Meet Britt Stewart

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Britt Stewart. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Britt, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I think, for me, resilience has always felt less like a choice and more like a calling. Even when life has handed me setbacks — like when my partner left FreeRangeFamilies — I’ve found that I can’t stay down for long. There’s an overwhelming pull in me to keep moving forward, to build something that serves a purpose greater than myself, and to do work that genuinely helps others.

Part of that comes from my childhood. I faced challenges early on that could have easily taught me to give up. Instead, they shaped me to never abandon myself — and to never give up on others, either. I think when you grow up having to find hope in hard places, you learn how to carry hope with you everywhere.

So my resilience is rooted in this mix of faith, purpose, and a deep compassion for people. I know that every obstacle is temporary if you stay true to what you’re meant to do. And for me, that’s creating community, sharing truth, and helping people feel less alone in this world — no matter how many times I have to pick myself up to keep doing it.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’d describe my story as a patchwork of adventure, learning, resilience, and a deep love for freedom — for myself, for children, and for families everywhere. I grew up in a broken family, but one of the gifts that came out of that was the chance to see the world early on. I traveled across continents, lived and modeled in Milan, spent time in Africa and Greece, and fell in love with history, antiquities, and the stories our ancestors left behind.

That love for people and their stories led me to earn my bachelor’s in education with a focus on Native American Literature and Journalism. I also became a licensed massage therapist — I’ve always been fascinated by how people heal, grow, and thrive. I eventually became a teacher, pouring my heart into my students, but I couldn’t stand by and watch kids struggle in a system designed to create conformists instead of critical thinkers. The bureaucracy was thick, and I knew I could do better for them — and for my own family.

So, in 2020, I stepped out in faith and started my own homeschool group, Homeschool Underground, which is still going strong today. I now mentor other homeschool families, speak publicly, write and share resources through my Substack, and serve as an advisor for Public School Exit, helping parents break free from systems that no longer serve their children’s best interests.

This August, I’m opening my own micro school — a warm, community-focused place for families who don’t want to send their kids back to the public system but still crave that homeschool environment. This is just the beginning.

My days are spent homesteading — we have 30 fruit trees and a greenhouse — and teaching my own children practical skills like hunting and archery. (My husband even runs an archery league for our homeschool group!) I love to travel, to learn, and to help other families build lives rooted in freedom, truth, and connection.

One of the projects closest to my heart right now is revamping FreeRangeFamilies. What started as a podcast will soon grow into FreeRangeFamilies Network — a dynamic hub that will include my Substack, a platform for interviewing and amplifying other voices, guides for starting your own micro school or co-op, and a podcast that documents this journey of reclaiming education for our kids.

I believe there’s something so powerful about families reclaiming their time, values, and relationships — and I’m honored to walk alongside others as they do the same. If you’re curious about a freer, more meaningful way to live and learn, I’d love for you to join me on this path. The best is yet to come!

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, the three qualities that have shaped my journey the most are perseverance, insight, and drive.

Perseverance has kept me going through every setback — from the early days of figuring out how to homeschool my kids, to stepping into the unknown of starting a co-op (which, honestly, is like being the principal of a small, spirited school!), to rebuilding when my podcast partner left unexpectedly. Life will test you — your mission is to keep moving forward anyway.

Insight has been equally important. You have to really see people, see what your community needs, and be willing to listen — to the quiet moments, your gut feelings, and the patterns that emerge over time. My insight helps me balance holding true to my convictions while staying flexible enough to adapt when something clearly isn’t working. That’s how our co-op has grown stronger each year: a mix of steadfast values and a willingness to pivot for the good of the families we serve.

And then there’s drive — that fire inside that simply doesn’t quit. For me, it feels like a calling. Even when things get hard, there’s something bigger than me that says, “Keep going. Keep showing up.” It’s that drive that pushes me to create spaces and resources that help families build real community and reclaim their freedom.

My advice for anyone early in their journey is: be open-minded, adaptable, and stick to your convictions. Hold fast to what you believe in — that’s your anchor — but stay curious and willing to grow. Keep moving forward and never give up. I know it sounds cliché, but it’s true: resilience is built one step at a time.

If you can embrace the hard days as part of the story — and trust that your perseverance, insight, and drive will carry you through — you’ll look back amazed at how far you’ve come and how many people you’ve inspired along the way.

What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?

Right now, my biggest challenge is managing all the moving parts in my life and work. I’m deeply committed to building FreeRangeFamilies Network — which will bring together my Substack, podcast, micro school, homeschool co-op, interviews, speeches, and even documentaries — into one streamlined, highly functional company that truly serves families who want to reclaim freedom in their education and daily life.

At the same time, I have folks reaching out for speaking engagements and interviews, our micro school is being built and set to open in August, and my husband and I are building a barndo on our homestead — all while raising kids, running our homestead, and staying connected to the people I serve.

It’s all good things — I’m so grateful — but it’s a lot to hold at once. To navigate it, I remind myself that it’s okay to take it bit by bit. I’ve learned that patience is a form of faith. I focus on breaking big goals down into manageable steps, letting go of the need to do everything perfectly right now, and trusting that consistency will get me there.

Most importantly, I keep the bigger vision in mind: building something meaningful, sustainable, and true to my mission of helping families live and learn freely. As long as I stay grounded in that, I know every moving piece will find its place in time.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://hugaz.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/freerangefamiliespodcast instagram.com/raise_themup
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FreeRangeFamiliesPodcast www.youtube.com/@Britt_stewart
• Other: homeschoolunderground.substack.com
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