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May 2, 2025 42 mins

Discover how Tradara McLaurine, motivational speaker, bestselling children’s author, and STEAM franchise owner, redefines success by embracing possibility over limits.

In this interview, Tradara pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to thrive in multiple roles while rejecting the myth of work-life balance.

  • Why “having it all” means redefining what “all” looks like for you
  • How Tradara uses her “Change Your Shoes” philosophy to navigate life’s different roles
  • The truth about work-life balance and why integration is more realistic - The role of values in prioritizing family, career, and community impact
  • Practical, actionable advice for women ready to start something new—without needing all the answers

Watch for honest insights, real-life examples, and inspiration to create your own definition of thriving.

Time Stamps

00:00 Redefining "Having It All"

04:07 Navigating Life's Boundaries

08:06 "Device-Free Creative Learning"

09:34 Inspiration and Educational Empowerment

14:51 Embracing Uncertainty in Motherhood

17:48 Adapting to Changing Roles

21:29 "Balancing Opportunities and Values"

24:27 "Shoes as Self-Awareness Metaphor"

28:28 "Work-Life Balance Is a Myth"

30:26 Embracing Grace and Flexibility

33:56 Advocating for Self and Priorities

36:27 Rigid Life Plans and Disillusionment

39:37 "Embracing Change Like Birds"

🔗 Connect with Tradara:

Website: https://www.tradaramclaurine.com/

Puzzle Journal: https://www.tradaramclaurine.com/shop/p/one-piece-at-a-time-a-60-day-puzzle-journal

LinkedIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tradaramclaurine

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tradaramclaurine

Tradara McLaurine, women leadership, work-life balance myth, change your shoes, career advising, STEAM franchise, children's author, representation, boundaries, values, prioritization, motherhood, self-care, resilience, overcoming limits, adaptability, goal setting, perfectionism, integration, empowerment, therapy, personal growth, legacy, puzzle metaphor, female empowerment

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