EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 58 MIN
Episode 48: Crafting A 'Home Ed' Life with Fiona Sim
from 'Do Your Thing' with Tamsin Williamson
What if raising your kids didn’t mean following the rules - but rewriting them altogether?In this episode of Do Your Thing, I’m joined by the brilliantly honest and refreshingly down-to-earth Fiona Sim: a home-educating mum, Certified Business Strategist and freedom-seeker who’s created a life and career shaped by values and instincts, not expectations.Fiona lives in the Scottish Borders with her husband and two daughters. After spending 15 years trying on different jobs and directions, it wasn’t until motherhood that she truly found her path - which included the decision to Home Educate her kids. Fiona shares her inspiring story of consciously stepping away from the conventional path, from years of trying to “figure it all out” to building a lifestyle that blends parenting, learning, travel and self-trust.During this conversation we explore:Why Fiona chose to home educate her children - and what that actually looks like in real lifeHow home education has become a natural, blended part of their everyday lifeThe role of freedom in her parenting journey - and how her perspective shifted after becoming a mumThe balance between supporting her children’s autonomy and making space for herselfThe reality of trial and error, learning to get it wrong, and offering yourself compassion in the processFiona also shares some invaluable widsom around what to consider if you’re curious about home education, and how to start exploring what might work for your family. This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about living life and raising kids outside the lines and what it really takes to carve out a life that feels good for you and your family.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FIONA HERE:>> Follow Fiona on Instagram HERE >> Visit Fiona's website HERE to find out about her business supporting other stay-at-home mums to move through the “where do I even start?!” phase of business so they can create lives filled with more choice, alignment, and freedom. ABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:>> Find out how to work with me HERE>> Book a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HERE>> Follow me on Instagram HERE>> Download my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kidsWelcome to Do Your Thing - a bold, beautiful celebration of modern Motherhood, on YOUR terms.Hosted by Tamsin Williamson, The Identity & Self-Leadership Coach for Ambitious Women Ready To Redefine Life Beyond Motherhood.Every week, join me for open and unfiltered conversations with awe-inspiring women (who also happen to be mothers) about how they do their thing - in life, work and everything in between.Together, let’s throw out the rule book, shed expectations and shine a light on just how varied and vibrant modern motherhood can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What if raising your kids didn’t mean following the rules - but rewriting them altogether?In this episode of Do Your Thing, I’m joined by the brilliantly honest and refreshingly down-to-earth Fiona Sim: a home-educating mum, Certified Business Strategist and freedom-seeker who’s created a life and career shaped by values and instincts, not expectations.Fiona lives in the Scottish Borders with her husband and two daughters. After spending 15 years trying on different jobs and directions, it wasn’t until motherhood that she truly found her path - which included the decision to Home Educate her kids. Fiona shares her inspiring story of consciously stepping away from the conventional path, from years of trying to “figure it all out” to building a lifestyle that blends parenting, learning, travel and self-trust.During this conversation we explore:Why Fiona chose to home educate her children - and what that actually looks like in real lifeHow home education has become a natural, blended part of their everyday lifeThe role of freedom in her parenting journey - and how her perspective shifted after becoming a mumThe balance between supporting her children’s autonomy and making space for herselfThe reality of trial and error, learning to get it wrong, and offering yourself compassion in the processFiona also shares some invaluable widsom around what to consider if you’re curious about home education, and how to start exploring what might work for your family. This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about living life and raising kids outside the lines and what it really takes to carve out a life that feels good for you and your family.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FIONA HERE:>> Follow Fiona on Instagram HERE >> Visit Fiona's website HERE to find out about her business supporting other stay-at-home mums to move through the “where do I even start?!” phase of business so they can create lives filled with more choice, alignment, and freedom. ABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:>> Find out how to work with me HERE>> Book a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HERE>> Follow me on Instagram HERE>> Download my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kidsWelcome to Do Your Thing - a bold, beautiful celebration of modern Motherhood, on YOUR terms.Hosted by Tamsin Williamson, The Identity & Self-Leadership Coach for Ambitious Women Ready To Redefine Life Beyond Motherhood.Every week, join me for open and unfiltered conversations with awe-inspiring women (who also happen to be mothers) about how they do their thing - in life, work and everything in between.Together, let’s throw out the rule book, shed expectations and shine a light on just how varied and vibrant modern motherhood can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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