In this raw and honest episode, Laura opens up about a big behind-the-scenes decision: cancelling her 2025 retreat. Instead of brushing it under the rug, she’s sharing it all — the real story of what happened, what it taught her, and why she doesn’t actually see it as a failure. If you've ever had to pivot, cancel a launch, or walk away from something you love, this one will hit home.

This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs navigating the messy middle, rethinking what success looks like, and learning to lead with integrity and self-trust.

In this episode you will hear:

01:34 — Welcome + Transparency in Business

03:18 — The Backstory: Two Successful Retreats & Big Plans for 2025

05:05 — When Your Gut Starts Screaming

07:22 — What Failure Actually Means in Business

09:40 — The Reality of Red Tape: Working with a TICO Agent

13:00 — A Timeline That Didn’t Work

14:53 — It Was Becoming Heavy, Not Fun

17:35 — The Sunk Cost & What She Lost (and Gained)

20:40 — This Is NOT the End

22:10 — The Trust Recession + Why Timing Matters

25:30 — The Cost vs. Reward Misalignment

28:55 — Reframing Failure as Feedback

31:14 — Checking Your Ego at the Door

33:20 — What She’s Learned (And What You Can, Too)

36:02 — Looking Ahead: Events, Community & Connection

38:09 — Final Thoughts: This Is Leadership

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