{"podcast":{"title":"Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous","slug":"homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569","podcast_index_feed_id":6589569,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/103b5d9bc/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/podcasts/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/43472167/43472167-1744666522330-c0a0a7f103212.jpg","author":"Kami Wanous - The Freedom Scholar","episode_count":164,"summary":"Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous, The Freedom Scholar, utilizes more than a decade of homeschool experience, along with her public school teaching experience and relatable and practical mentoring of families all over the US and periodic guests, to take you on a journey toward creating the homeschool experience you always wanted and your family deserves in each episode. Whether you’re an experienced homeschooler or a new one, making decisions about curriculum, setting up routines and keeping love of learning high can be challenging. This podcast will help you gain the confidence you need to help your kids reach their goals and become life-long learners. To learn more about Kami and how The Freedom Scholar can help you create your family's best homeschool experience, visit www.thefreedomscholar.com Follow @TheFreedomScholar on Instagram and Facebook For free live trainings every week, join “The Freedom Scholar Homeschooling Community” Facebook group! Subscribe on YouTube - The Freedom Scholar Copyright 2023 © The Freedom Scholar. All rights reserved worldwide. Disclaimer: This is an informational podcast. The information presented in each episode is the most recent and honest to…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T12:25:50.355593+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569"},"episode":{"title":"Why Your Homeschool Needs a Lifestyle, Not Just a Curriculum | 162","slug":"why-your-homeschool-needs-a-lifestyle-not-just-a-curriculum-162","published_at":"2026-09-16T06:35:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569/why-your-homeschool-needs-a-lifestyle-not-just-a-curriculum-162","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kami-wanous/episodes/Why-Your-Homeschool-Needs-a-Lifestyle--Not-Just-a-Curriculum--162-e3otrja","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/103b5d9bc/podcast/play/125807658/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-16%2F431991396-44100-2-9106fe053b56.m4a","summary":"If you've ever thought your homeschool days were "fine" but wanted something more, this conversation is going to feel very familiar. I'm talking with Alex and Cassidy Nicholas about building an actual homeschool learning lifestyle, the kind built on ownership, entrepreneurship, and real community, not just checking academic boxes. Inside this episode: Why "fine" stopped being enough for their family What ownership actually looks like for kids The three pillars behind The Vault Academy, their homeschool hybrid club Why homeschool isolation is solvable How a little courage changes what's possible Quick Q&A from this episode: What is The Vault Academy? A homeschool hybrid and family wellness club Alex and Cassidy Nicholas are building in Naples, Florida, combining core academics with entrepreneurship, fitness, and hands-on skills for the whole family. What are the three pillars The Vault Academy is built on? Leadership and business acumen, self-defense and fitness, and agriculture and craftsmanship. How can homeschool families avoid feeling isolated? By being intentional about reaching out and building community, even when it feels uncomfortable, rather than waiting for community to come to them. Why do Alex and Cassidy think kids should learn entrepreneurship, even if they never start a business? Because the thinking behind it, ownership, initiative, and perseverance, transfers to every area of life. What does it mean to be a "guide" instead of just a parent? Walking alongside your kids through their choices and interests rather than controlling every decision, while still being there when they need you. CONNECT WITH ALEX & CASSIDY: Website: https://thevaultnaples.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsliterallycassidy/ , https…","meta_description":"If you've ever thought your homeschool days were \"fine\" but wanted something more, this conversation is going to feel very familiar. 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