Ep 78: Getting Paid to Be Yourself—with Laura Belgray

Today’s conversation is funny, real, and unapologetically human—with someone I’ve admired for a long time.

My guest is Laura Belgray: award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo, and author of the hilariously honest and wildly relatable memoir, Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ How Laura went from “professional avoider of ambition” to creative business owner and bestselling author
✨ Why she proudly claims the title of “lazy” — and how that’s been one of her greatest strengths
✨ What it really means to “get paid to be yourself” (and how to start)
✨ How to balance wanting to be liked with not giving a f*ck
✨ Why perfectionism is overrated, overworking is unnecessary, and being fully yourself is your best asset

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too messy, too late, or too lazy to succeed, Laura’s story is here to remind you: you’re not too anything. In fact, the very things you think disqualify you might just be your magic.

Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, writer, late bloomer, or simply someone who’s tired of trying to do it all right, this episode is a permission slip to be more you.

🎧 Listen in and learn how to:

• Embrace your quirks
• Tell the truth in your writing
• Build a business around your personality
• Let go of trying so damn hard

 

📚 Learn more about Laura:

• Website: talkingshrimp.com
• Instagram: @laurabelgray
• Book: Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst – Available wherever books are sold!

 

💌 Want to work with me or stay connected?

• Website: annaholtzman.com
• Instagram: @anna_holtzman
• Email: [e-mail]

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