What If Every Setback Was a Gift? — Find Your Lesson | Life Lesson Quotes — Laura Perkes | Ep 146

This episode of Relatable Wisdom was a blast to record! I sat down with Laura Perkes, an experienced public relations specialist with over 20 years in the field, to dig deep into the mantra that’s been guiding her: “Things don’t happen to you, they happen for you.” Laura shares how embracing this perspective helped her move from blame and frustration in her business journey to a place of radical responsibility, growth, and even humor about life’s inevitable “catalog of errors.” We explored how the lessons she’s gleaned from tough times have shaped her personal development — and how reframing adversity can help all of us find purpose, connection, and new opportunities, both in business and in life. Whether you’re navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship or just need a reminder to look for meaning in the messiness, Laura’s candid stories and actionable wisdom will help you approach challenges differently and focus on positive change.Connect with Laura PerkesWebsite: https://prwithperkes.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-perkes/If Relatable Wisdom speaks to you—if a quote shared makes you pause, smile, or see things differently—consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a minute, leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday voices and the wisdom they carry. Your support means the world.Every episode has more to it than what you hear. Join the Relatable Wisdom newsletter to get thoughtful reflections, behind-the-scenes extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a calm space to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://relatablewisdom.com/joinIf the quotes and stories you hear here offer you comfort, clarity, or connection, you can help support the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every small contribution helps keep these everyday voices and shared wisdom going strong.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on Relatable Wisdom? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/relatablewisdomChapters00:00 Finding Positivity In Adversity01:01 Who Is Laura Perkes?01:27 Laura’s Favorite Quote Revealed01:56 Origins Of The Quote’s Impact03:30 Laura’s “Catalog Of Errors” Moment04:47 Learning From Intuition And Mistakes06:06 Debating The Quote’s Boldness06:38 A Difficult Lesson In Business07:00 What Is Public Relations?08:14 Repeating Hard Lessons09:27 Taking True Responsibility11:07 Learning The Right Lessons12:35 Culture, Blame, And Self-Development13:41 Radical Responsibility And Positivity14:24 Choosing Your Game—Victim Or Victor15:28 The Power Of Choice16:12 Chasing Happiness Vs. Being Present17:10 Embracing The Messiness18:21 Seeing Good Or Bad In Events19:22 Choose Your Hard—And Learn19:51 Responsibility, Control, And Healing21:16 The Power Of Story In Podcasting22:26 Podcasting, Networking, And Impact23:38 Opening Doors Through Conversations24:29 The Opportunity Of Technology24:43 Laura’s Podcast: What Is Public Relations?25:35 Making PR Accessible For All26:26 Exploring Topics That Feed Into PR26:53 Where To Find Laura Online27:43 Reflections And Farewell