What if burnout isn’t a sign that you’re failing, but a sign that you’re over-giving?

In this episode of the Profitable Preschool Podcast, Alexis Louis, CPA sits down with Neshanta Linson, founder of Hermes Enchanted Garden, for a raw and deeply honest conversation about leadership, boundaries, and the mindset shifts required to build a childcare business with both profit and peace.

Neshanta shares her unexpected path into early childhood education, the hard lessons she learned scaling from in-home care to a center, and how over-giving nearly cost her clarity, energy, and joy. From staffing and systems to faith, grief, and mindset coaching, this episode explores what it really means to evolve from a passionate owner into a grounded, confident CEO.

You’ll hear:

• Why over-giving is one of the biggest (and most hidden) causes of burnout

• How boundaries protect both your business and your wellbeing

• The mindset work that unlocked clarity, better decisions, and stronger leadership

• Why systems, not sacrifice, create sustainable profit

• How purpose, faith, and community shape long-term success in childcare

If you’re a childcare owner who feels stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, or stuck doing everything yourself, this episode will remind you: you’re not weak, you’re just ready for your next level of leadership.

In this episode of the Profitable Preschool Podcast, Alexis Lewis, CPA, sits down with Kenyatta Colbert, founder of The Astounding Academy in Dunwoody, Georgia, for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to build a sustainable childcare center.

Kenyatta shares her journey from working in middle schools during COVID to opening her center in 2022—and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From navigating payroll pressure and staffing challenges to supporting children with exceptionalities and learning to lead with clarity instead of chaos, this episode goes far beyond surface-level success.

You’ll hear candid reflections on burnout, faith, delegation, boundaries with staff and parents, and why systems—not just passion—are the key to longevity in early childhood education. This episode is especially powerful for owners in their first 3–5 years who need reassurance that growth, struggle, and refinement are all part of the process.

If you’re a childcare owner building something meaningful and wondering if you’re alone—you’re not.

What if your childcare business could be both profitable and deeply purposeful? In this episode of The Profitable Preschool Podcast, host Alexis Louis, CPA, sits down with Penny Payne, founder of 15th Avenue North Learning Academy, to unpack the mindset and systems behind her thriving Nashville childcare center.

Penny’s story is the blueprint for what happens when compassion meets consistency. She’s not chasing vacation money or status symbols, instead she’s building a community where teachers feel valued, parents feel supported, and children feel seen. From surviving a rocky first year to leading a six-classroom school that’s fully enrolled and mission-driven, Penny shares the real talk on what it takes to build a business that lasts.

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn passion into profit without losing your peace, this episode will reignite your belief that abundance follows alignment.

• How to lead with heart without losing your financial footing

• Why structure and systems are the real keys to sustainability

• How to recover from burnout and reconnect to your “why”

• Penny’s secret to keeping staff loyal and families raving for 10 years strong

• Why faith and service are still the most powerful business growth strategies

“Money will come if you’re doing what you’re supposed to do.” – Penny Payne