Why Wait? Worldschooling, Family Adventure, and Live Life Now with Lauren Ferrara

**What if the best investment you could make isn't in things—but in experiences?** So many of us dream about traveling "someday." Someday when life slows down. Someday when the kids are older. Someday when retirement finally arrives. But what if someday is today? In this episode of *Smart Women Talk*, Katana Abbott sits down with storyteller and worldschooling advocate Lauren Ferrara to explore how one family's decision to spend a month each year living abroad transformed the way they travel, parent, and experience life. **You'll discover:** - Why meaningful travel is about connection—not checking destinations off a list - How cultural immersion helps children (and adults) see the world differently - Why experiences often create stronger family bonds than material things - How travel can strengthen relationships and shift your perspective on what really matters - Simple ways to begin your own adventure—without waiting for retirement You don't have to sell everything you own or travel the world for years. Sometimes all it takes is deciding that "someday" starts now. Tune in and discover why the best time to create meaningful memories may be sooner than you think. Lauren Ferrara is a storyteller, former television news anchor, and founder of Why Wait Stories, a documentary film company dedicated to preserving family histories through beautifully crafted legacy films. After nearly 15 years in broadcast journalism, Lauren shifted her focus from reporting the news to capturing the stories that matter most—helping families preserve their memories and connect across generations. Lauren and her husband are raising two daughters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they have embraced worldschooling as a way to learn beyond the classroom. Each year, the family spends a month living and learning abroad, immersing themselves in local cultures, languages, and communities. From Guatemala to Peru, their travels have reinforced Lauren's belief that some of life's greatest lessons come from curiosity, stepping outside your comfort zone, and seeing the world through someone else's eyes. Learn more about Lauren at whywaitstories.com.