Plant Sumo Interviews - whitney lauritsen
Whitney Lauritsen
Whitney Lauritsen is a well-being coach, podcast host, and content creator who shares lifestyle practices and product recommendations that improve the quality of body, mind, and planet. She explores mental health, mindful living, and sustainability on This Might Get Uncomfortable and WhitneyLauritsen.com, and advises creative entrepreneurs with digital marketing that amplifies their passions.
The Five Love Languages, The Four Tendencies, and everything by Brene Brown. These books taught me more about myself and others, which greatly improved my personal and professional relationships.
I step away and do something else...or nothing at all. I let myself take the time I need to relax and refocus, then go back to the project when I feel truly ready.
Numbers are important. I'm not a fan of metrics because they can consume us and get us stuck in the comparison trap. I'd love to see more content creators and small business owners focus on adding value instead.
My work is spread across a few fields (health, well-being, and business) and what it all has in common is my desire to uplift others. I think supporting people is the most rewarding thing.
Graphic design/ illustration.
Elizabeth Gilbert. Her Instagram account inspires me because it doesn't look "perfect". Instead, it looks real, down to earth, and from the heart. I think of her whenever I need a reminder that photos don't need to be posed or edited to resonate with many people.
My parent's home in Massachusetts.
Aries
Purple
Is coffee considered a meal? I hope so because coffee would definitely be my favorite.
Stop the glorification of busyness. I think hustle culture is causing more harm than good. We need rest and currently many people feel guilty when they don't feel productive or efficient.
Don't worry so much. Just keep moving and along the piece to fall into place, even in ways you don't anticipate or imagine. Flow with the redirections and breathe through the perceptions of failure. Develop a meditation practice.
Buying Apple and Tesla stock years ago! I'm hoping investing in Beyond Meat pays off in the long run too.
Meditation.
Vegan.
Cauliflower
God Willin' And The Creek Don't Rise by Ray LaMontagne
A homemade latte with organic espresso, stevia, and pea protein milk
An ebook called The Mindful Mug that's all about coffee and an online support community called Beyond Measure.
About the Author
Heather Wilkinson is a globe-trotting content creator and PR enthusiast who’s finally put down roots in her native UK. When she isn’t working, you’ll find her pretending to care about Minecraft for her son’s sake, while secretly reading the latest Ace Atkins novel (or sleeping – her second favourite past-time).