In Episode 11, Lauren introduces listeners to Marie, a talkative guest at a hostel near the Grand Canyon.
Transforming the world, one stranger at a time.
On a quest to eliminate loneliness and isolation, writer and podcaster Lauren Hansen is on a mission to encourage every person to meet someone new every day. This podcast shares inspirational stories of her interactions with strangers across the world. Be inspired through her stories to create new stories of your own.
W – Wonder
Have you noticed yourself avoiding anyone in the past week or two? What emotions are present when you think of that person?
A – Activate
Has someone been annoying you lately? A few people? Do you know their stories? Reach out and ask them a few questions today. Maybe there’s something beyond the surface that you haven’t yet seen.
Y – Yield
Ask the Holy Spirit to show you what may be causing the disconnection you feel. If you notice feelings of bitterness or resentment surfacing, bring those to Jesus and invite him to speak to you. Write what he reveals to you below.
Lauren Hansen, M.Ed., is a natural storyteller and creative consultant who believes that love + words can set people free and transform relationships. As the founder of Lauren Hansen Consulting LLC, she specializes in creative consulting that guides individuals through every step of the book writing process, hosts inspiring workshops that guide people toward becoming the greatest versions of themselves, and pioneers meaningful projects with organizations that impact the globe.
As an author, speaker, and podcaster, Lauren is passionate about helping people see themselves and others more clearly, fostering deeper connections through powerful communication. She’s the host of the Strangers on The Way Podcast, author of Strangers on The Way: Finding God Through the People We Meetand Behind the Waterfall: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Grief, and the creator of the Wholeness Journal series.
Lauren’s mission is to empower individuals to love boldly, communicate honestly, and thrive in every connection. In her free time, you’ll find her hosting spontaneous living room dance parties with her large extended family in Chicago.
Learn more at laurenhansencreative.com.
