WORKSHOPS & WORLDSCHOOLERS

Worldschool Hubs & Worldschoolers—Let’s Tell Your Story

Are you looking for a beautiful, story-driven film that captures the spirit of your learning community? I'm a filmmaker and storyteller who specializes in meaningful, memory-rich videos for families, schools, and organizations. Worldschooling families—I'm also available to join you for a day (or more) to capture your adventures, both the everyday and the extraordinary. These are the moments worth holding onto!

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“Lauren was an absolute pleasure to work with when documenting our worldschooling hub in Oaxaca, Mexico. She was unobtrusive and respectful of our group, knowing intrinsically when to engage and when to step back. I was also astounded at how quickly she could capture experiences and put together short, beautiful, professional videos for our use during program time. She has a flair for documenting the joy and awe children experience while not intruding on it or altering it. I would recommend her without reservation and would love for her to create videos for Deliberate Detour in the future!”

-Stephanie Tolk, Founder, Deliberate Detour

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

This summer, join Lauren Ferrara of Why Wait Stories at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center to create your very own Vacation Film! Whether you're a total beginner or someone who just wants to capture your favorite family memories in a more meaningful way, this hands-on class will guide you through the basics of storytelling, shooting, and editing (all on your phone). You’ll walk away with all the skills to create your own keepsake film! Summer registration begins April 21st.

RETREATS

Looking to add something meaningful and memorable to your retreat? A storytelling workshop invites guests to reflect, connect, and share what matters most. I guide participants through simple prompts that unlock powerful personal stories—no experience needed, just a willingness to show up and share. It's a heart-opening experience that fits beautifully into wellness, writing, or personal growth retreats.

DIY LEGACY FILMS

What if you could sit down with someone you love and capture their stories—on video, forever? I’m creating a simple, heartfelt online course to help you do just that. With step-by-step guides, interview prompts, and filming tips, you’ll learn how to record a meaningful conversation and turn it into a legacy film your whole family will cherish.You don’t need fancy gear—just your phone, your curiosity, and someone you care about. Want to be the first to know when it launches? Sign up below for updates!

ABOUT LAUREN

Lauren Ferrara is an Emmy-nominated journalist and former TV anchor who’s chased stories from the neon lights of Las Vegas to the red carpets of Nashville. She’s interviewed trafficking survivors, wrongly convicted men walking free, country music stars—and launched a series on everyday women doing extraordinary things. That concept caught fire, and her station group expanded it to more than 200 TV stations across the country. Her work has aired on FOX News, CNN, and even The Colbert Report.

In West Texas, her reporting helped expose cracks in a murder conviction—coverage that defense attorneys say played a key role in overturning the case and freeing two men after a decade behind bars. Later, in Las Vegas, her curiosity led her to wonder about the lesser-known figures in headline cases, securing her an exclusive prison interview with C.J. Stewart, O.J. Simpson's co-defendant in the 2007 armed robbery case. Stewart's conviction was later overturned, with the Nevada Supreme Court citing the prejudicial impact of being tried alongside Simpson. She also spent years reporting on human trafficking in Texas, Nashville, and Las Vegas—giving voice to survivors and shedding light on the dark realities hidden in plain sight.

After nearly 15 years in front of the camera, Lauren stepped behind it to launch Why Wait Stories, a legacy film company that helps families and founders capture the stories that matter most. With her signature mix of heart, humor, and journalistic instinct, she now creates powerful documentary-style films for people who want to preserve their past and inspire the future.

A Rice University grad and former collegiate runner, Lauren is a lifelong traveler who’s lived abroad in Argentina and Ireland—and now part-time worldschools with her two daughters in places like Oaxaca City, Mexico and Guatemala (so far). She’s always on the hunt for the next adventure and believes everyone has a story worth telling.