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#97: Stories, Roots, and Resilience with Leilani Mueller

Season #2

What happens when family, faith, and imagination come together in the life of a homeschool graduate turned author? In this conversation, Julie Ross sits down with Leilani Mueller to talk about her debut children’s book inspired by moving across the country, the role of grandparents, and the beauty of family culture. From Oxford to Waco to Houston, Leilani’s story is filled with wisdom for homeschool moms raising readers, dreamers, and resilient kids.

Whether you’re navigating a big move, building family culture, or simply looking for living books to add to your homeschool, this episode is packed with encouragement.

 

5 Key Takeaways

  1. The Power of Storytelling – Leilani shares how her love for writing, nurtured through homeschooling and a lifelong connection with her sister, grew into a published book for children.

  2. Family Culture Travels With You – Moving is hard, but bringing a strong family rhythm and culture creates continuity and stability no matter where you land.

  3. Simple Homeschool Practices Matter Most – Daily prayer, read-alouds, and filling children’s minds with God’s truth and rich stories left a lifelong imprint on Leilani and her siblings.

  4. Imagination as Reality for Children – From unicorns to homemade airplanes, imaginative play helps children process big changes and builds resilience through creativity.

  5. Faithful Encouragement for Moms – Leilani reminds homeschool moms to stay faithful to what God has called them to, trust the process, and take courage that the work they’re doing is truly good.

 Leilani’s book is available wherever books are sold. Add it to your family’s reading stack for a heartfelt story about love, resilience, and making new places feel like home.

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