In this episode of the Home School Curious podcast, Morgan interviews Felice Gerwitz, a seasoned homeschooling mother of five and a pioneer in the homeschooling podcasting space. Felice shares her journey of homeschooling, the challenges she faced, and the triumphs she experienced along the way. She discusses the importance of building a supportive community, the entrepreneurial spirit that led her to start various businesses, and the joy of creating lasting memories with her family. Felice also offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and couples navigating the decision to homeschool. This conversation is filled with insights, encouragement, and heartfelt stories that resonate with homeschooling families.

• The decision to homeschool was influenced by her children’s needs and her husband’s support. If there is resistance in a marriage regarding whether or not to homeschool, Felice also offers great advice for these couples. They should communicate openly about homeschooling decisions and attend conferences together.
• Building a community of like-minded friends is crucial for homeschooling success.
• Entrepreneurship runs in Felice’s family, influencing her journey into business. Felice started podcasting to address common questions in the homeschooling community, and this eventually was the inspiration behind her podcasting empire, The Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
• Felice offers great tips for parents who also want to homeschool and start a business. Starting small is key for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially with young children.
• Family traditions and bonding activities are essential for a strong family unit. She offers tips and tricks for creating joyful experiences in homeschooling to help maintain enthusiasm and engagement.
• One of the best quotes Felice says: “The worst day of homeschooling can still be better than the best day in traditional school.”

Watch this episode on Spotify or YouTube, or listen to the audio version anywhere you get your podcasts!

Keywords: homeschooling, family dynamics, podcasting, entrepreneurship, parenting, education, family traditions, homeschooling community, support, advice