Best Danae Mercer Podcasts (2025)

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Ground Up 20: Capturing Climbing with Photographer Drew Mercer 1:13:06

4d ago1:13:06

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Boone, North Carolina is where photographer Drew Mercer first discovered his passion for rock climbing, so it’s no surprise that his new coffee table book, In Season, is a love letter to the High Country. A modern champion of Southeastern climbing, Drew uses his lens to share the story of days spent at some of his favorite local, and arguably under…

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Ground Up 19: Level Up Your Trad Climbing with Dana Taylor 1:30:40

19d ago1:30:40

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Training for trad climbing isn’t something most climbers think about—but Project Direct coach Dana Taylor is here to change that. Originally from Chicago, Dana spent years sport climbing at the Red River Gorge before catching the trad bug on a trip to Wadi Rum. In this episode, she takes us through her journey into the world of limit trad climbing,…

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Ground Up 18: The Sandstone School of Rock with Professor Joel Brady 1:50:20

1M ago1:50:20

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Whether you know him as the Vampire Professor, the Banjo Man, or the founding president of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Climbers Coalition (SWPACC), you know that Joel Brady has the undeniable ability to crush nails hard rock climbs. Coming to us live from the Keystone State, Joel recalls his early days competing against legends like Chris Sharma,…

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Ground Up 17: The Need for Speed with Joe Kennedy 1:30:12

2M ago1:30:12

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Speed climbing is the ultimate culmination of dozens, if not hundreds, of hours spent dialing in beta, trimming the rack, and pushing the body to move as quickly up the wall as possible. Few do it better than today's guest, Joe Kennedy, a speed climbing phenom who holds the record for the fastest bridge to bridge ascent of the legendary Naked Edge …

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Ground Up 16: Becoming a Quadfather - Tanner Wanish 1:40:21

2M ago1:40:21

1:40:21

Finding first ascents and new potential link-ups in Yosemite Valley is a rare opportunity these days, especially when they're as monumental as the QUAD! In a mind-blowingly short one year between his first NIAD (Nose in a Day), Tanner Wanish and his partner Michael Vail not only broke the speed record on the infamous Yosemite Triple Crown, but also…

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Ground Up 15: Raging in El Salto with Karly Rager 1:25:35

3M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

While most climbers gravitate to El Potrero Chico when visiting Nuevo León, Karly Rager has spent the past five winter seasons learning the dark arts of kneebars in El Salto's tufa filled playgrounds. Fresh off her all female team's First Free Ascent of Guerreras on La Gloria, Karly reflects on what it took to achieve their FFA in the demanding Mex…

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Ground Up 14: Legends From the Steep with Doug Reed 2:04:06

3M ago2:04:06

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If you've pulled onto the perfect Nuttall Sandstone of the New River Gorge, odds are you've climbed a Doug Reed route. Boasting one of the most impressive list's of first ascents in Southeastern, and perhaps national climbing history, Doug was a true pioneer of pushing the standards for both difficult and high-quality climbing during the 80's and 9…

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Ground Up 13: The Granite Guru Zack Mintz 1:31:29

3M ago1:31:29

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The Western North Carolina climbing scene has been experiencing a recent flurry of hard ascents and Zack Mintz is certainly someone who's been at the heart of it all. A true guru of granite, Zack joins the Ground Up to cover everything from his rapid progression as a climbing guide, how "learning to fail" has helped him succeed, and his passion for…

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Ground Up 12: Zero to 5.13 in 18 Months with Armand La Douceur 1:26:09

4M ago1:26:09

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Hailing from the great state of Georgia, our guest for this episode is the Southeast's latest climbing phenom, Armand La Douceur. It was only 18 months ago that Armand first tied into a rope, but he's since taken the climbing scene by storm, putting down many of the areas hardest test-pieces, including Western North Carolina's most iconic 5.13 mult…

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Ground Up 11: Global Climbing Impact with Mario Stanley 1:35:47

5M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

If you tuned into the HBO reality series, The Climb, with Chris Sharma, Megan Martin and Jason Momoa, you probably recognize our next guest, Mario Stanley. A Texas based climber, Mario's impact on the local scene as a coach, guide, route developer and fellow podcast host can't be overstated. A wide ranging episode, we cover outdoor access in the Lo…

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Ground Up 10: Erica Lineberry aka Cragmama 1:21:03

6M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

You may have heard of Dad Strength before, but Erica Lineberry is making sure that you know all about Mom Strength. Better known as Cragmama, Erica is one of the Southeast's elite weekend warriors and has sent well over 100 routes of 5.12 or higher, all after having her first child! Whether she's pulling through roofs at Hidden Valley, jug bashing …

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Ground Up 09: The Mayor of Moore's, Tim Fisher 1:26:07

7M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

This one is for all the local North Carolina hardmen, the lovers of steep & spicy trad climbing, and anyone looking for a classic ground up adventure. The Mayor of Moore's himself, Tim Fisher, takes us through his 40+ year climbing career developing some of the region's best and boldest test pieces. We talk ground up ethics, adventures with other l…

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Ground Up 08 - Breaking Into the 300 Club with Genevive Walker 1:16:09

8M ago1:16:09

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One of only three participants to ever climb 300+ pitches during the 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell, Genevive Walker is a true legend of the competition. Her commitment to performance is rivaled only by her involvement in the community and she's always the first one to bring the energy to the afterparty. Join The Ground Up crew for Episode 8 as Geneviv…

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Ground Up 07 - The GOATs of Horseshoe Hell: Vasya Vorotnikov & Rob D'Anastasio 1:42:57

8M ago1:42:57

1:42:57

They may not have the speed record on El Capitan, but Rob D'Anastasio and Vasya Vorotnikov have the arguably more coveted achievement of holding almost every team and individual record at 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell. For Episode 7 of The Ground Up, The Goatbusters dive deep into their record smashing accomplishments at the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, th…

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Ground Up 06 - The Greatest Climbing Event in the County: 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell 29:10

8M ago29:10

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Every year as the temps begin to drop and the leaves begin to change color, the Ground Up crew heads down to Jasper, Arkansas for the greatest climbing competition on the planet, 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell. An annual affair that injects stoke into the veins of those that have participated, and bewilders those that haven't, this is truly an event wo…

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Ground Up 05: Prolific First Ascents with Nathan Brown 1:29:04

9M ago1:29:04

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One of North Carolina's most prolific route developers, Nathan Brown, sits down with The Ground Up crew to share stories from developing crags all across the country and the inevitable shenanigans he's encountered bolting new lines on the sharp end. Nathan's interview takes us through his early climbing days at Stone Mountain, his vision for establ…

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Episode 0 - Welcome to the Ground Up Podcast 11:23

9M ago11:23

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Ari and Robert take a few minutes to introduce themselves and set the stage for what to expect from the Ground Up podcast and its guests in the episodes to come.By The Ground Up Podcast

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Ground Up 04: Lessons from Eric Marx's Headpoint Handbook 1:43:40

9M ago1:43:40

1:43:40

On Episode 4 the team welcomes notorious Gunks headpointer Eric Marx to the podcast. A regular in the New York climbing scene, Eric offers insight into his process of headpointing dangerous and difficult trad routes, what drew him to this unique climbing style and how he uses the Moon Board, bouldering and other techniques to to train when he's not…

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Ground Up 03: Appalachian Classics With Bennett Harris 1:36:49

9M ago1:36:49

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In Episode 3 of the Ground Up Podcast, the crew sits down with a true veteran and living legend of the North Carolina climbing scene, Bennett Harris. The closest thing you might find to a walking guidebook, Bennett has spent decades climbing at crags up and down the East Coast and shares endless stories from his time at the New River Gorge, the Obe…

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Ground Up 02: Jacob Ward & The New Kids On The Rock 1:39:37

9M ago1:39:37

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Western North Carolina's Jacob Ward joins the show for Episode 2 of the podcast to chat about his recent efforts to repeat some of the state's king lines. The boys dive deep to cover some of Jacob's favorite routes at Looking Glass and the Red River Gorge, how his crew has helped revitalize the trad climbing community in the Southeast, a unique fat…

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Ground Up 01: Coast to Coast Climbing with Mike Palmer 1:36:13

10M ago1:36:13

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In the their inaugural episode, the Ground Up crew sits down to speak with Mike Palmer, long time friend and climbing partner of Ari, about his climbing exploits across the continent. From cutting his teeth out in California, to exploring North Carolina's finest crags in his new backyard, the conversation covers classic Yosemite epics, bottomless m…

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Create A Legacy Of Entrepreneurship And Time-Money Freedom For Generations To Come With Crissi Allen Founder And Executive Director Of HEART Academy 19:21

11M ago19:21

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Intro Crissi Allen Founder and Executive Director of HEART Academy Christian Microschool in San Jose, California, and a Certified Holistic Health Coach. She finds it great joy helping parents capture the hearts of their children, helping parents find their children's God-given passions early in life, creating a heartfelt community, and partnering a…

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Equip Your Child With The Skills, Training, And Strategies With Norma Jean Maxwell Founder Of Time To Shine 26:30

11M ago26:30

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Intro Norma Jean Maxwell, Founder of Time to Shine Teach & Coaching is an Orton Gillingham trained Reading, Spelling & Writing Specialist. With over 20 years teaching experience, both within and outside the public school system, Norma Jean truly loves teaching children, particularly those with learning differences. She is passionate about providing…

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Empowering Young Minds Through The Socratic Method With Michael Strong Founder And Chief Visionary Of The Socratic Experience 32:02

11M ago32:02

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Intro Michael Strong Founder and Chief Visionary of The Socratic Experience, is one of the most experienced designers of innovative school programs in the United States. He is also the author of The Habit Of Thought: From Socratic Seminars To Socratic Practice and the Lead Author of Be The Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can S…

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Help Your Children Broaden Their Horizons Through Opportunities For Leadership With Josie Balkowski Founder of Online Scribblers 24:20

11M ago24:20

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Intro Josie Balkowski is the Founder of Online Scribblers, an online writing program for students in Grades 3-12 of all skill levels. Josie is a blogger and writer who strives to bring writing education to the forefront of every student's learning and to engage their creativity to create proficient communicators of the future. Since 2012, Josie has…

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Reading Will Help Your Child Be Successful For The Rest Of Their Lives With Yvette Boucher CEO Of Lil Learners Luv Learning 9:23

11M ago9:23

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Intro Yvette Boucher CEO of Lil Learners Luv Learning, a certified kindergarten teacher for 20 years, and an experienced online teacher. She loves to teach little learners. Her passion is teaching children to read. Nothing excites Yvette more than to see a student's face light up as they start to read. Her teaching style includes music and movement…

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Clear Parenting Plan On You Christian Family Journey With Derek And Amy Weichel CEOs And Founders Of Faithful Parent 22:40

11M ago22:40

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Intro Derek and Amy Weichel CEOs and Founders of Faithful Parent they were both personally blessed with Christian Education from elementary through high school. Faithful Parent helps you have a clear parenting plan on your Christian family journey, and find the time and guidance to develop one. They help parents to be more intentional about looking…

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Keep The Joy In Learning And Empower Your Learners By Co-design Learning With Jennifer Mercer And Jill Pearson-Keltner CEOs And Founders Of Learning Journeys Forum 19:55

11M ago19:55

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Intro Jennifer Mercer, M.Ed Co-Founder of Learning Journeys Forum and she has been working with youth since she was 16 years old. She has spent the past 30 years developing and growing her skills in many different ways; as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, lead teacher, college instructor, tutor, Girl Scout leader, mentor, and group f…

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Kids Can Have Fun Learning Chemistry With Colleen Kelley Ph.D Founder Of Kids’ Chemical Solutions 16:44

11M ago16:44

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Intro Colleen Kelley Ph.D Founder of Kids' Chemical Solutions received her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Richmond, and her Ph.D in Organometallic Chemistry from the Pennsylvania State University. Her teaching duties have spanned from graduate level courses all the way to elementary school courses. She is the author of "The M.C. Detective…

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Live Out Your Dreams Of Traveling While Still Providing Your Kids With Rich Educational Experiences With Brooke DeHority Founder Of The Brooke Review 18:13

11M ago18:13

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Intro Brooke DeHority Founder of The Brooke Review, an education leader and literacy enthusiast with over a decade of experience working in New York City public schools. Her expert approach to improving early reading achievement through aligned cross-curricular instructional design and project-based learning yields exceptional results for students.…

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Immersive Live Spanish Instruction To Learners Of All Ages With Dana Argueta Puentes Administrator of Spanish Institute of Honduras 13:00

11M ago13:00

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Intro Dana Argueta is the Puentes Administrator at the Spanish Institute of Honduras, an educator with a background in elementary education and linguistic acquisition. She serves as the administrator of the homeschool program and also handles missionary care and student services at Spanish Institute of Honduras. She has been in Honduras since 2018,…

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Bridging The Best Of Unconventional Education Approaches With Michael Staton CEO And Co-Founder of Colearn 30:22

11M ago30:22

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Intro Michael Staton CEO and Co-Founder of Colearn. Colearn has redesigned the school experience around families for an era of remote and hybrid work. They are bridging the best of unconventional education approaches and great schools to create an entirely new learning experience that prioritizes families. Top three takeaways How Colearn is focused…

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Everyone Can Learn Spanish Easily, Affordably, And Effectively With Debbie Annett Founder And Creator Of Spanish For You! 19:14

12M ago19:14

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Intro Debbie Annett Founder and Creator of Spanish For You! A unique theme-based curriculum for elementary and middle school-aged children. She is an Illinois state-certified teacher who has enjoyed teaching the Spanish language to kids of all ages for 23 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Illinois and a Master's d…

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No One Is More Qualified To Love Your Children Than We Are With Leah Ballard CEO and Founder of B3 Homeschool Support 21:47

12M ago21:47

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Intro Leah Ballard CEO and Founder of B3 Homeschool Support, a certified teacher in the state of Florida. She has a BA from the University of Central Florida in Secondary Education with a Biology focus. Her certifications are in Biology, General Science, and Math. Top three takeaways No one knows our children better or is more qualified to love the…

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Homeschool Today Your One Stop Location For All Your Homeschool Needs With Patty Marler Media Relations 14:59

12M ago14:59

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Intro Patty Marler Media Relations of Homeschool Today. Patty Marler is a veteran homeschooler with over two decades of homeschool experience from preschool through high school. Patty is passionate about helping people navigate the various options, tailor educational methods and resources, and identify supports to build a solid home education progr…

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Embrace Imperfections And Unleash Your Artistic Potential With Connie Chapman CEO And Founder Of Your Art Class 23:01

12M ago23:01

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Intro Connie Chapman CEO and Founder of Your Art Class. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, and moved with her family to New Orleans where she finished high school and college, got married, and had two children. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary education with a minor in art. She has taken art classes at Tulane, attended many art workshops, ta…

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Empowering Parents In Improving Communication With Their Kids With Neta Shani CEO And Founder Of My E-motions 11:54

12M ago11:54

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Intro Neta Shani CEO and Founder of My E-motions. She is a pediatric acupuncturist and sensory balancing practitioner specializing in sensory and emotional processing challenges. Over the years she has acquired an extensive knowledge on these subjects and kept adding more tools to help her better address each child’s specific needs. Her goals were …

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How To Set Up Your Homeschool Right And Be More Present At Home With Melissa Muir CEO and Founder Of Melissa Is Teaching 16:17

12M ago16:17

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Intro Melissa Muir is a homeschooling mom of 4 and works with teachers via coaching and products as she loves teaching online and helping people get started & thrive as online teachers so that they can be present at home. (Yes, even while homeschooling!) Top three takeaways Homeschooling doesn’t mean the end of a career. Working in online education…

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Bringing Together Educators And The Wider Community With Calli Veludos CEO And Founder of The Ark Education 16:43

12M ago16:43

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Intro Calli Veludos CEO And Founder of The Ark Education, their goal is to bring together educators and the wider community and to empower people with an educational need by providing a space where they are able to access educators and educational services with ease. Calli and her original team had over 75 years of experience in education, spanning…

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Unveiling The Vital Connection Between Agriculture, Food, And The Environment With Heather Cassill CEO And Founder Of Kids Sonder Agriculture- Unboxed 18:38

12M ago18:38

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Intro Heather Cassil CEO and Founder of Kids Sonder Agriculture-Unboxed, a former 4-H Youth Development Educator/Agent who has lots of information and ideas in her head, love creating educational content and educating kids and she is passionate about learning and teaching about agriculture and the environment. Her mission is to inspire and empower …

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Overcoming Obstacles On Your Homeschooling Journey With Alexis Rosin Founder and CEO Of Guided Light Services LLC 15:23

12M ago15:23

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Intro Alexis Rosin, the Founder and CEO of Guided Light Services LLC, Their goal at Guided Light Services is to help families achieve their fullest potential. They provide compassionate, individualized, one-on-one, and family coaching sessions for children and adults who have been diagnosed with ASD. Their faith-based approach guides their clients …

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Learning To Code Has never Been Easier And USER FRIENDLY! With CEO and Founder of the Blackbird Code Ness Blackbird 29:06

12M ago29:06

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Intro Ness Blackbird CEO and Founder of the Blackbird Code, realized that there were no good systems out there for learning coding at home and that was his inspiration for creating Blackbird Code. Blackbird Code Inc. is an educational technology company based in Portland, Oregon that gives every student the friendliest experience as they learn to c…

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How To Make Social Studies More Than Just Facts! Make It An Experience With CEO And Author KeriAnne N. Jelinek Of Sloth Dreams Books & Publishing 15:14

12M ago15:14

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Intro KeriAnne N. Jelinek CEO of Sloth Dreams Books & Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging and informative social studies books for young learners in preschool and early elementary grades. Their books are tailored to meet the needs of educators and homeschool educators who are looking to teach their students about history, geography…

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Writing Can Actually Be Fun With Greg Baran CEO And Creator Of The Baran Method 24:37

12M ago24:37

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Intro Greg Baran, Creator of The Baran Method. The Baran Method turns every child into a writing ninja. Kids learn the method in the handbook and then practice in the workbook. They recommend every child have their own handbook since they’ll be referring to it regularly throughout their school years. Yet once your child has their own Baran Method t…

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Using Curriculum And Other Learning Tools As A Tool Never Your Master With Tina Hollenbeck CEO And Creator Of The Homeschool Resource Roadmap 24:00

1y ago24:00

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Intro Tina Hollenbeck, The Homeschool Resource Roadmap's creator, is a veteran homeschooling mom (i.e., educational entrepreneur) who passionately advocates for the merits of home education. She launched the research project that birthed the Common Core Project database and later created The Homeschool Resource Roadmap to serve the homeschool commu…

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See How Jesus Brings Lasting Change In Kids And Families With B.J. Meurer CEO And Founder Of Jesus, Help Me Parent 20:33

1y ago20:33

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Intro B.J. Meurer CEO and Founder of Jesus, Help Me Parent help parents learn how to use a heart-based approach to parenting to empower their children with the skills they need to not simply change behaviors but to also change their hearts. As a husband and father, his wife and him have used a heart-based approach with all 8 of our children no matt…

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A Comprehensive And Effective Education Opportunities With Marisa Donnelly CEO And Founder Of Donnelly’s Daily Apple 20:47

1y ago20:47

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Intro Marisa Donnelly, M.Ed., and Founder Donnelly’s Daily Apple — a tutoring and flexible learning company, website, educational resource platform, and collaborative network for teachers, students, home school programs, and parents. She is also the founder & CEO of Be A Light Collective, a virtual and San Diego-based writing/editing and content cr…

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Build An Appreciation For The World Around Your Children With Madlen Sarkisyan Co-Founder Of Children’s Forest School 16:36

1y ago16:36

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Intro Madlen Sarkisyan CO-Founder of Children's Forest School for over 15 years and homeschooling Mama since 2020 Madlen has had a passion for nature and child development that compelled her to begin her journey. Madlen is a seasoned classroom teacher with years of experience working alongside children. She has a Master's degree in Early Childhood …

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Learn About Nature In A Natural Setting With Jennifer Payne Pierson CEO And Founder of Jentopia Farm 12:38

1y ago12:38

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Intro Jennifer Payne Pierson CEO and Founder of Jentopia Farm, she has been animal crazy since the beginning of her time on this Earth. She was that kid who brought home stray dogs and cats and, well, maybe even a chicken once. So it's no wonder she studied Animal Science! Jentopia Farm Experiences is safe and convenient for the whole family, and t…

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Being Different Is Definitely Okay With Connie Williams Author And Founder Of Strugglers And Others 25:50

1y ago25:50

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Intro Connie Williams Founder of Strugglers And Others, is an author and retired school teacher in California. Strugglers and Others is a deep dive into life with ADHD and different learning difference and Connie is here to help you with your child's learning difference. She helps you answer the questions How do I know if my child is dyslexic? Is t…

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