What does it really mean to live boldly—and design your life with purpose, freedom, and curiosity?

Host Natalie Benamou welcomes back Laurie Wessels, who shares what it truly means to design a life of purpose and adventure.

A featured contributing Author in Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design, Laurie took a bold leap selling her home, hitting the road in a camper, and creating a lifestyle that blends remote work with real-world exploration.

Her journey is filled with curiosity, discovery, and powerful insights for anyone wondering what’s possible in their next chapter.

💬 “I am the sunlight on the rippling waters of transformation.”

This beautiful metaphor perfectly captures Laurie’s energy present, radiant, and always seeing the world in unique ways.

• What sparked Laurie’s bold move to hit the road solo
• Her favorite unexpected places and why she collects rocks everywhere she goes
• Why art, fun, and curiosity belong in leadership (and life)
• A powerful visit to Seneca Falls and the history of the women’s movement
• Her dream to build “Third Grade Art,” a space where creativity and team connection come to life

1. Be curious on purpose – Curiosity isn’t a whim; it’s a strategy for discovering what’s next.
2. Bold moves don’t require permission – You can shift your entire life with one brave decision.
3. Transformation happens in ripples – Small changes over time can lead to the biggest growth.

If you’ve been thinking about a change, this conversation is your invitation to take the first step and trust that the path will reveal itself.

🔗 Listen now and start imagining: What could your next chapter look like if you gave yourself permission to live it boldly?

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

Thank you Laurie for being our featured guest today and founding member of HerCsuite®. Grateful for you being a huge inspiration for Power of What's NEXT: Bold Moves By Design.

About Laurie Wessels

Laurie Wessels, MBA, is a seasoned Senior Executive, Consultant, and Executive Coach with more than 40 years of success in the pharmaceutical, engineering, higher education, and executive coaching industries. Leveraging extensive experience, she designs coaching, mentoring, and training programs for an array of small and Fortune 500 companies. Laurie has held teaching positions at Northwestern University, DePaul, and Lake Forrest Graduate School of Management. She teaches and designs courses in Leadership, Project Management, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, and Change Management.

Laurie holds an MBA from Saint Ambrose University and holds several certifications in Executive Coaching and Leadership Development

Connect with Natalie Benamou

Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads this powerful leadership network where navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, with a focus on the second half of their professional lives.

Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit revolutionizing the way women experience healthcare..

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