#74: EXPERT INTERVIEW! Embracing Experiments, Imperfection and the Ivy Identity with Lauren Balukjian

If you like raw, real and inspirational AF, this interview's for you.

I'm joined by Lauren Balukjian, fellow Ivy grad and founder of the Ivy Sisters. She's the mastermind behind the Global Virtual Summit (that I'm lucky enough to be a Panelist for - see below). It's all about dropping the veil of perfection and getting real & raw about success, vulnerability, imposter syndrome and so much more.

She also shares the personal, powerful story of her career pivot (preview: a surprise pregnancy, a surprise divorce and a giant leap of faith - read: Experiment - make appearances).

All you over-workers who aren't asking for what you want or don't feel totally aligned in your jobs...you're gonna want to hear this!

 

IVY SUMMIT INFO:

Are you an Ivy League woman who values community, growth and embracing IMPERFECTION? 

You'll love the Ivy Sisters Global Summit - and bonus...I'm one of the featured speakers this year!

Register now free and catch my section on the Power of Self-Authority: How stop needing approval or permission and own your choices. We go LIVE (online) November 9th.

 

 

More links!

• Grab Lauren's 7x7 Cheatsheet to Regain Control and Harness your Power
• Find out your Decision Style: https://www.kirstenparker.com/quiz
• Are you a woman with an Ivy League education who values community, growth and embracing IMPERFECTION? You'll love the Ivy Sisters Global Summit - which I'm a Speaker for this year! Register FREE.
• The Decision Style Masterclass will teach you how to make the most of your overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectioning and (yup!) even procrastination! Register free here.

 

 About Lauren:

 A former Division-1 athlete who struggled with fear of failure, Lauren’s purpose is to empower women to liberate themselves from society’s expectations and reclaim their true spark. After graduating from Dartmouth College and then working in Silicon Valley for more than a decade, she traded the comforts of Corporate America for a riskier path that aligned with her passion to lead women.

Today, high-achieving, professional women come to Lauren when they’re feeling stuck and can’t stop getting in their own way. Through her 7x7 methodology, she helps them break old patterns and upgrade their mental operating system, so they live a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life.

Lauren is a mother to a blended family of 7 children and is passionate about building global communities for women and youth.