Why This Video Changed Everything
In April, I announced that we were launching a YouTube channel. I was excited, proud—and completely stuck. Weeks went by, then months. I still couldn’t bring myself to create a single video. Every time I sat down to film, something in me shut down. I kept telling myself it was timing, tech, or not knowing […]
Butterfly Kisses and Bean Dreams
Every character in Alpha Academy has a story—but Bean the Butterfly holds a piece of our hearts. A Butterfly Spirit After my mother passed away, my aunt visited a medium who shared something unexpected—that my mom had reincarnated as a butterfly. Since then, butterflies have shown up in our lives at the most meaningful moments. […]
Behind the Scenes of Alpha Academy: What We Loved Most and the Challenges We Overcame

If you thought writing a book with your kids is fun, IT IS! If you thought writing a book with your kids is hard, IT IS!
From Endings to New Beginnings

The Story Behind Alpha Academy Life has a funny way of leading us exactly where we’re meant to be. Three years ago, on March 31, 2022, we closed the doors to House Of Playful Soul (HOPS). It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. HOPS was more than just a business—it […]