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What is the Worth Listening Podcast?
In short, it’s a podcast about all things money! Our guests are millennials and professional athletes because what better way to learn than from peers in a similar situation.

Host Lauryn Williams, financial planner and Olympian leads in-depth conversations with guests, having them share what she calls their "money memoir" to offer insight into how money works in their sport or profession.

Learn more about Lauryn and Worth Listening at Worth-Winning.com

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Living Abroad with Kids — Redefining Stability and Success,With Linda Te

Nov 4, 2025

In this episode, Lauryn Williams talks with Linda, a world-traveling mom, teacher, and storyteller who has lived in more than 60 countries and now calls Colombia home.

Born in Denver to Cambodian refugee parents, Linda shares how her family’s journey from survival to stability shaped her mindset around money, education, and opportunity. She opens up about working her first jobs as a teen, studying abroad, meeting her husband while teaching overseas, and navigating pregnancy and motherhood across multiple continents.

Together, Lauryn and Linda explore what it means to create a family life centered on freedom, culture, and connection rather than material milestones. Linda shares practical insights about finances, community, and parenting while living abroad—and how to build stability no matter where you are in the world.

Key Takeaways

  • How Linda’s parents’ refugee experience shaped her money mindset and lifelong focus on saving.

  • Why she chose travel and education as her gateway to global living.

  • What it’s really like to navigate pregnancy, healthcare, and childcare across countries.

  • How community and family networks provided a financial and emotional safety net.

  • The couple’s approach to balancing income, investments, and flexibility while raising kids abroad.

  • Why she believes experiences and cultural exposure are more valuable than “stuff.”

  • How she’s modeling equality, adaptability, and purpose-driven living for her sons.

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Links & Resources Mentioned

  • Opopop - https://opopop.com/

  • Follow Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misslindate/

About Lauryn Williams

Lauryn Williams is a Certified Financial Planner, Olympian, and financial educator passionate about helping people take control of their finances. Lauryn also hosts the Welcome to Wealth Retreats, designed to help individuals create actionable financial plans while traveling and experiencing new cultures. Learn more about her speaking services and retreats [here].

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