What does it really mean to live boldly—and design your life with purpose, freedom, and curiosity?
Host Natalie Benamou welcomes back Laurie Wessels, who shares what it truly means to design a life of purpose and adventure.
A featured contributing Author in Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design, Laurie took a bold leap selling her home, hitting the road in a camper, and creating a lifestyle that blends remote work with real-world exploration.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- What sparked Laurie’s bold move to hit the road solo
- Her favorite unexpected places and why she collects rocks everywhere she goes
- Why art, fun, and curiosity belong in leadership (and life)
- A powerful visit to Seneca Falls and the history of the women’s movement
- Her dream to build “Third Grade Art,” a space where creativity and team connection come to life.
Laurie was a big inspiration for the newly released.
🎉 Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves by Design
3 Lessons from Laurie:
- Be curious on purpose – Curiosity isn’t a whim; it’s a strategy for discovering what’s next.
- Bold moves don’t require permission – You can shift your entire life with one brave decision.
- Transformation happens in ripples – Small changes over time can lead to the biggest growth.
About Laurie Wessels
Laurie Wessels, MBA, is a seasoned Senior Executive, Consultant, and Executive Coach with more than 40 years of success in the pharmaceutical, engineering, higher education, and executive coaching industries. Leveraging extensive experience, she designs coaching, mentoring, and training programs for an array of small and Fortune 500 companies. Laurie has held teaching positions at Northwestern University, DePaul, and Lake Forrest Graduate School of Management. She teaches and designs courses in Leadership, Project Management, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, and Change Management.
Laurie is co-author of the Bestselling book Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design
Laurie holds an MBA from Saint Ambrose University and holds several certifications in Executive Coaching and Leadership Development.
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About the Host
Natalie Benamou is the Founder of HerCsuite®, host of Women Leaders on the Move, and co-author of the Bestselling book Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design. She helps women in the second half of their careers design portfolio lives that include board service, entrepreneurship, and what matters most—momentum, meaning, and community.
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