• Play as Work: Finding Joy in the Everyday with Lauren Burgess

  • Jul 24 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
  • Podcast

Play as Work: Finding Joy in the Everyday with Lauren Burgess

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Finding Fearless, host Madeline interviews Lauren Burgess, a serial social entrepreneur and nomad who lives and works out of a van. The conversation covers Lauren's journey from building and exiting several successful businesses to embracing a more balanced and authentic lifestyle. Lauren shares her experiences with burnout, discovering her queerness, and redefining success based on her values of health, wellness, and fun. The episode dives into her unique perspective on entrepreneurship, living in a van, and the importance of creating a supportive community. Additionally, Lauren discusses her recent ventures, including a digital daily planner for people with ADHD and an upcoming mastermind for women entrepreneurs.


    00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless

    00:50 Meet Lauren Burgess: A Serial Social Entrepreneur

    03:50 Lauren's Journey: From Psychology to Entrepreneurship

    06:18 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Entrepreneurship

    10:17 The Reality of Hustle Culture and Burnout

    15:35 Redefining Success and Embracing Balance

    18:31 The Path to Selling and Retiring from Businesses

    21:53 Discovering New Identities and Passions

    29:07 The Importance of Community and Personal Growth

    32:57 Embracing Boredom for Creativity

    34:25 The Van Life Dream

    35:25 Challenges and Community in Van Life

    41:12 Self-Reliance and Resilience

    46:51 Neurodiversity and Personal Growth

    51:25 Authenticity in Entrepreneurship

    53:46 Resources and Offers for Entrepreneurs

    55:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    59:13 Workflow Management with Notion

    Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless!


    Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry.


    Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.

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