This week’s extra special and inspiring guest is Laura Whitaker. Laura Whitaker has been the executive director of Extra Special People since the age of 19 and has since taken on new roles as a mother and wife.  In this wisdom packed episode, Laura shares how her career has evolved and the many tidbits of knowledge she’s acquired throughout her journey. You won’t want to miss this conversation with your host, Robin Long, about developing emotional intelligence, living for small moments of love, along with tricks to make mornings with kids easier.    Show Highlights:    What Laura’s career and current season of life looks like How Laura got involved with ESP and how it’s evolved  Having a mentorship mentality and surrounding yourself with uplifting people   Different seasons Laura has experienced throughout her career and redefining what her job means over the years  Mental practices to master putting on different hats  Being understanding of the capacities of others How Laura balances friendships  How Laura utilizes her gifts of encouragement and marketing to motivate others  Things Laura doesn’t do in her daily life and the guilt of missing important moments  Laura’s current self-care regimen and what she does to prioritize her health  Dealing with burnout and shifting your mindset to positively impact others   The benefits of establishing a morning routine and meal prepping for the week  A rapid-fire session of Laura’s favorite products and resources  How to create a life that is unique and whole to you    Links:    Instagram: @thebalancedlife    5 Day Jumpstart:    https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/jumpstart/   Mind, Body, Pilates Challenge:    https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/mind-body-pilates-challenge/   Contact Laura:    https://www.hopesweethome.com   https://extraspecialpeople.com   https://javajoy.org   Resources and Products mentioned:    https://www.marcopolo.me   Amazon Echo Dot   Lululemon On the Fly Pants