The unexpected delight of doing less and how that leaves room for more

In this cozy, meandering update, Whitney sits down to catch you up on life since the last recording. You’ll hear about her first Disneyland trip in nearly 20 years, prepping for the Beyoncé concert, thoughts on aging and creativity, her recent movie obsession, and what it’s been like revamping her private community, Beyond Measure.

This episode is an honest reflection on energy, joy, connection, and letting go of hustle culture. If you’ve ever needed permission to go off-script and just follow what lights you up, this one’s for you.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Whitney’s evolving relationship with time, productivity, and energy
• How prepping a Beyoncé concert outfit sparked unexpected joy
• The role of creative self-expression in midlife
• Why she doesn’t introduce people by their job titles anymore
• Updates on her slow rebuild of the Beyond Measure community
• Movie and concert recs: Sinners, Tyler, the Creator, and more

Join the Community:

• Want to keep the conversation going? Join Beyond Measure — Whitney’s private, free community space built around connection, support, and shared growth. It’s still a work in progress (scaffolding and all), but the door’s open. https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/