Redefining Success Beyond City Life | Claire Denault (EP05)
Clear Intentions with Diane Boden
Diane Boden
4.8 • 952 Ratings
🗓️ 24 February 2025
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
What happens when the high-paced glamour of city life loses its shine? In this episode, I’m joined by my friend, Claire Denault, a second-generation homeschool mom and public speaker, who shares her transformative journey from the opulence of Dallas to the quiet, intentional living of a small North Carolina town. Claire opens up about the stark contrast between high-profile city life and the deeply fulfilling existence she’s found in nature, family, and presence.
We explore her unique upbringing on a hobby farm in upstate New York, her quest for excitement in the city, and her ultimate realization that true contentment lies in simplicity. A passionate advocate for homeschooling and strong family connections, Claire challenges the modern rush for “more” and makes a compelling case for slowing down, tuning in, and embracing a life rooted in what truly matters. Whether you're a parent, a city dweller contemplating change, or simply curious about a different way of life, this episode will leave you inspired to rethink the choices that shape your daily world.
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Claire Denault is an innovative educator and entrepreneur advocating for alternative learning approaches. Homeschooled from a young age due to the limitations of traditional education, she did not begin reading until 12 but rapidly progressed, entering college at 15. After graduating, she co-founded a pioneering medical device company, now in clinical trials for FDA approval. Drawing from her unconventional journey, Claire champions individualized learning that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. As a thought leader, she challenges the status quo, urging parents and policymakers to embrace flexible education models that unlock each learner's full potential.
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| 0:00.0 | Children are probably like one third of your life. And we really miss that sometimes. I think we don't take into account how incredibly important it is for us to be present and available for them. I went from being a small town girl, literally living in a tiny town, to wanting to go to the bright lights of the city and experience city life. A big house I found |
| 0:22.8 | out is really a lonely place. You don't know where everybody is. That huge house where you have |
| 0:28.9 | to text someone to know where they are, if they're even home, is pretty desolate feeling. |
| 0:35.2 | Living here in a quiet town, I have nothing fancy. I don't drive fancy cars. |
| 0:41.2 | I take care of my dad. I have a small life. It's happier here than in any city I've lived in. |
| 0:48.7 | My time, which is the most valuable thing to me, is spent doing what I love with the people I love. I think nature |
| 0:55.4 | or our world is the greatest teacher we have and we lose so much side of it. That's like the cycle |
| 1:01.4 | and raise a generation that's really grounded and present for their parenting and their families. |
| 1:07.6 | What happens when the high-paced glamour of city life loses its shine? |
| 1:12.7 | In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Claire Denault, a second-generation homeschool mom and public speaker, |
| 1:19.0 | who shares her transformative journey from the opulence of Dallas to the quiet, intentional living of a small North Carolina town. |
| 1:29.1 | Claire opens up about the stark contrast between high-profile city life and the deeply fulfilling existence that she's found |
| 1:34.8 | in nature, family, and presence. We explore her unique upbringing on a hobby farm in upstate |
| 1:40.3 | New York, her quest for excitement in the city, and her ultimate realization that true |
| 1:45.1 | contentment lives in simplicity. Claire challenges the modern rush for more and makes a compelling |
| 1:50.9 | case for slowing down, tuning in, and embracing a life rooted in what truly matters. |
| 1:56.5 | Today's podcast is made possible by sponsors of the show. If any of these weeks sponsors peak your interest, please check them out. |
| 2:02.7 | But as I always say, if you don't need it, it's not a good deal. |
| 2:06.3 | And if you've been enjoying the transition from minimalist moms to clear intentions, |
| 2:10.5 | let me know I'd love to hear your insights. |
| 2:12.7 | Leave a five-star rating and review wherever you're listening to this podcast. |
| 2:15.9 | This is the best way to help others find the show as they're looking to pursue a life of clear intentions. And with that, let's get |
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