What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start backing yourself instead? In this episode of More Than a Score, Lael Stone shares how leaving behind a school system that didn\u2019t quite fit opened the door to a life of possibility. At just 17, she travelled overseas alone, launched her first business at 20, became a parent at 25, and went on to build a career as a parenting educator, speaker, author, and co-co-founder of Woodline Primary School. Lael\u2019s story is a reminder that qualifications don\u2019t always come from classrooms \u2014 they can come from life experiences, curiosity, and the willingness to take a chance on yourself. She opens up about the power of trusting your instincts, embracing imperfection, and finding freedom in being \u201cenough.\u201d This episode is for parents and young people who feel pressure to have everything figured out. Lael\u2019s journey reminds us that courage, curiosity, and connection will take you further than perfection ever could. You\u2019ll discover: \u2022 Why backing yourself can be a powerful qualification you can have. \u2022 How courage and lived experience can open unexpected doors. \u2022 Why being \u201cenough\u201d matters more than being perfect. \u2022 How parents can model possibility, presence, and calm for their kids. Because success isn\u2019t about ticking boxes \u2014 it\u2019s about backing yourself and creating a life that feels true to you. Know someone else with a story that should be shared? Get in contact with us at morethanascorepod@gmail.com!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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