EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 31 MIN
Episode 78 Laura Macdonald
from Radio Western Port · host Radio Western Port
In this truly special episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, Hannah is joined by the incredible Laura Macdonald – storyteller, filmmaker, writer, and creative whose life journey has spanned New York, London, and more than a decade living deep in the Andes of Peru. Laura shares her remarkable path through journalism, film development and production, documentaries, festivals, and books, including working on red carpets at the British Independent Film Awards and co-creating a book of Andean stories with local school children. We explore how being guided by a Q’ero family of wisdom keepers profoundly shaped her worldview, creativity, spirituality, and sense of purpose. Now back in Australia, Laura is entering a powerful new chapter, working on a deeply personal documentary about her father titled The Disruptor, developing a feature film, and preparing to launch her own podcast in 2026. This conversation is gentle, deep, and inspiring. We talk about creativity, culture, mental health, grounding, curiosity, and what it really means to live a life guided by heart. If you’re craving meaning, connection, and a reminder that your story matters, this episode is for you. 🎧 Sit back, be inspired, and remember: The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.
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In this truly special episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, Hannah is joined by the incredible Laura Macdonald – storyteller, filmmaker, writer, and creative whose life journey has spanned New York, London, and more than a decade living deep in the Andes of Peru. Laura shares her remarkable path through journalism, film development and production, documentaries, festivals, and books, including working on red carpets at the British Independent Film Awards and co-creating a book of Andean stories with local school children. We explore how being guided by a Q’ero family of wisdom keepers profoundly shaped her worldview, creativity, spirituality, and sense of purpose. Now back in Australia, Laura is entering a powerful new chapter, working on a deeply personal documentary about her father titled The Disruptor, developing a feature film, and preparing to launch her own podcast in 2026. This conversation is gentle, deep, and inspiring. We talk about creativity, culture, mental health, grounding, curiosity, and what it really means to live a life guided by heart. If you’re craving meaning, connection, and a reminder that your story matters, this episode is for you. 🎧 Sit back, be inspired, and remember: The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.
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