Episode 103: Parenting Around the World with Elodie Ferchaud

What if raising your kids didn't have to look like everyone else's? In this episode, Rachael sits down with entrepreneur and Boundless Life founder Elodie Ferchaud for a conversation about choosing a different path, raising resilient kids, and creating a family life that feels aligned with your values…not someone else's expectations.

From leaving the corporate world to raising four children while living around the globe, Elodie shares how travel has changed the way she parents, why she's become a more relaxed mom over the years, and what different cultures have taught her about childhood, education, and community. Whether you're dreaming of worldschooling or simply looking for inspiration to parent more intentionally, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what family life can look like.

Inside this episode:

Why Elodie left the corporate world to build a life of more freedom and flexibility

How parenting four kids has shifted her perspective over the years

What different cultures can teach us about raising children

How travel helps kids build confidence, resilience, and independence

The surprising ways parenting support looks different around the world

What inspired Elodie to create Boundless Life

Rethinking school, learning, and what children really need to thrive

The power of community, especially when you're far from home

Why stepping outside your comfort zone can transform your family