Brave Writer

Stephanie Elms is Brave Writer’s fabulous Homeschool Alliance coach, and we hired her to help all of you homeschool with peace and progress. She is a passionate and experienced home educator who encourages parents to trust themselves, trust their kids, and trust the process.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsJoin The Homeschool Alliance: coachjuliebogart.comFollow Kyle’s photography: khelms.smugmug.comRead Stephanie’s blog: throwingmarshmallows.com

Millie Florence is an enthusiastic homeschooler and a published author – and she’s only 13-years-old! Her debut novel, Honey Butter, was published in August 2017, and she’s currently working on two more books: a collection of poems and a fantasy novel. She shares how NaNoWriMo changed her  life, and offers her own tips for young writers.We are hosting a Brave Writer classroom for all of the young people who want to write as part of NaNoWriMo, and you can sign up your kids for FREE!Visit the Young Writers Program and sign up for an account.You will be prompted to join a classroom by entering a code. Our classroom code is: CKXQFLWROur classroom name is NaNoWriMo for Brave Writers!You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsLearn more at MillieFlorence.comRead Honey ButterTeenAuthorsJournal.com

Today’s guests have experienced one of life’s most harrowing events: losing a child. Brian and Tywana Smith are fellow homeschoolers and, more importantly, dear friends of Julie’s.They came on the show to share their story and offer support in the hopes of encouraging others who live, as Tywana describes, with “one foot in the spiritual world with Shayna and one foot in the physical world.”You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsRead Brian’s Blog: Beautiful LightFind support: Helping Parents HealLearn more about Treasured Locks

Rita Cevasco is a speech language pathologist, mother of three incredible children, the author of Trees in a Forest, and the Founder of Rooted in Language, a private speech and therapy practice that she conducts with her daughter.Julie and Rita share many of the same ideals, and their families have been on a Homeschooling journey together since Brave Writer was in its infancy.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsLearn more at RootedInLanguage.comConnect with Rita: Facebook | InstagramListen to our last conversation with RitaListen to us talk to Rita about the role of the brain in writing: http://blog.bravewriter.com/2012/09/05/08-conversation-with-rita-cevasco/ Trees in a Forest by Rita Cevasco

Ashley White enjoyed her career as a first grade teacher, but when her children were born, her entire world changed—including her perspective on public education. With the full support of her husband Jeremy, Ashley decided to focus her attention on homeschooling.The White family has since put a twist on traditional homeschooling by embarking on what they call Roadschooling. It’s just like it sounds—they hop in their minivan and take their education on the road, visiting the places that intrigue them and incorporating enchanted education along the way.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsRead Ashley’s blog: Mommy’s Little LearnersFollow Mommy’s Little Learners on Facebook

Christy Thomas is the definition of an Awesome Adult! Her husband Adam is on active duty and they have moved eight times in 13 years on the whim of the Navy. Christy balances the unpredictability by homeschooling their three kids, and she fuels her Awesome Adult life by running, drawing, knitting, reading, and blogging.Self-care isn’t just a luxury for Christy – it’s a priority.In this episode, Christy shares her tips for developing an Awesome Adult mindset and integrating these pockets of happy into your busy life.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsRead Christy’s blog: JoyBroughtMe.comConnect with Play4Life Moms: Play4LifeMoms.com | Facebook | Instagram

Kim and Gabrielle Linnell are an amazing mother-daughter duo we invited on the show to share how Brave Writer — and homeschooling in general — has shaped their understanding of education.Gabrielle is 25 and was homeschooled for about nine years, also spending time in private and public schools. She currently works at Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., as the digital projects associate, where she gets to work on awesome digital initiatives relating to Shakespeare and his world.Gabrielle’s mom, Kim, has taught English as a second language for more than 20 years to international students in schools and universities, both in America and abroad… but she describes the 10 years she homeschooled her four daughters as the high water mark of her career.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsRead some of Gabrielle’s writing at GabrielleLinnell.comSign up for Gabrielle’s TinyLetter about the ways maps change our minds: tinyletter.com/gclinnellFollow Kim’s writing at ESLOnlineMagazine.com

We were first introduced to Christina Celebi in the height of live streaming broadcasts like Periscope, and we were immediately attracted to her contagious passion and sparkle. We sat down to talk with her because her family have made a brave decision: they have taken their homeschool on the road abroad!Christina immediately fell in love with the freedom that homeschooling created for her family. That independence, mixed with her and her husband’s wanderlust, took root and blossomed into what she calls “World Schooling.”Christina shares how World Schooling changes her homeschooling experience, how she travels on a budget, and how you can start World Schooling if you’ve never travelled before.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsRead Christina’s blog post: “World Schooling on a Budget”

Dotty Christensen is a one of Julie’s long-time friends, mentors, and partners in shared homeschooling. They sit down to discuss how families can create a warm, rich environment in their homeschool life, and why parents shouldn’t be afraid that homeschooling is a dead end – it can even be the catalyst for something exciting and new in your adult life!You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons

Susan Wise Bauer is best known for writing her homeschooling classic, The Well-Trained Mind, and she is a trusted authority in the homeschooling community. Her new book, Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education, will be available later this year.Susan also has a uniquely comprehensive understanding of the history of the home education movement because she’s been a student, a teacher, and a homeschool business owner.We are starting this series about Brave Shifts with Susan because we want to learn, from her unique perspective, how the culture of homeschooling and education can shift to become even more powerful and effective in families around the world.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsPre-order Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education by Susan Wise BauerLearn more about Susan: SusanWiseBauer.com | Twitter | Facebook