What If You Authored Your Own Life?

In this episode of Heart + Head Work, Rocky and Tessa sit down with Laura Hurtado, Executive Director of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, for a conversation about art, identity, leadership, and what it means to consciously author your own life.Laura shares her journey through the worlds of contemporary art, curation, and cultural leadership—and how art has become a lens through which she understands change, community, and human expression. What unfolds is a thoughtful conversation about self-authorship, breaking inherited narratives, and learning to create a life that reflects who you actually are.Together, they explore the role of museums and art in shaping culture, why discomfort and transition are often necessary parts of growth, and how creativity can help us imagine entirely new futures.This conversation moves fluidly between philosophy, leadership, vulnerability, and personal transformation—grounded in the belief that art is not separate from life, but one of the ways we make meaning from it.Together, we unpack:- What contemporary art can teach us about identity and change- The idea of “self authorship” and rewriting inherited narratives- Why discomfort and transition are often part of growth- How museums can become spaces for dialogue and belonging- Building a future rooted in intention instead of expectation- Leadership, creativity, and staying connected to purpose- Why art matters in moments of cultural tension and transformation- Learning to see yourself as more than your role or titleThis episode is reflective, expansive, and deeply grounding—an invitation to think differently about art, identity, and the stories we choose to live by.Where to find Laura HurtadoUtah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA)https://umoca.orgFollow alongInstagram: @utahmocaConnect with us!💬 Join the conversation in our private network on BFF https://links.geneva.com/invite/af6ecd07-9070-43b7-9629-7aaa166aa131📲 Follow us on Instagraminstagram.com/maven.community✨ And if this episode moved you, sharing it with a friend helps more women find us.More at → mavenslc.com