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Hey there, mama! Welcome to Dreams, Dirt, and Grace—the podcast where we get real about growing big dreams while nurturing little hearts all while leaning on God. I’m your host, Kawailani Ah Quin, a Hawaiian homesteading mom who’s juggling homeschooling, building a business, wrangling chickens, and figuring out life as I go. This is your space to embrace the beautiful chaos of it all—the dirt under your nails, the endless to-do lists, and the moments of messy grace that make it all worthwhile. We’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, homesteading, parenting hacks, faith, and finding joy in the everyday adventure. If you’re ready to get a little dirty, laugh at the mess, and grow something beautiful, you’re in the right place. Let’s dig in!
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Through the Fire – Part 3 | Dreams, Dirt & Grace
What do you do when you’re doing everything right—surrendering, obeying, showing up—and still feel like you’re falling apart?
In Part 3 of the Through the Fire series, I’m sharing one of the lowest points in my Fire Academy journey. The moment I failed in front of everyone. The moment the whispers got loud—“You’re not strong enough. You don’t belong here. You’re failing.”
This episode is a raw look at the heaviness of discouragement, the lies that creep in during the middle of the fire, and the truth that pulled me through. Because even when the outcome doesn’t look how we hoped, God is still present. Still refining. Still carrying us.
If you’re feeling tired, stuck, or like you’ve lost your way—this one is for you.
If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substack at kawailani.substack.com

Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Part 2: Obedience – Saying Yes When You Don’t Know the End of the Story
Saying yes to God sounds brave… until you’re walking it out in the middle of exhaustion, uncertainty, and doubt.
In Part 2 of Through the Fire, I’m sharing the real and raw moments of what obedience looked like for me—saying yes to Fire Academy without knowing the outcome, trusting God while juggling motherhood, training, and the constant feeling of “Am I doing the right thing?”
Obedience isn’t always pretty. It’s rarely easy. But it’s always worth it.
Because when we say yes, God doesn’t promise clarity—He promises presence.
This episode is for the woman in the messy middle, the one who’s following God but starting to question the path. If that’s you, you’re not alone—and I pray this reminder gives you strength for your next step.
If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substack at kawailani.substack.com

Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Welcome to a new Series...
Through the Fire: Trusting God When the Outcome Breaks Your Heart
This isn’t just a story about Fire Academy. It’s a series about what happens when you say yes to God—and then the story doesn’t go the way you thought it would. Through the Fire is a deeply personal journey of surrender, obedience, disappointment, and the kind of growth that only happens when you’re refined by the hard.
Whether you’re walking through uncertainty, facing your own unmet expectations, or just wondering what God is doing in the middle of your mess, this series is here to remind you:
You’re not alone. He’s not done.
And even when the outcome breaks your heart—God is still writing something beautiful.
If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substack at kawailani.substack.com

Friday Mar 07, 2025
256: Homeschooling Without Losing Your Sanity (Or Your Grace)
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Here's a real look into homeschooling—I'm going over what has worked for me, but more importantly what hasn’t, and why it’s okay if it’s not picture-perfect.
We'll talk about how incorporating God in center of your homeschool is crucial. How we (us mamas) could be the problem with our homeschool. Why we may be unintentionally forcing things to happen in our homeschool and that it probably is leading us to more stress. Plus I'll leave you with a few take away action steps to help you keep your Sanity.
If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substack at kawailani.substack.com

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
255: Welcome to the Dirt: Growing Dreams, One Messy Step at a Time
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
I did it! I rebirthed the Homeschool Entrepreneur Mom Podcast to Dreams, Dirt & Grace!
In this episode we’ll talk about the heart behind Dreams, Dirt, and Grace— How to plant those forgotten dreams, Why the messy, gritty parts of life are where growth truly happens and the importance of giving ourselves Grace through it all.
Here’s the link to my friend, Alicia’s podcast
If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substack at kawailani.substack.com

Friday Dec 06, 2024
253: My Secret to Making it Through Challenges
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Whenever you decide to do something new, lean into your purpose, head towards something God is pulling you towards.... Challenges start flying at you!
Does the Challenges Slow you Down? Change your Course? Make you Quit?!
In this episode, I'm here to encourage you that You are a Superwoman too!
Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here:
http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Friday Nov 01, 2024
252: Socialization Series: Are you Making Friends as an Adult
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
YES! Mamas! It's just as Important for YOU to be Socializing (like your kids). Plus it you are now the Example for them.
Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here:
http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Friday Oct 04, 2024
251: You're (Probably) Ignoring it! How to Listen to Our Bodies as Mamas
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
When your body starts to break down, it's actually telling you that you NEED more than just REST.
In this episode we'll talk about How these things affect your body too:
- the Season that you're in
- the Relationships you have with the things in your life (& it's more than the relationship you have with people)
- things you can DO to help Heal your body
Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here:
http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Most of us have been taught or only teach our kids about the Negative effects of Peer Pressure. Did you know that there are Positive Benefits of Peer Pressure too?
Teach your kids about BOTH! WHY? because when your kids are socializing and building relationships, they will be faced with BOTH.
Let's talk about it.
Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here:
http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Friday Aug 02, 2024
249: Socialization Series: Stranger Danger VS Tricky Adults
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here:
http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie
Socialization includes EVERYONE that your child (intentionally & unintentionally) interact with. Which includes Strangers.
In this episode, I'll be talking about the difference between Stranger Danger & Tricky Strangers. How Stranger Danger instills Fear and makes EVERYONE look like a Suspect. Versus Tricky Strangers and how it Allows you to Teach your Kids to be AWARE, CAUTIOUS & PREPARED.
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com