Laura Burgess – Meet the Future Now; Trying Times Can Lead to a Rewarding Life

Laura Burgess is the owner and master coach of Meet The Future success coaching. Her passion­ driven mission is to inspire, improve and invigorate all willing participants, including herself. She is the mother of two young adult boys, is happily married to her gift from God who entered their lives 18 years ago and is ever grateful for the turbulent road she has bumped along and enjoyed for the past 50+ years.   Laura shares that while looking back on times in life that may still make us wonder how we made it through, it is the strength we pull from faith, and the knowledge we've drawn from - during each trying time in our life - that has led to a richer, more fulfilling and rewarding life.   Laura discusses her various chapters of life with seasons experienced.   CHILDHOOD First memories of lack and struggle How my mother would hide the hurt:   She worked for hotels and airlines, and we were able to travel But how I still saw it o No dad in the house - she had the pressure o Not sure how bills would get paid (shake a tin cup) o She worked two jobs and would be tired   My mother met my step-dad - he was from England o Saw hope, lived with my Dad, more junk but how we dealt with it o Mostly poverty, but always faith and hope Moved to Italy - I felt privileged   MOTHERHOOD How our childhood directly impacts our romantic relationships and parenting Met the father of my children, and I took a very logical approach to the relationship We had children - how the relationship took a turn - how it impacted our kids Hurt people hurt people   GIFTS FROM ABOVE I wouldn't be who I am today or where I am today (look at the jobs I've held) I am grateful for things that went wrong (it is in our darkest moments we see light) We keep putting one foot in front of the other and we are all on our own journey We must reach out and call out and realize to God and to those around us   Laura’s favorite books include the following:   The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck How Could You Do That?! The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience by Dr. Laura Schlessinger   Laura Contact Website: https://www.meetthefuturenow.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauraburgess561                                                                                     Georgette Website: https://www.georgettebeck.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgetteBeckWriter   Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future.  Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics. Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories. We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email.