Lael Stone: How Courage and Curiosity Can Set You (and Your Kids) Up for Success

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’t 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’s story is a reminder that qualifications don’t always come from classrooms — 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 “enough.” This episode is for parents and young people who feel pressure to have everything figured out. Lael’s journey reminds us that courage, curiosity, and connection will take you further than perfection ever could. You’ll discover: • Why backing yourself can be a powerful qualification you can have. • How courage and lived experience can open unexpected doors. • Why being “enough” matters more than being perfect. • How parents can model possibility, presence, and calm for their kids. Because success isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s 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 [email protected]!