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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 51 MIN

When Life Happens FOR You, and Not TO You with Sarah Laird

from Fearful Giants · host Clay Stelzer

In this episode of Fearful Giants, Clay sits down with Sarah Laird, founder and CEO of Laird and Good Company, an artist management agency and full-service production company that's been a creative force for over three decades. Sarah reps top photographers, directors, and stylists for clients like Apple, Netflix, and Lancôme.But this conversation isn't about her client list. It's about the messy, honest truth of building something from nothing while navigating fear, people-pleasing, and the constant pull between control and trust.What You'll Hear:• Why Sarah almost didn't do this interview (and what changed her mind)• The moment she realized she couldn't please everyone anymore• How "follow the energy" became her business philosophy• What it's like representing artists when you can't control their success• The shift from building a business to trusting it can run without her• Why she's never had a five-year plan (and doesn't want one)• Her mantra when fear tries to take over: "It's happening for me, not to me"If you've ever felt responsible for other people's happiness, struggled with letting go of control, or wondered if there's a better way than planning every move, this conversation is for you.Connect with Sarah Laird:Website: https://lairdandgoodcompany.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/lairdandgoodcompanyEmail:[email protected] with Clay:Website: https://15sixty.com/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/claystelzerEmail: [email protected]

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