Hello Moxie

Laura Fellow, Abigail Adams and The Journey of Letting Go

Nicole Donnelly Season 2 Episode 21

Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Laura Fellow – Independent Educational Designer & World schooling Consultant 

What happens when you step away from everything familiar — the job, the structure, the expectations — and let curiosity lead? In this moving and deeply honest episode, Laura Fellow, a former attorney turned global traveler and creative worldschooling mom, joins Hello Moxie to share how letting go of burnout led to a richer, freer life.

From corporate law and red tape to 18 countries, late-night homeschool sessions, and helping other families reimagine education, Laura’s story is one of courage, reinvention, and rediscovering purpose.

Together with host Nicole Donnelly, she explores how to find your confidence again, embrace mentorship in unexpected places, and model bravery for the next generation.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • How Laura and her family turned burnout into a global learning adventure.
  • What it’s really like to worldschool across 18 countries with two kids.
  • The hidden cost of corporate culture — and how to know when it’s time to walk away.
  • How a simple Notion project became a purpose-driven side business.
  • The role of mentorship and why great mentors often come from unexpected places.
  • How to rebuild your confidence when you’ve lost your sense of self.
  • The Moxie Method in action: following the breadcrumbs toward growth and freedom.

💡 Laura’s Wisdom

“Sometimes the best way to fix burnout is to walk away and start again.”“Mentorship isn’t about hierarchy — it’s about curiosity, humility, and learning from anyone.”“Follow the breadcrumbs. You never know where they’ll lead.”


💖 About Hello Moxie

Hello Moxie is a storytelling podcast celebrating women who lead with courage, curiosity, and heart. Hosted by Nicole Donnelly, each episode shares honest conversations with women redefining success and finding their own moxie — that fearless spark to grow, lead, and live boldly.

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