I used to work for the government, counting down the years to that all-mighty pension, fully immersed in the hustle culture. Spending my days in a cubicle, sending my kid off to daycare, and living disconnected from nature and our food sources all felt completely normal—because that’s what we were told was normal.

But in 2021, everything changed. When New York started masking three-year-olds in daycare, my husband and I were struck by how little control we truly had over our children while they were in the care of government institutions. That moment sparked a critical question: Why are we living this way, and is there a better option?

So, I took a leap of faith, pulled my son out of daycare, and joined a few homeschooling playgroups in our area. At first, I was skeptical: This will never be me! I’m not a homeschooler! (I don’t even know how to sew my own clothes!)

But curiosity got the best of me. I bombarded every homeschooler I met with questions: What does your daily routine look like? How do you choose a curriculum? What about proms and football games? Then it hit me—if I had so many questions, other parents must, too. That’s when my podcast, The Homeschool How To, was born.

Through the podcast, I’ve been blessed to learn from some of the most incredible, knowledgeable, and creative homeschooling families. Each guest has shared invaluable insights about the many ways homeschooling can look.

What makes my podcast different? I’m not the expert—I’m the learner. I ask the questions every beginner wants answers to because I’m right there with you, navigating the challenges and discoveries of homeschooling. I don’t have a formula to preach, a list of answers, or a perfect system. But with each hurdle I face, I bring back even more questions for the seasoned homeschoolers who join me on the show.

My goal is to support other homeschoolers and “homeschool-hesitant” parents as they take the plunge into a lifestyle of freedom, family bonding, and child-led learning—free from the confines of institutions built on outdated ideals.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: no one looks back on their life wishing they’d spent less time with their kids. The time to invest in them is now, while it matters most. You can always make money later, but your children are priceless. Let’s raise them to be free thinkers who pursue their own passions—not someone else’s agenda.