EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 56 MIN
19 - How a Mom of 3 Built an Online Education Business Reaching Kids Globally (with Alex McCarty)
from Mom Boss Freedom Podcast · host Paige Figueroa
Send us Fan MailInside this episode, inspiring mompreneur and mom of 3, Alex McCarty--founder of Shiny, Happy Kids---shares the behind-the-scenes of how she built an online STEAM education business post-pandemic that reaches students around the globe teaching fun alternative ed classes on topics like dinosaurs! Alex candidly shares:Her evolution as a business owner starting with previous businesses that she operated prior to her education businessWhat it's like operating a business as a mom who is neurodivergent and who has neurodivergent childrenHow she's fostered a connected and niche community of diverse learners who bond over shared interests How an unexpected 3rd child threw a temporary monkey wrench in her entrepreneurial plans (and worked out for the best!)Growing her team beyond herself as her vision and client needs expandedHow mentorship and coaching have helped her grow as an entrepreneurAlex's approach to online alternative education is incredibly unique and fun, and she offers 35 different classes with the support of 6 other teachers. If you want to explore the classes Alex offers, use the coupon code HAPPYMOMBOSS2620 for a FREE CLASS with Shiny Happy Kids by following this link to our profile: http://tiny.cc/missalexoutschoolAnd New Outschool families (the Etsy-like platform for online education) can use this code to register for 2 FREE MONTHS of the lowest tiered membership tokens, and can cancel or pause at any time: SHINYHA20.You can follow along with Alex's business journey on Instagram @ShinyHappyKidsClub and learn more about the classes she offers at: shinyhappystudio.com. Get access to the Success Recalibration Ritual here! You deserve to feel good about the way you're doing life and business and motherhood no matter what season of life you're in. Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next:Join me for a mini 8-week mastermind beginning the week of June 14th, the Summer of Loving Your Life & Biz to unlock your most joy-filled timeline as a mompreneur. Learn more here!Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well<3Schedule a 15-minute clarity + connection chat to share more about your business and the vision you have for what's next. (I do currently have 1:1 business coaching spots open!)Access the Success Recalibration Ritual so you can start feeling more successful more often as a mom and business owner!Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business.If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in...
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Send us Fan Mail Inside this episode, inspiring mompreneur and mom of 3, Alex McCarty--founder of Shiny, Happy Kids---shares the behind-the-scenes of how she built an online STEAM education business post-pandemic that reaches students around the globe teaching fun alternative ed classes on topics like dinosaurs! Alex candidly shares: Her evolution as a business owner starting with previous businesses that she operated prior to her education businessWhat it's like operating a business as...
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