This week’s extra special and inspiring guest is Laura Whitaker. Laura Whitaker has been the executive director of Extra Special People since the age of 19, and has since taken on new roles as a mother and wife.

In this wisdom packed episode, Laura shares how her career has evolved and the many tidbits of knowledge she’s acquired throughout her journey. You won’t want to miss this conversation with your host, Robin Long, about developing emotional intelligence, living for small moments of love, along with tricks to make mornings with kids easier.

Show highlights: what you can look forward to in this episode!

What Laura’s career and current season of life look like
Mental practices to master putting on different hats
How to create a life that is unique and whole to you

Changing seasons while building a career

How Laura got involved with ESP and how it’s evolved
Different seasons Laura has experienced throughout her career and redefining what her job means over the years
How Laura utilizes her gifts of encouragement and marketing to motivate others

Respecting your capacity + creating systems that work for you

Being understanding of others capacities
How Laura balances friendships
Laura’s current self-care regimen and what she does to prioritize her health
The benefits of establishing a morning routine and meal prepping for the week

Balance + Encouragement

Things Laura doesn’t do in her daily life and the guilt of missing important moments
Having a mentorship mentality and surrounding yourself with uplifting people
Dealing with burnout and shifting your mindset to positively impact others

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