We are thrilled to share part 2 of our podcast with Tough Titties author Laura Belgray. If you have years of your life you would prefer to forget, relationships or lifestyle choices that make you cringe when you look back at them, Laura will empower you to reframe your life story, and possibly share it with others. Tough Tittie is the stealth self-help book you didn't konw you needed. As Laura says, what is the fun in reading about other people's success, when you can read about the juicy details of their struggles before they finally made it. After laughing your way through the chapters of Laura's life, go to Talkingshrimp.com, where Laura will teach you how to write copy that people actually want to read. Laura has classes and online materials that teach you how to write email lines that people want to open, and how to stop boring people with your writing. If your writing is already dazzling and witty, then you will still appreciate reading a memoir from someone who is truly a master at sharing just about everything.

Discussion Topics:

• Laura's ability to reframe embarrassing stories (00:25-1:20) - Laura's skill in turning embarrassing stories into something hilarious - The value of reframing personal history
• Laura's book as stealth self-help (1:20-7:22) - The impact of Laura's book on personal development - Laura's intention to write a non-traditional personal development book - Strategies for promoting the book and building an audience
• Laura's journey as a writer and her voice (08:09-19:36) - Laura's transition from writing in television to creating her own courses - Finding and utilizing one's unique voice in writing - Importance of using contractions to write conversationally
• Writing the tough chapters (20:05-21:28) - Challenges faced while writing certain chapters - Personal growth and self-reflection through writing
• Laura's measurement of success (26:08-27:33) - Rethinking success beyond measurable factors - The significance of personality and individuality
• Tips for writing engaging email subject lines (27:33 - 33:51)
• Part 1 of our conversation with Laura
• Laura's website
• Buy Toughtitties

A few of our favorite quotes from Laura in this episode:

"Don't we all find ourselves saying, "I'm sorry, I'm the worst," like five times a day?"

"Most people I know who are successful are also a mess in some way or another."

"I can't imagine writing a book that's not honest. It feels like no fun at all to try to be perfect in your writing."

"I've always felt like a late bloomer and taken a long time to do things."

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