Hannah's homeschooling nurtured her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
Hannah opted out of college, inspired by success stories without conventional paths.
Hannah's journey emphasizes the importance of shedding limiting structures for personal and professional growth.
Deep dives
Home School Experience
Growing up homeschooled, Hannah Frankman had a unique and fulfilling educational experience that fostered her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Home schooling allowed her the freedom to explore various interests, leading her to start projects like hand-knitted dolls and small magazines. With supportive parents who encouraged her endeavors and provided a rich learning environment, Hannah thrived in her unconventional educational journey.
Navigating the College Decision
Upon reaching high school, Hannah planned for college, enamored by the idea of academic exploration and philosophical discussions. However, thorough research and learning about the limitations and culture of traditional higher education disillusioned her college dream. Amid suggestions that not attending college would ruin her life, she made the bold decision to opt-out, inspired by narratives advocating success without conventional college paths.
Transitioning to Professional Life
After high school, Hannah embarked on a self-designed educational adventure, teaching writing classes, and exploring various learning avenues. Her curiosity and persistence led her to connect with Praxis, where she secured an internship that evolved into a full-time position. Demonstrating her autonomy and determination, Hannah navigated challenges, negotiated remote work, and eventually embraced a nomadic lifestyle, showcasing her commitment to personal and professional growth.
Leaving a Practice Due to Growth Constraints
The speaker decided to leave a practice after realizing a lack of room for personal growth and alignment with the company's evolving goals. Despite loving the practice and its initial opportunities, the speaker felt restricted in their career advancement. Transitioning through various roles in the company, they eventually understood that their aspirations exceeded the available growth potential within the organization. This difficult decision to depart highlighted the importance of shedding limiting structures to pursue new opportunities and continuous evolution.
Rediscovering Intuition and Purpose During a Sabbatical
Following the departure and an unplanned eight-month sabbatical, the speaker experienced a profound reconnection with their intuition. Unlearning the hyper-focus on productivity, the sabbatical allowed for introspection and a deeper understanding of personal desires and authentic paths. By embracing the freedom of not setting time limits or goals, the speaker navigated towards their true passions and purpose, emphasizing the significance of trusting internal guidance for meaningful and aligned decision-making.
Hannah is awesome and you should listen to this podcast. She grew up homeschooled, is an endlessly curious person, has a deep sense of agency, and is a pro at carving her own path. She's done a ton of things including writing, coaching, and working at startups and has created jobs for herself, negotiated working remotely (before it was cool), and has done a ton of other things. She recently founded Rebel Educator which is a media brand that aims to share more about homeschooling and alternative education with a broader audience online.
