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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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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

Friday Jul 05, 2024
248: Anniversary Episode! Mamas, Don't Give Up on Your DAYDREAMS!
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Sometimes we get caught up in Making a Living that we Forget to Make a Life.
Has god been pushing you towards a Purpose & have you NOT taken a Step?
Have you (unintentionally) placed your Daydreams into Park instead of just slowing down to take a break?
There have been times in my life where I did the same, but now, I'm living my own Daydreams and I hope to reignite it in you too.
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Is transitioning into Summer easy for you? Do you have it planned or do you just eventually Stop?
In this episode I'll teach you how we transition into Summer where Learning still happens, Fun is Included and Starting back up again in the Fall isn't Hard.
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 May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
There are quite a bit of benefits to socializing your kids with different age groups!
From learning patience, how to teach other kids, to having empathy, to being able to learn from different perspectives and so much more.
In this episode we'll talk about it so that you can find ways for your kids to have the opportunity to gain these benefits 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