 387: From Library Meetings to Leading Logos Homeschool Academy: How Jennifer Pinto Built a Homeschool Hybrid in Iowa with Faith and Microschool Masterminds 53:55

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What does it look like to step out of traditional education and wait on God’s timing to build something completely new? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Jennifer Pinto, co-founder of Logos Homeschool Academy in Iowa. After leaving traditional schooling in 2023, Jennifer connected with a like-minded friend—whom she met in the library—and t…

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Small Email List Success: How Soul Reader Yvonne Arnold Made $20K in a Week & Sold Out Her $25K Offer — Without Social Media or Launching (for Sensitive Empaths & Healers) [Ep. 64] 54:39

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👉 Grab the link and join me for my FREE Hey to 100k® OPEN HOUSE event happening 11am ET on 10.10. 🎉 This is my second sit-down with my friend and client, gifted Soul Reader Yvonne Arnold (catch our first IG live conversation here), and wow- this one is pure gold! Yvonne and I go deep on how she: ✨ Sold out her $25K program with a small email list ✨…

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358: How Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel) 19:09

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/358 Sometimes we feel like our work doesn't matter--we might not be getting paid much, we don't have many opportunities to share the Gospel, so what is the point? You might be surprised to hear that God's design for work is bigger than the Great Commission, and deeper than economics. Jordan Raynor joins us to…

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Ep 386: How Microschool Founders Can Overcome Parent Pressure. Setting Boundaries, Building Confidence, and Communicating Expectations to Create Thriving Schools Without Burnout 24:05

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Starting a microschool comes with incredible joy—but it also comes with the pressure of making everyone happy: parents, students, even your staff. If you’ve ever felt the weight of parent expectations on your shoulders, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m pulling back the curtain on how new founders can manage parent pressure with…

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Small Audience Success: How Organizer Caroline Thor Filled 16 Membership Spots with a Simple 15-Minute Challenge Launch (and a Tiny Email List!) [Ep. 63] 50:42

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👉 Grab the link and join me for my FREE Hey to 100k® OPEN HOUSE event happening 11am ET on 10.10.25 🎉 Think you need thousands of followers and a massive list to grow a membership? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with my client (and decluttering queen) Caroline Thor, who shares how she filled 16 new spots in her membership with just a tiny…

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357: Should I Teach Like I Parent?: Key Differences You Need to Understand 22:45

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/357 Teaching and parenting often are compared, but should we be teaching like we parent? While both roles share similarities, how much should we let our parentings style influence the way we teach in our classroom? Listen as we discuss the differences (and similarities) between parenting and teaching. 00:00 I…

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Ep 385: A Mother’s Heart, a Founder’s Struggle: Navigating the Heartbreak and Hope of School Choices 41:57

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For six years, I’ve poured my heart into building a microschool—creating a place of freedom, belonging, and personalized learning. My daughters were the reason I started this journey. And yet, today, neither of them are with us at our microschool. In this episode, I open up about: My daughter’s transition from a small, nurturing microschool environ…

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Master Your Launch Strategy & Confidently Launch Your Course, Membership or Program in 3 Weeks (Launch Your Magic Bootcamp Starts Sept 22!) [Ep. 62] 23:34

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✨ Launch Your Magic Bootcamp is OPEN! ✨ It’s happening Sept 22 – Oct 10 and this is your chance to launch with clarity, confidence, and FUN (yes, fun is mandatory 💃). In just 3 weeks, I’ll coach you live in a small group container to: ✔ Craft your irresistible offer (with my Sold-Out Sunday Recipe) ✔ Map your simple, chill AF launch plan ✔ Create m…

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356: 5 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Teacher 26:32

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/356 Being a new teacher comes with a steep learning curve and can often leave you feeling overwhelmed. Avoiding certain rookie mistakes in your early years can make all the difference in saving you and your students from unnecessary frustration and challenges. Whether you're a brand-new teacher or just trying…

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Ep 384: What’s Saving My Sanity (and What’s Not) as a Microschool Founder. Behind the Scenes: All the Fun Things, The Routines and Systems Keeping Me Sane as a Microschool Leader 30:06

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Behind every thriving microschool is a leader who is juggling 1,000 spinning plates — curriculum, enrollment, parent communication, staff management, and personal life. In this candid behind-the-scenes episode, I’m sharing the honest truth about what’s actually saving my sanity right now as a microschool founder…and what’s not. You’ll hear the dail…

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Your $100K Vision Masterclass (Part 7 of 7 of Launch & Chill: The Summer Series) [Ep. 61] 1:13:12

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✨ Launch Your Magic is OPEN! ✨ Wanna finally get your program out into the world- without the stressy, messy launch vibes? Join my Launch Your Magic Bootcamp (Sept 22–Oct 10) 🎉 Three weeks of live coaching with me to nail your offer, your message, and your chill AF launch plan. Lowest price ever for live coaching 👀 👉 Snag your spot before it’s gone…

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Ep 383: Reset Your Microschool Systems Before Burnout Hits The 4 Week System and Routine to Finally Get Organized and Free 23:02

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Running a microschool requires relentless focus, clarity, and strong systems. If you’re spinning your wheels every September—re-creating lesson plans, re-building operations, and re-learning the same organizational habits—you’re headed straight for overwhelm. In this episode, I walk you through a 4-Week Reset System that will help you: Audit what’s…

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'The Secret' to Success: The Energetics of Abundance (Part 6 of 7 of Launch & Chill: The Summer Series) [Ep. 60] 50:46

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In this penultimate episode of the Launch & Chill series, I’m showing you how to create a launch plan that actually fits your life—and still gets results. Say goodbye to launch spreadsheets that make your brain melt. This is the aligned, simplified approach you’ve been craving. xo, Masha 💞 Let's connect: Instagram | LinkedIn…

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355: Missing the Mark: How to Avoid Grading Mistakes That Demotivate Students 25:51

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/355 Have you ever handed out a test, only to be met with looks of discouragement? Or maybe you sat down to grade and realized your quiz did more harm than good? Join us as we unpack common mistakes teachers make when creating or grading assessments, and share tips for more encouraging, effective, and grace-fi…

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Throwback-To-School: What to Do When You Ask Yourself: Do I Have The Time, Energy and Resources to Start or Grow Your Dream School or Teaching Business! 24:26

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Welcome To The Teacher, Let Your Light Shine: Throwback-To-School Series! You are a teacher, a dreamer, and a builder. This new, refreshing month, we are bringing you something special. Our throwbacks series! Featuring hand-picked episodes from the vault that are JUST as powerful now as when they first aired! August is one of the most transformatio…

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How to Position and Price your Irresistible Offer for Maximum Revenue (Part 5 of 7 of Launch & Chill: The Summer Series) [Ep. 59] 44:04

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In this episode, I walk you through the pricing sweet spot and how to position your offer so people are excited to buy. We’re not just slapping a random number on your program—we’re crafting a juicy, aligned container that practically sells itself. xo, Masha 💞 Let's connect: Instagram | LinkedInBy Masha Goins

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354: How to Respond With Love When You Want to be Defensive 20:42

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/354 Why is it so easy to get defensive when a student asks a bunch of questions? How do we navigate the source of our defensiveness and then respond with grace and love? Listen in as we share some insights on diffusing the defensiveness that can be hard to avoid in our classrooms. 00:00 Navigating Defensivene…

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Throwback-To-School: Career Change! What Teachers Can Experience After Leaving Public School Teaching and What They Realized They Desperately Needed! 28:30

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Welcome To The Teacher, Let Your Light Shine: Throwback-To-School Series! You are a teacher, a dreamer, and a builder. This new, refreshing month, we are bringing you something special. Our throwbacks series! Featuring hand-picked episodes from the vault that are JUST as powerful now as when they first aired! August is one of the most transformatio…

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Launching with a Challenge vs. Webinar, and my FB Pop-Up Group Popcorn Strategy (Part 4 of 7 of Launch & Chill: The Summer Series) [Ep. 58] 37:10

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Webinar or challenge? In this episode, I’m sharing why I went with a 3-day challenge for my $60K launch (and why I’d do it again). You’ll learn: ✨ The pros & cons of each launch style ✨ How to keep people engaged start to finish ✨ My FB pop-up group “popcorn strategy” that boosts connection & conversions xo, Masha 💞 Let's connect: Instagram | Linke…

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353: Getting to the Root of Overwhelm 20:46

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/353 It is hard not to be overwhelmed by all the things on a teachers plate. But what if we are adding to the feeling of overwhelm with our perfectionism, need for control, and micromanaging? Listen in as Rhapsody Jordan-Parisi talks with Linda about how to deepen our trust in God and root out overwhelm! 00:00…

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Throwback-To-School: Does a Homeschooling Business Have to be IN MY HOME? Pros/Cons and 8 Alternative Places for Success! 24:27

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Welcome To The Teacher, Let Your Light Shine: Throwback-To-School Series! You are a teacher, a dreamer, and a builder. This new, refreshing month, we are bringing you something special. Our throwbacks series! Featuring hand-picked episodes from the vault that are JUST as powerful now as when they first aired! August is one of the most transformatio…

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My 3 Day Challenge Launch Structure- a Step by Step Breakdown you can Follow (Part 3 of 7 of Launch & Chill: The Summer Series) [Ep. 57] 22:36

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Want to run a challenge that actually converts? This episode walks you through my exact 3-day challenge format that delivers insane value and builds demand for your offer. No fluff. Just a magnetic mix of teaching and selling that works every time. Perfect for coaches, healers, or educators who want to launch without the tech overwhelm. xo, Masha 💞…

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Throwback-To-School: From Traditional Teacher to Teacher Entrepreneur: Why I Left The Public School System and Started a Homeschooling Business 32:17

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Welcome To The Teacher, Let Your Light Shine: Throwback-To-School Series! You are a teacher, a dreamer, and a builder. This new, refreshing month, we are bringing you something special. Our throwbacks series! Featuring hand-picked episodes from the vault that are JUST as powerful now as when they first aired! August is one of the most transformatio…

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How I tripled my Launch Revenue WITHOUT Growing my Social Audience or Email List (Part 2 of 7 of Launch & Chill: The Summer Series) [Ep. 56] 24:11

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👒 SUMMER SALE 👒 is ON through July: Catch my IG Stories and DM me SUMMER to get all the juicy deets 🤫🧃 In this juicy behind-the-scenes breakdown, I reveal how I TRIPLED my launch revenue without adding a single new follower. No growth hacks. No ads. Just strategy, alignment, and intention. This episode is for you if you think you need a bigger audi…

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352: The Important Connection Between Classroom Management and Student Motivation 23:54

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/352 Encouraging student motivation can be one of the most challenging parts of being a teacher. Have you ever thought about the role your classroom management plays in this? Listen in as we discuss how classroom management influences student motivation! 00:00 Introduction of Classroom Management and Student M…

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Ep 378: You're Pouring Into Everyone - Who Is Pouring Into You? What's NOT Optional for Microschool Leaders 30:33

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Are you a microschool leader running on empty, juggling all the roles, and wondering how to keep going? In this powerful episode, we're diving deep into why professional development isn't a luxury—it's a lifeline. Whether you're starting out or deep in the trenches, this episode will show you how PD can radically transform your confidence, your sys…

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