From Overachiever to Aligned: Ditching the Corporate Ladder with Lauren Balukjian

In this week’s episode, Sam sits down with Lauren Balukjian to dive into the power of transformation, embodiment, and living life as an experiment. Lauren shares her journey from a high-achieving corporate career to rediscovering herself through coaching, community, and self-acceptance. She opens up about the unexpected crisis that forced her to reevaluate her path and the lessons she learned about feminine energy, intuition, and embracing vulnerability. If you’re navigating change and craving more alignment in your life, this conversation is for you. Topics Include: -Lauren's journey reflects the struggle between societal expectations and personal fulfillment. -The importance of taking time to reflect and rediscover oneself after a crisis. -Life can be viewed as an experiment, allowing for flexibility and growth. -Embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper connections with others. -The shift from a corporate career to coaching was a significant leap for Lauren. -Community support is crucial in the healing process. -Movement and embodiment practices help connect the mind and body. -Self-acceptance is a journey that requires patience and compassion. -The concept of a compass versus a map emphasizes internal guidance over external validation. -Creating a safe space for women to share their experiences fosters healing and connection. Let's connect on IG: @samanthajoharvey @fullout_podcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab Sam’s free POWER PORTAL GUIDEBOOK with 7 days of actionable steps to come home to you and unlock your next level. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN THE FULL OUT MOVEMENT: for the mom juggling a million things. For the entrepreneur chasing her vision with coffee in one hand a self-doubt in the other. For the woman who’s doing all the things right, checking all the boxes, but the magic is missing. We’re a community of women who nourish and celebrate you in your FULLness because we’ve seen the massive impact one woman has. When she rises in her power, she creates a ripple that wakes up every single woman around her.  This movement was made for you. JOIN US HERE. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FULL OUT FOUNDATIONS: Sam’s self-paced course designed to help women rewire limiting beliefs, activate their true potential, and build lasting confidence. Grab it HERE and get $50 off with code ‘PODCAST’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- GUEST BIO: Founder of Ivy League Sisters, Lauren Balukjian helps high-achieving women break free from perfectionism and people-pleasing to wake up each morning with their whole body shouting "HELL YES!" Following the American Dream playbook to a T, Lauren checked every box: Ivy League degree, Division-1 athlete, college sweetheart marriage, tech startup marketing executive, four kids, bi-coastal living, and two homes—all before 35. She was thriving, until a single moment turned her world upside down. Facing a bitter divorce, losing both homes, and navigating single parenthood led Lauren down an unexpected path of awakening. Now a CTI-certified Coach, Lauren teaches women worldwide how to play full out through her Ivy League membership community, blending art and science to help them harness their secret weapon for attracting life's best possible outcomes.   IG: @ivyleaguesisters IG: @laurenbalukjian Website: www.ivyleaguesisters.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wanna stay up to date on all things Full Out + get motivational content sent right to your inbox? Join our mailing list here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab Sam’s favorite daily greens drinks for gut health, collagen-building and clean energy.    Shop Sam’s favorite Melinda Maria Jewelry. Use code: SAMANTHAJO for 10% off.  Tune in to the next episode of Full Out for weekly motivation and practical tools and tips to let go of your blocks, step into your power, and own that you are worthy of having everything you want in your life, business, and relationships. We love ratings and reviews! xo.