Lauren Bodnar is a mom of three born and raised in Texas. Knowing she wanted to homeschool before even having children she began reading Charlotte Mason's Home Education series and has since helped others get started in their own homeschooling journey. Founded Eagle Pass Classical Academy and Co-founded Solace Nature Society, a Charlotte Mason outdoor enrichment program.

Mixing It With Brains began as a desire to create high quality resources from a Christian world view and Charlotte Mason methodology.