Late Checkout

there's a shift happening. you might already be feeling it — the relationships that suddenly aren't fitting, the habits you're outgrowing, the quiet knowing that something is changing in ways you can't quite name yet. what if I told you it's not just you — it's the whole collective? 🤍 in this episode, I'm introducing you to the concept of the New Paradigm — the energet...

okay friend, this one is from my whole heart. 🤍 I've been in a season of deep reflection — building this brand, navigating motherhood, grieving my dad, healing my nervous system, learning what it actually feels like to be in lockstep with myself. and somewhere in the middle of it all, I realized that the through-line of every shift I've made comes back to one thing: my relationship with m...

okay friend — this one. this one. 🤍 if I had to pick ONE episode that holds the whole thesis of why I built this brand, why I left my corporate career, why I keep showing up to talk about travel like it's a sacred practice — it would be this one. because here's my hot take: one trip can do more for your nervous system than months of therapy can do for your mind. and I'm not just sayin...

"You can turn off cruise control at any given moment." Last week, Brian shared what it means to be in the driver's seat of your career — and this week, I'm taking that exact consciousness and expanding it into every other corner of your life. Because here's the truth: most of us are on autopilot in at least one area — and we don't even realize it. In this solo episode, I&...

Okay guys, welcome back to Late Checkout — and welcome back to Brian. 🇨🇭 If you caught the last episode (episode 5) he was on (spoiler: it aired the literal day we got the offer to move back to the States — the universe is WILD), this is officially Part 2. And honestly, we could talk about Switzerland for dayyyss, so Part 3 is already loading. In this one, we're pulling back the curtain on the...

In this episode, I’m sharing 5 places around the world that deeply moved me — not just beautiful destinations, but places where I had experiences that felt spiritual, grounding, and transformative in ways I didn’t expect. Travel has been more than just seeing new places for me. It has been healing, eye-opening, emotional, and at times completely life changing. In this episode, I talk about the des...

Guys - I took an Expansion Workshop last week with Sarah Baldwin, that completely opened my line of sight into my nervous system. I gained knowledge around how we can better nourish our nervous systems so it can help us step through and change old habits to fulfill our greatest purpose and wishes. I also experienced a big 'aha' moment drawing a big connection between nervous system regulat...

Bringing back the LIGHT! This is the perfect time to re-align and bring it back to the baseline energy of this podcast - Travel & Wellness. This episode is a re-introduction of the Late Checkout mission and to get us all excited for whats to come! If you're new here, this is the PERFECT episode for you and if you're an OG you'll enjoy getting back into the flow with me. Thankful fo...

Have you ever noticed themes going on in your life? Same situations or relationships showing up over and over again? have you ever slowed down to spend time with the why behind it and map together your own personal patterns? Spending time with my own personal patterns has helped me on a tremendous level: to understand my life, who I am, how I show up for myself, for my community and so on. And I l...

Inviting all astrology signs to come sit in and listen to this quick guide for Sagittarius season! This is my 2nd annual guide to this particularly active sign and season, and I really love sharing it. Completely revamped from last year, but similar tones - I am sharing what we can do to take a page out of the Sagittarius' book this time of year. This fun, adventure loving, goal-oriented and e...

Happy first year anniversary to Late Checkout!! (YAYYYY!) What an amazing year it has been - the pod's first loop around the sun and we're only just getting started. I've been working on my authentic code and two words kept coming to my mind: BIG JOY - in this episode I peel back what that means to me and hopefully what it can mean for you! thank you all for the love and support on this podcast jo...

It's been a minute, so I wanted to keep it light and fresh.. and of course a tiny bit deep. In this episode I comb through the highlights of my v short trip to San Fransisco, talk all about the Allure Best of Beauty event and my favorite products I got to take home, and last but certainly not least: I dive into my feels about the TBM (To Be Magnetic) How to Manifest book tour event that I went...

Live from Sunnyvale, CA! I got to carve out an hour on my mini getaway to Cali for recording an episode - yay! This episode is all about navigating the big changes that come with a move abroad, finding a new sense of home and unlocking new fears around wellness.  Support the show Want to learn more about Late Checkout? Join the email list for a monthly newsletter with more links, tips and insider...

It's summer, we're in Albania... and it's been to long since I've gotten on the mic. And guess what? There's a BIG reason for that! There are no right words or right way to share what I share in this episode. But I've been bursting at the seams wanting to let you guys in on it, and I am so happy I finally can! Can you guess what the big news is?! I am sure some of you...

Repeat after me: Self-care is not selfish, it is essential!  In this season of my life, time for self-care can be scarce! I’ve been digging deep to carve out any extra time for myself. That time is precious and can be fleeting and I want it to be intentional and effective. So I’ve found myself over the last six weeks committing to a non-negotiable 20 minutes a day strictly for me, to plug back in...

If Yve wasn't catching a flight to Paris the day we recorded this, I think we would have continued talking for hours and hours! Part 2 of this pod is all about dispelling common misconceptions around Maternal Mental Health, tapping into what brings us joy, self care during postpartum, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and gratitude journaling. In honor of Mental Health Awareness mo...

Before giving birth, I met with a friend and specialist in the Maternal Mental Health field from my home state of New Jersey. Yve has worked her way up in the industry over the last 20 years and is very passionate about her work and helping women during the perinatal time. IMO she is the perfect person to come on Late Checkout and enlighten us all on the very deep and wide ranged topic of postpart...

Ever caught yourself silently or not so silently critiquing someone's outfit, hairstyle, or physique? You're not alone. But what if that seemingly harmless judgment is actually stealing your own joy? In this episode, Laura dives into the deep truth of it: judging others dims your own shine. And we don't want that, we want to keep our shine lit and aglow! Laura talks about the "...

In a stream of consciousness, Laura talks about the importance of self-awareness, particularly when it comes to respecting another person's journey of self-discovery. Maybe our well-intentioned actions toward the people we care about can sometimes inadvertently hinder their growth... something to think about. She emphasizes the crucial role of reflection in maintaining healthy relationships t...

Pregnancy can be a whirlwind of emotions, physical changes, and endless to-dos! In this episode, Laura is sharing her experiences on prioritizing wellness during this special time.  She talks about how to approach being honest with yourself about where you are on the 'Wellness Scale' (physical, mental and spiritual) so you can set yourself up with the right tools, resources, and pillars...

Friendships, fantasy, and fresh makeup recs?  Yes, please! This week on Late Checkout we're thrilled to have Yve Gonzalez join us for a very millennial coded conversation covering it all.  We talk about the evolving nature of friendships in your 30s, the addictive world of ACOTAR, other fantasy reads, and Yve's latest Sephora purchases.  Yve also shares her favorite go-to workshops in th...

This is a mixed bag of goodies, where Laura catches us up on the last week of life. Reflecting on life's constant rotation of trade offs, sharing her obsession with the show Traitors and talks about her pregnancy countdown and how she is prepping for a potential VBAC. Down for a good catch up sesh? Then hit play! Support the show Want to learn more about Late Checkout? Join the email list for...

Ever dreamt of ditching the daily grind and escaping to your own private paradise? In this episode, Laura shares how she built her own stunning retreat in Ibiza – and how you can too! 🌴 Join us as she shares her journey, from the initial spark of inspiration to the thought process and planning that got her to build the perfect getaway to recharge and reconnect with herself. Her entire itinerary w...

Changing your career in your mid 30s is more common than we realize, but it doesn’t take away how scary taking that leap of faith can be. It’s natural to have these moments in our 30s where we check in with ourselves and ask “am I building the life I really want to live?” Asking that question is easier than answering it but it’s so healthy to have that check in with yourself and really make sure y...

This episode is for the besties! Who doesn’t love a meetup with one of your long distance besties?! Laura is joined by her Zürich bestie, Chelsea Matz, they met up in NYC for a proper girls catch up sesh. They spill the tea on how their friendship evolved as expats when they met in 2019, the challenges around making friends in your 30s, and what it was like to go from having full time careers to b...