Episodes
Today on Activate, Laura is joined by Christina Glickman! Author, TEDx speaker, and fashionista, Christina has her hand in a lot of projects, and she’s here to share about all of them and more! She and Laura discuss the epidemic of women who don’t believe in themselves, and how Christina has made it her mission to change the tides and empower women to live their best lives. Plus, learn how it’s possible to stay true to yourself while running a business, get inspiration to try some new things...
Published 01/25/22
Published 01/25/22
Today on the show, Laura is joined by her partner and friend, Steve Hodges. Co-founder of One For Many and founder of ZimCal, Steve shares his story of growing up in Zimbabwe and how being exposed to poverty during his upbringing eventually led him to the work he does today. He shares how he made his way to the U.S, the path that led him to founding Zimcal, and why giving has been a core value for him in his life and business.
Published 01/04/22
Laura is back! And today she’s here to share what she’s been up to in the months she’s been gone. Listen to updates on One For Many, the nonprofit she co-founded, and get revved up for new episodes of Activate coming down the line!
Published 01/04/22
Taj Deshaun is a former athlete with a passion to reach out and help others overcome the fear, frustration, and uncertainty associated with life post-athletics. In this powerful episode, he is sharing his journey of reinventing himself, finding purpose, and how we can use intention to live an activated life.
Published 04/20/21
Caprice O'Bryant has been an empowering voice in the fitness industry for six years. Today she is recognized as an award-winning fitness entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and author committed to demolishing the obesity epidemic through faith, fitness, and nutrition. Having faced multiple tragic car accidents that led to her developing Epilepsy, retrograde amnesia, and relearning how to walk all by the age of 19, Caprice embodies the very essence of strength and hope! We’re all faced with...
Published 03/23/21
In this powerhouse episode, Angelica takes us through her journey of breaking through all the obstacles she’s come across to get to the life of her dreams. By finding the courage to overcome the limitations in front of her, she has created a dream career in Wall Street and traveled the world. Angelica has not only done incredible things in her own career but now teaches others to go big and have it all too.
Published 03/02/21
Alyse has been teaching and practicing breathwork for 20 years and is the founder of The Metamorphosis Ascension Journey. She uses her powerful connection to Spirit to tap into people’s energy to help identify what’s holding them back. She helps them overcome these blocks through breathwork, The Akashic Records, and powerful energy healing. Her mission on this planet is to guide people to activate their ascension and live their soul’s mission.
Published 02/24/21
Judi’s work takes the experimental principles of improv and applies them to the unscripted stage of everyday life. It teaches you that although you’ll never be fearless, you can get really good at fearing less! Fear is for the living and it comes with a purpose - to keep you breathing. And to remind you you’re very much alive. In this episode of Activate, Judi shares how to get more freedom in life by smashing comfort zones.
Published 02/16/21
This inspiring episode will make you want to jump up with a new “Yes” to life. Heather Schwartz is a master at building businesses and empowering others. Through her passion and consistency, Heather has been able to mesh her business, her relationship, and her parenting in a truly powerful way.
Published 02/09/21
There are lessons in the years of our lives. As each year passes, we have the opportunity to add new tools to our toolbelt, discover new ways of being, and receive new answers to past questions. Today, Laura shares her most impactful lessons from 33, and how to use them to live an Activated life.
Published 02/02/21
Mothering in life goes well beyond our traditional ideas of what it means. We now have the opportunity to rewrite our beliefs and grow in our ability to mother our ideas, our careers, our relationships, and most importantly, ourselves. In the episode, Laura discusses powerful ways to expand our definition of mothering with life coach, speaker, and motherhood revolutionary, Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Published 01/26/21
There is a unique way in which we all call in what is best for us. Connecting to what that is and how we do it is such an important part of really achieving our goals. Coming back to our center is where we find the most authentic, embodied, and expensive version of ourselves. In this group conversation, Laura talks to business coach Monika Zands, and intuitive human design guide, Katie Calder about our personal creative formula.
Published 01/19/21
Selected 155th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, Thomas Williams played 5 years in the NFL. He was not just focused on winning and competing, but rather mastering teamwork, mental toughness, and leadership. Today, Laura and Thomas talk about the common thread of greatness in all areas of life.
Published 01/12/21
2021 is almost here and each of us has gone through major shifts in the past year. We now get the opportunity to look back and ask powerful questions that will guide us moving forward. Who do we want to become, what do we want to create and what do we want to leave in 2020? In this episode, Laura guides us in creating clarity and vision for the next year by writing a letter to 2020.
Published 12/29/20
Choosing personal responsibility and curiosity will help to uplevel every area of our lives. In this episode, Laura speaks with one of her best friends, Megan Taylor, an international DJ based in Chicago and a leadership expert. Megan's approach to reframing challenges, choosing personal responsibility, and staying open to curiosity, has guided her in creating a fully activated life.
Published 12/22/20
We all have fears in life but we are not alone in them. When we ask for help, we get to realize that we all share these feelings and can grow together. In this episode, Laura talks to Carolina Parnell about her journey to sobriety and all the lessons that have helped her lean back into joy and creative possibilities. When we get to let go of the fear of success, ask for help, and remember what lights us up, we can experience true expansion in our lives.
Published 12/15/20
Megan and Peggy created Curry Girls Kitchen as a space where women in any phase of life can come to find inspiration, encouragement, and support to achieve their health goals and make life more delicious. Together, the two are on a mission to help women discover what works for their bodies, gain confidence to nourish themselves, and shine from the inside out.
Published 12/10/20
In this Solo episode, Laura shares her thoughts on the most requested topics for the show and closes with a powerful meditation. So many people experience overwhelm in their lives and it sometimes leaves us feeling alone. When we start to see overwhelm, not as the enemy or bad, but as an opportunity to expand our capacity, then we can transcend it.
Published 12/01/20
Despite what’s going on in the world, we can still make the Holidays special, in our own way. Chef Kendra has always had a love affair with food. From a young age, she was always by her mother’s side in the kitchen, whisking, and tasting. In high school, her passion for food grew while she poured through cookbooks, took cooking classes, and invited friends over for homemade pasta after school. In this episode, Kendra shares how she activated her gifts and made a career out of it.
Published 11/24/20
2020 has been a whirlwind for everyone. It’s time to take inventory of where we are and how we’re feeling. What are the lessons and how can we use them to fully activate in 2021? In this powerful solo episode, Laura shares how we can use this past year to guide us in making the changes we want to make.
Published 11/13/20
Jennifer Ludington is a premier High-Performance Mindset and Performance Coach that supports her clients in becoming the JENerator's of their best life. She is the Founder of the SHE Ascends Club, a BEST SELLING author, and Coach & Wellness Expert. Jennifer believes that your values are the vehicle to your vision and that living your life in alignment is the number one wellness, business, leadership, and personal relationship key to success in life.
Published 11/03/20
In this episode, Laura talks with Rachel about connecting to the spirit world with a scientific approach.
Published 10/27/20
In this sisterhood circle episode, Laura talks to Celeste and Kaitlynn about reshaping what success and sacrifice look like, in business and in relationships. Establishing clear personal boundaries and tending to our own well-being can be the greatest key to unlocking powerful feminine leadership.
Published 10/20/20
Erin is a speaker, writer, and consultant with a focus on teaching an evolved mentality and conscious leadership. So many of us get caught up in the constant cycle of doing more and more at the expense of our own peace. In this episode, Erin shares the importance of blending personal and professional well-being, for a more fulfilling life.
Published 10/13/20