How to Reinvent Yourself - From the White House to Walking Away: Laura Gassner Otting

Change is inevitable - let's conquer it together! Today, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Laura Gassner Otting. A WSJ Bestselling author, TEDx Speaker, and renowned keynote speaker; Laura is everyone's favorite hype-woman. Laura takes us through the twists and turns of her journey; from working at the White House, to quitting her job, and where she's at, today. Additionally, Laura breaks down how we can exit the victim mentality, practical tips for thriving through life's toughest moments, and hacks for embracing change. Plus, she shares her secrets to mastering public speaking.Shop our Happiness Products:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/gifts-for-teenagers-shop-all/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/welcome-to-hack-your-happiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Laura's website:https://lauragassnerotting.com/Visit the Small Bits of Happiness Website + Join The Happiness Family! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with celebrity life coach, Tim Storey. In this episode you'll discover Tim's advice for turning setbacks into comebacks, the key to approaching failures, and hacks for goal-setting: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VE28XWHGTMYBsuDZiGfzm?si=IeleftRaSeS1ptb_KfOupw(00:00) Intro(01:41) How Laura Got Started(05:05) Don't Have It All Figured Out(06:58) How Can I Stop Worrying About What Others Think?(07:38) Laura's Top Hack For Public Speaking(09:00) Laura's Greatest Challenge(11:50) You Need This Mindset Hack(13:57) What Laura Learned From Interviewing TOP Individuals(17:27) How Can I Figure Out What Matters To Me?(20:45) Laura's Top Three Tips(24:37) Be SUPER Careful With This Choice(31:14) Advice To Overcome Imposter Syndrome(36:25) Laura On The Victim Mentality(40:00) Go To School On What You Did Right(41:49) How Can I Focus On The Process, Rather Than The Destination?(46:41) Don't Box Yourself(48:40) This Is Why You Can Have It All(51:00) Does My College Major Affect The Rest of My Future?(51:57) More Public Speaking Hacks(58:59) Laura's Unexpected Struggle(01:01:21) How To Tap Into Your Strengths(01:02:29) Laura To Her Teen Self(01:03:40) What Brings Laura A Small Bit of Happiness?(01:06:43) Key Takeaways