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💡Education isn’t just about academics—it’s about nurturing hearts and minds. We were honored to sit down with SHAmory to share our homeschooling journey and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Our message is simple: ✨ First, create a safe space. ✨ Second, preserve the love of learning. If our message reaches even one parent today, the future of education will have shifted. Every small pivot toward the future we hope for counts. 👉 Check out the episode, and please share it with parents who might find encouragement here. #Education #Homeschooling #Parenting #LoveOfLearning #SafeSpaces

You can catch our full episode of The Bitcoin For Families Show with @ScottLindberg93 and @OrangeHatterPod on any of the below platforms today. Like. Subscribe. Share 🧡 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Fountain: fountain.fm/show/IHJq3wNzPnP… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6dSeyO… YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… Rumble: rumble.com/user/SHAmory

Introducing: ☀️ Daylight Kids ☀️ A movement to create happier, healthier, and smarter children.

⁉️ If I could create children’s books in 5 minutes with AI, should I? At a recent networking meeting, I shared about my Super Kay Adventure Series—children’s books that weave traditional values like honesty, integrity, friendship, creativity, and money literacy into fun stories. During the conversation, someone suggested I could simply use AI tools to “pump out” books in 5 minutes—storyline, pictures, even interior design. DONE‼️ I shared this idea with my daughter Brianna—my partner in the Super Kay series, who hand-illustrates every page—and asked her what she thought. I reminded her that using AI would speed up her productivity, take care of the tedious, repetitive tasks, and even increase the ROI of our time and effort. Her response: “If you could pump these out with AI, it would rob the meaning of our books. It would take away the intention.” Each Super Kay Adventure book includes an average of 45 illustrations. Brianna spends close to 100 hours hand-drawing them—each line infused with love and care. Together, we write, edit, and design these stories with one thing in mind: creating meaningful experiences for young readers. ❣️ Could we automate the process? Of course. But would the books carry the same energy, the same heart, the same impact on a child? We don’t think so. So we’ve decided: Super Kay Adventures will remain hand-written, hand-drawn, and yes—even debated over, between Brianna and me. Because intention matters. Love matters. And children deserve books made with both. ✨ Sometimes the harder way is the meaningful way. 📚 You can find the Super Kay Adventure Series on Amazon. DM me if you’d like details.

Tonight, my husband Scott and I went to Steak ’n Shake after our Bitcoin meetup, where we had a robust discussion about businesses accepting Bitcoin as a currency—a method of payment. We walked in with excitement, ready to try their Lightning payment option. No one greeted us—just a sign pointing us to a kiosk. Fine, we weren’t deterred. We followed the instructions, carefully placed our order, and even snapped a photo as we gleefully paid with Bitcoin. We filled our own drinks and sat down, noticing the table next to us piled with dirty dishes. The floor was dirty and slightly sticky. Behind the counter, one lonely woman was cooking ten burgers at a time. She moved slower than a sloth and was clearly not well. Twenty-five long minutes later—without a single employee ever coming out of the kitchen—we started to get antsy. I almost walked out and counted it a total loss. Finally, our name was lazily and quietly called. Cold burgers. Stale fries. It’s an understatement to say I won’t be going back, no matter what signs they put up about accepting Bitcoin or beef tallow fries. The bottom line: while we look forward to the day Bitcoin is used widely as a currency, right now it too often feels like a marketing gimmick—when what businesses really need to work on is the customer experience. Technology is only as strong as the customer experience it supports.

✨ Orange Hatter Reading Club kicked off again last night after our summer break! 💓 It was such a joy reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new ones. We spent time catching up on each other’s lives before diving into Chapters 1 & 2 of The Great Harvest by Adam Livingston @AdamBLiv. Our conversation went deep. One highlight was Livingston’s point about the “dissemination” of jobs and careers—how something once unique and abstract gets broken down into repeatable and reproducible tasks easily performed by AI. From there, our lively discussion asked: ⁉️ Is it necessarily bad if the rote parts of a job can be replaced by robots? ⁉️ Are teachers essential for learning, or can technology fill that role? As always, the dialogue was robust yet respectful. We challenged each other—and ourselves—and everyone walked away with new perspectives. If thoughtful conversation and community sound like your kind of evening, we’d love for you to join us! 📚 👉 orangehatter.com/reading-clu…

✨ It’s not just about the books. It’s about the women around the table. Orange Hatter Reading Club is where we show up ready to learn, listen, and grow together. We're kicking off 8/27 at 8:30 PM EST. 2 books: The Great Harvest – Adam Livingston @AdamBLiv Unstable Innovation – Nelson Inno @nelsoninno Sign up at orangehatter.com/reading-clu…

🍂 The wait is over! Orange Hatter Reading Club starts tomorrow at 8:30 PM EST. 📖 The Great Harvest – Adam Livingston @AdamBLiv 📖 Unstable Innovation – Nelson Inno @nelsoninno Our members voted, and we can’t wait to dive in. 💬 Want in? orangehatter.com/reading-clu…

Homeschooling might sound like a big decision, but it could be the answer to a bright future for your children 💡 Check out @ScottLindberg93 and @OrangeHatterPod as they share their reasons for choosing this path, despite judgment from others.

💡 The best conversations don’t end when the meeting does. 🍂 We’re back! Orange Hatter Women's Reading Club kicks off our fall season on August 27th—two books, back-to-back, chosen by our members: 📖 The Great Harvest – @AdamBLiv Adam Livingston 📖 Unstable Innovation – @nelsoninno Nelson Inno After a summer apart, we’re ready for fresh ideas, big conversations, and catching up with the women who make this community so special. Two books. One circle. Unlimited conversations. Join us: orangehatter.com/reading-clu… #OrangeHatter #TheGreatHarvest #UnstableInnovation

I didn’t grow up with gentle parenting. So I had to figure it out from scratch. That’s why I wrote Parenting Forward—for every parent trying to break the cycle without a blueprint. I’ve been editing the old-school way—pages printed, chapters laid out all over the table, pen in hand. It’s messy and slow and exactly how I need to do this part. The book is almost done. And soon, I’ll be looking for beta readers. If you're a parent who’s doing the hard, quiet work of healing while raising little ones—you’re exactly who I had in mind. Stay tuned. 💛 (And if you're already raising your hand to be an early reader—drop a comment or send me a message. I’d love that.)

Kids are communicating more than ever—but saying less and less. We made public speaking mandatory in our homeschool. Not because I wanted performers, but because I wanted our kids to present their thoughts—calm, clear, and confident. Instead of a traditional speech team (one polished talk), we chose Gavel Club—Junior @Toastmasters . Every week, they rotated through roles: 🗣️ Speaker ⏱️ Timer 📝 Grammarian 🎯 Evaluator 🎤 Table Topics (impromptu speaking) The repetition built real skills: ✅ Critical thinking ✅ Active listening ✅ Speaking under pressure ✅ Encouragement without sugarcoating We started in elementary school—before the inner critic could take hold. Because confidence isn’t a switch you flip at 18. It’s built early, through structure, practice, and support. John Bowe’s "I Have Something to Say" beautifully affirms this: “Public speaking isn’t just about talking. It’s about thinking clearly, listening deeply, and building community.” He also draws the connection to mental health—kids who feel heard grow up more grounded, connected, and whole. Public speaking isn’t extra. It’s essential. ✅ Practice “table topics” at dinner ✅ Invite kids to present something weekly ✅ Let them lead, speak, stumble, and try again Let’s raise kids who don’t just have something to say—but know how to say it with clarity, courage, and care. #Parenting #PublicSpeaking #Homeschooling #GavelClub #Toastmasters #YouthLeadership #Confidence #JohnBowe #IHaveSomethingToSay #CommunicationSkills #IntentionalParenting

FYI - switching venues this month, we are headed back to Haymarket @ 2pm on Sunday July 27th. They have a large amount of outdoor seating mostly in the shade. This is not bitdevs. This is a casual, social gathering focused on Bitcoin! Held at Haymarket on River Road.

Sad but you have to laugh a little ... 🤣 The @freemarketkids game "FED UP" is available for pre-sale freemarketkids.com/collectio…

Daylight is the only flicker free tablet available! I love mine! Check it out. And Use the code “Tali” for $25 off

The Bitcoin (Wishing) Well 1mn sat give away is going to look insane in a few years We low key might have to drop it soon - the economics are nuts. Go use it while the million sats is still up for grabs!

💛 Before you orange-pill your kid, steel their spine. Because the moment you tell them about Bitcoin, you set them apart. You hand them truth—and with it comes the pressure to stand out, to question norms, and to carry the weight of knowing. That’s why I believe character is the first hardware wallet we should set up for our kids—cold storage for courage, kindness, honesty, and grit. With strong character, kids can resist social hacking, get-rich-quick schemes, and conformity pressure. With a foundation of inner strength, when they finally hold Bitcoin, they won’t use it to run away from the world. They’ll use it to build something better. Because fiat may be broken. And Bitcoin may be better. But it’s still just a tool. And 💡every tool reflects the hand that holds it. 🧡 Let’s raise kids who not only understand Bitcoin—but who have the wisdom and virtue to use it well. Speaking at #BitcoinAlaska was an incredible honor. Not only did we gather to explore freedom tech—we did it while surrounded by wild Alaska’s breathtaking beauty: 🧊 Glaciers and waterfalls 🐋 Whales, seals, and bald eagles 🛶 And the profound experience of learning from the Indigenous Tlingit people—and rowing together in a traditional canoe 🍽️ Oh, and the salmon? Fresh from the ocean to our plates. To the organizers, volunteers, and every person who made this @BitcoinAlaska event what it was—thank you. You created something truly unforgettable! #BitcoinParents #CharacterFirst #ColdStorageValues #OrangePillWithWisdom #FreedomTech #FixTheWorld #RaisingTheNextGeneration

I was never one to follow politics closely. Honestly, I didn’t care—and didn’t think I could make a difference one way or another. But working in the world of innovative technologies like Bitcoin has made it clear: policy matters. I can choose to ignore it, but it still impacts me—deeply. It shapes how free I am to take advantage of human ingenuity… or how restricted I become by regulations that favor one entity over another. I remember when my family had to wait until late at night to make long-distance calls. Every minute was timed—because every minute was expensive. Now? We call anyone around the world—free—on apps like WhatsApp. That leap was made possible by both technological advancement and policies that allowed it. Today, we’re at another crossroads. Bitcoin has the potential to eliminate third-party financial friction that burdens millions. But that future can be quietly crushed by a bill here, a bill there… Most people wouldn’t even know there was another way. That’s why I care about policy now. That’s why I spent this weekend in D.C. I had the privilege of attending the Bitcoin Policy Summit hosted by @bitcoinpolicy . I left informed, inspired, and deeply grateful. What struck me most? The number of people working— relentlessly—on making sure the rules around emerging tech are fair, open, and pro-innovation. The summit focused on 4 key pillars: 1️⃣ Market Structure 2️⃣ Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Policy 3️⃣ Energy & Mining 4️⃣ Human Rights 💡It was a powerful reminder: Technology becomes infrastructure. And strong infrastructure shapes a nation’s future—in economics, in energy, and in freedom. #Bitcoin #Policy #Innovation #Energy #HumanRights #FreedomToBuild #BitcoinPolicySummit

What would happen if you took your computer out in nature? Introducing Outdoor Computing Club – a summer-long invitation to bring your laptop, your ideas, and your curiosity outside. From June through August, we’re transforming parks, piers, and open-air cafés across the US and Europe into vibrant outdoor sessions where you can connect, create, and recharge in sunlight.

✨ Gratitude Celebration ✨ We just wrapped up our Orange Hatter Spring 2025 session—and we couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful finale. @LawrenceLepard, author of The Big Print, joined us for a private session with our members. Thank you, Larry, for your time and generosity—and big thanks to @Jethroe111 for making the introduction! After 8 weeks of reading, reflecting, and discussing his book, each woman had the chance to speak directly with Larry and ask a question of her own. We explored: 💡 Money literacy ₿ Bitcoin fundamentals 🧭 Living with purpose and conviction 🌱 How knowledge flows outward—into our families, communities, and circles of influence This wasn’t just a book club. It was a celebration. A movement. A room full of women learning, growing, and showing up with intention. We’re now heading into summer break and will return in late August. 📬 Want to join the next round? Get on the list at orangehatter.com/reading-clu… #OrangeHatter #TheBigPrint #LawrenceLepard #SoundMoney #BitcoinEducation #FinancialLiteracy #WomenAndBitcoin #MoneyWisdom