The benefits of homeschool parent's fearlessly encouraging students to be self-thinkers and who have self-autonomy over themselves. And our personal life lessons as Mom and Daughter. Almost a year ago I released Episode 39, Real Talk with Angela Jordan Perry, where I shared a little of my journey regarding my eldest daughter. At the time of the podcast release we were estranged from our eldest homeschool graduate daughter. She had declared 'self-autonomy' over herself and it was devastating to m...
Aug 20, 2019•14 min•Season 2Ep. 2
As I prepare for Season 2 of Girlfriends Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry I decided to start a short series. This series is titled, "Dearest Homeschooling Momma." These are letters. Letters to YOU where I share my jounrney- the good, the bad, the ugly and the raw of homeschooling. As well you'll find a mix of YOUR story also as I've spoken with many of you. My desire is that these letters encourage you on the journey. Be sure to share the podcast because you never know who just ma...
Sep 05, 2018•21 min
Traverro Harden was my interviewee on Episode 105. You can view her interview on the fb page or on YouTube at Girlfriends Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry. Culturally focused and centric Homeschooling Mom of four of her five children . Newbie, just finished up their FIRST homeschooling year, but has a lot to offer in homeschooling wisdom, parents with special needs and homeschooling, raising entrepreneurs, and so much more. Because our Girlfriend Chats are 'true and real' phone ca...
Aug 26, 2018•17 min
Digging Deeper: Alicia Lucas shares that as we homeschool we should always have a homeschooling plan but write it in pencil so that you can erase and start over. Alicia is a homeschooling Mom of five children from New Jersey. You can find her complete interview, Episode 101 on Girlfriends Guide to Homeschooling on Facebook and YouTube. Alicia and her family are a BIPOC, LGBTQ, Unschooling, Self-Directed homeschooling family. Thanks for joining in. -Angela Jordan Perry ((hearts)) *host of Girlfri...
Aug 17, 2018•11 min
Girfriends Chat Episode 36: with Katina Davenport Digging Deeper: Katina shares the importance of setting boundaries in your homeschooling schedule. Teaching family, friends, yourself and others how to guard sacredly your homeschooling time. Katina Davenport is a homeschooling Mom of 3 beautiful children for 7 years. In Episode 99 of Girlfriends Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry Katina shares some insightful nuggets. Thanks for joining in. -Angela Jordan Perry, hots
Aug 14, 2018•10 min
Malkah Yisrael, interviewee on Episode 66 of Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry. Malkah Yisrael aka Verlyn Tarlton is the author of the amazing book series, 'Swift Walker.' (You must check it out and get your children hooked on these amazing books.) Malkah and I jump into 'digging deeper' portion of Girlfriends Chat: Malkah has a passion for passing on to children the idea of dreaming big and helping them develop their purpose. This passionate homeschooling Mom loves he...
Aug 09, 2018•9 min
This beautiful Queen, Dawn Covin, was interviewed on Girlfriends Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry on Episode 94. (Go hit the replay on that one. Find it on FB or on YouTube or on Tumblr). Dawn is a business owner and homeschooling Mom of 4 daughters residing in Washington, DC. In this Girlfriends Chat, Dawn 'digs deeper' on the subject of "Academics not being the #1 priority of homeschooling. There are so many other things that are." Dawn shares how to make the mindset shift that ...
Aug 02, 2018•9 min
Susan Seay was interviewed on Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry, Episode 88. On Girlfriends Chat, we dig in deeper on one little statement that Susan mentioned in the interview: Allow kids to learn how to just be children. Susan has a highly engaging podcast - 'Mentor 4 Moms,' author of 'The Intentional Parent: Parenting On Purpose When Life Gets Busy.' Additionally she is a wife and homeschooling mom of seven children. You can find out more about Susan's work and stay...
Jul 27, 2018•11 min
Kristine Rivers from Pennsylvania, homeschooling Mom of 4 years, dives in deeper with me on 'the why of having family quarterly homeschooling meetings.' She shares the benefits, how it looks and the why they have these meetings. AND if they are truly beneficial. Kristine Waters' complete interview can be found on Episode 90 of Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry on FB and on YouTube. Kristine's interview was jammed packed with lots of great information and helpful nugges...
Jul 27, 2018•14 min
Girlfriend Real Talk: What I've learned about fear and educating my own children my children? ****************************************************** Angela Jordan Perry Homeschooling Mom of 8 children, wife of 26 years and self sustaining farmers in SC. Host of Girlfriends’ Guide to Homeschooling and Girlfriends Chat with Angela Jordan Perry podcast, Founder/Executive Director of Educating Our Own, owner/director/administrator of United Community of Homeschoolers Unlimited.
Jul 19, 2018•13 min
This week's 'Behind the Scenes with Angela Jordan Perry' for Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling and Girlfriends Chat I share: *new 'stuff' coming to GG2H and GC, WootWoot! *how this past week of interviews/podcasts went *what's coming up for the next week of interviews *Bill Pickett's Rodeo....first and only black rodeo organization full of black men and women *Speaking Opportunities. To start speaking/not to start speaking engagements *getting organized and what that looks like Peace, Angela...
Jul 14, 2018•17 min
Girlfriends Real Talk: My top 5 reasons you should homeschool your children? My top FIVE reasons you should consider homeschooling your child(ren). All five reasons have to do with FREEDOM!!!! As a homeschooling Mom of eight children (three have graduated from homeschooling), 18 years of doing so, there has been nothing more affirming of my decision to homeschool my beautiful children then FREEDOM! As each year morph into the next homeschooling year more freedoms emerge and the blessing of homes...
Jul 14, 2018•11 min
Tara Omotosho of Maryland is the homeschooling Mom of four boys all under the age of 11. I had the priviledge of sitting down and interviewing Tara on my show, Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry, Episode 87. You can find it on YouTube, facebook and on the tumblr website for the show. On today's podcast, Girlfriends Chat, we dig deeper around the subject of Tara homeschooling a very very challenging son, how she deals with it daily, her convictions to stay in the 'game' ...
Jul 12, 2018•19 min
Angela Philips was my interviewee on Girlfriends Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry Episode 78. She is a homeschooling Mom of three years from Pennsylvania homeschooling three children. However, she has six children. (Shhhh....she started all over again.) Angela's oldest is 32 years old while her youngest is seven years old. :) We dig deeper on a specific point Angela made in her interview: I didn't want to quite homeschooling but wanted to quit on them.
Jul 11, 2018•11 min
Verleatha Byrd was my interviewee on Episode 87 on Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry. She is a pastors wife, speaker, podcast host of 4TheByrds, and homeschooling Mom from North Carolina. We Dig Deeper as she mentioned 'nature vs. nuture' as it relates to homeschooling and the importance of knowing yourself before starting homeschooling. Verleatha breaks these down and shares what she means in details.
Jul 11, 2018•11 min
Digging Deeper: Karen Ricks was my interviewee on Episode 84 on Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschool with Angela Jordan Perry. This worldschooling Mom currently living in Albania is an inspiration and a trailblazer for many who desire to become a world schooler. Karen, her husband and 7-1/2 year old son (as of this recording) has lived in Mexico, Italy, Japan for 10 years, New Zealand, Australia and now Albania. (I'm sure I've missed a few locations.) We dig deeper regarding her advice to the Africa...
Jun 28, 2018•13 min
Digging Deeper: Sharica McGee was my interviewee on Episode 45. She's a homeschooling Mom and entrepreneur of two sons in Jacksonville, Florida. In her interview she mentions a VERY interesting book titled, "Lies My Teacher Told Me" by James Lohen. She shares how this one book shapped her homeschooling and focus of study she'd have while homeschooling her son. As a result I really wanted her to share more about this book, why she felt we should have it in our library and what she walked away wit...
Jun 20, 2018•14 min
Digging Deeper: On this Girlfriends Chat Anita digs deeper to help us 'develop the gift that is within our child that irritates us.' Omgeee!! Anita breaks this down into five points. Quick. Profound. Encouraging. You'll want to have a notepad and pen close by to jot down some notes in this 9 min phone chat/podcast with Anita. -Angela ((heart))
Jun 20, 2018•10 min
Digging Deeper: During Episode 70 on Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling Jaunae shared how during homeschooling she saw her son 'fall in love with himself.' (What romantic words about one on self.) Jaunae shared exactly what that looked like and how to help foster that 'love of ones self' in our melanated children
Jun 20, 2018•12 min
Digging Deeper: Trina Ferugson was a guest interviewee on Episode 42. On this Girlfriends Chat we discussed her son and her relationship causing Trina to consider quitting homeschooling during his 7th grade homeschooling year. However, during his 8th grade year Trina shared how he experienced a HUGE transition that made homeschooling him this past year the best year ever. You will want to hear her story!
Jun 08, 2018•15 min
Digging Deeper: Alana was on Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling episode 73. During todays Girlfriends Chat podcast she and I discussed a point she brought up during the actual interview, ' 'don't allow circumstances to direct your steps in your homeschooling journey.' Since Alana and I are 'such talkers' we let you in on our open and casual conversation as we catch up with one another. You will want to have a notepad and pen because Alana came ready to 'drop some nuggets step by step.' Join in ...
May 31, 2018•24 min
Digging Deeper: Maria Gonzalez appeared LIVE on Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling on episode 11. During her interview she shared some profound thoughts. In Girlfriends Chat we spoke on a few of those topics in detail. Maria shared how she raise her girls with the mindset 'whatever you have to do you must win at it.' Yet she shares how she balances that thought process with having a 'super laid back' schooling atmosphere where her girls takes the lead in their schooling day. This Afro-Dominican...
May 30, 2018•12 min
Digging Deeper: Sunny shares her thoughts on how to help her children (our children) become independent thinkers. Her wisdom is prodound and is a 'MUST HEAR.' Mom of 6 children, full-time worker, active in ministry, in the North Carolina homeschooling community.
May 25, 2018•13 min
Digging Deeper: Trinda has TWO gifted and talented children. When you hear where they are in their math level at such a young age you will be floored. Trinda shares how listening to her children and allow them lead the way to 'quenching their own thirst' to satisfy their drive for knowledge and learning.
May 24, 2018•10 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Digging Deeper: Tameka is a single homeschooling mom of a child that has tested as gifted and talented with an IQ of 144. He is high functioning autistic yet strong academically. Tameka shares insights on how to challenged our gifted and talented children. Her suggestions for resources to incorporate in their studies as well as things we should avoid.
May 23, 2018•13 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Digging Deeper: During my Girlfriends' guide to Homeschooling interview with Bethany she mentioned 'being present in homeschooling and holding it tenaciously.' In this Girlfriends Chat Bethany expounds more upon what it looks like to 'be present' in homeschooling. Her challenges of doing so and what perameters she has put in place to ensure she 'holds on to it tenaciously.'
May 23, 2018•12 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Digging Deeper: Dr. Sheva Quinn is raising two moguls and the importance of raising children business minded. Dr. Quinn dig in deeper sharing with us the 'how-tos' of getting our melinated children started in their own business.
May 17, 2018•12 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode 10: Behind the scenes on Girlfriends' Guide to Homeschooling with Angela Jordan Perry This was a great week of interviews, share the books I'm currently reading, things I've learned personally and how my family is doing. Resources: The Ultimate Secrets to Total Self-Confidence by Robert N. Anthony Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino
May 17, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Digging Deeper: Cathy expounds on her personal quote 'be like water' in your homeschooling and in life. Cathy expounds like being like water is necessary for each individual child, their schooling, teaching them about themselves nad in being a mother/wife/person.
May 16, 2018•40 min
Digging Deeper: Regina shares more in depth on a point she made in our interview regarding flexibility and freedom being key to homeschooling.
May 10, 2018•9 min•Season 1Ep. 24
