Rethinking success starts with a simple shift: experiment, stay curious, and let learning lead the way.
I’m sitting down with neuroscientist and entrepreneur Anne-Laure Le Cunff to talk about neuroscience, creativity, and personal transformation. What happens when we stop chasing a predefined version of success and start treating life as a series of experiments? Anne-Laure shares how a health scare pushed her to leave corporate life, study neuroscience, and build Nest Labs, a community that helps people stay productive and creative without sacrificing mental health.
She introduces the “experimental mindset,” a way to embrace uncertainty, learn through action, and reframe failure as progress. She also shares a simple brain hack: “curiosity snacks,” small shifts that turn impulsive habits into moments of meaningful exploration.
This conversation is a reminder that personal growth doesn’t require a perfect plan. Instead, understanding the brain and leaning into creativity can open new doors, helping us build a life that evolves with us.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
02:40 Anne-Laure’s Career Journey
06:08 Managing Insecurity and Embracing Change
07:48 Personal Crisis and Realignment
09:21 Curiosity and Creativity Interconnection
10:17 Creative Processes and Community Feedback
12:37 Taking Risks and Community Support
14:03 Nest Labs Community Creation
16:40 Empowering Community Members
18:49 Fascination with Neuroscience
20:00 Stimulating the Brain: Curiosity Snacks
21:44 Book Introduction: Tiny Experiments
23:35 Experimental Mindset Concept
25:37 Intentional Imperfection Concept
29:13 Role Models and Personal Influence
31:07 Closing
Links
Connect with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuranne
NessLabs: https://nesslabs.com
Anne-Laure's Book Tiny Experiments: https://nesslabs.com/book
Connect with Jane Bertch:
Website: www.janebertch.com
Instagram @janebertch
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