Have you ever downplayed your real story because it didn’t “fit” your career path?
Today’s guest is Laura Vegh, a freelance writer and strategist with a fascinating path from a PhD in cybersecurity to the rare combination of creative storytelling with technical expertise. She works with B2B SaaS companies and health & wellness brands, blending deep technical know-how with heartfelt, human-centered writing.
Laura shares how growing up in post-communist Romania shaped her early career, steering her in the direction of academia. But writing was always her first love, and eventually, it led her out of university halls, into the world of freelance writing.
She opens up about the self-doubt she faced while navigating this career pivot, the moment she decided to share more openly about being neurodivergent, and how her story, that was once hidden, has now become a powerful part of her brand. We also talk about humor as a storytelling tool, the fear of oversharing, and why some people assume her rates are sky-high.
Laura’s path is a reminder that your story doesn’t have to be polished or linear to be worth sharing. If you’ve ever questioned whether your background really “works” for your personal brand story, this episode is for you.
Links/resources for this episode:
Kim Marsh’s community for writers: https://www.openbookco.com/community
Laura’s links:
Website: https://lauravegh.com
Substack: https://lauravegh.substack.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-vegh-7693125/
My links:
Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera
Ready to gain clarity and confidence in storytelling? Let's explore your 10 Story Connectors:
https://www.rememancera.com/story-connectors/
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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Laura Vegh
Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
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