The Zen Desk Podcast

Today I’m talking to my amazing client, Valerie Rümke, who has been inside both The 4 Hour Work Day Foundation and 4 Hour Work Day Freedom over the last 6 months. We talk about how she’s built a solid foundation for her online business that allows her to build towards a 4 hour work day even though right now she’s working a demanding 9-5 with a 2+ hour daily commute! We dive into how she’s busting...

We cannot have a full-on makeover of The Zen Desk Podcast without a guided meditation.  Enjoy this special guided meditation & breathwork session that I hosted for my incredible clients inside 4 Hour Work Day Freedom to invite more feminine ease into your business.  Inside all of my private calls and group coaching calls, I guide my clients through a meditation tailormade to the current challe...

The Zen Desk Podcast is stepping into its time rich era 👑 I’m your host, Laura, former corporate lawyer turned online entrepreneur from the lush mountain tops of Greece. In this episode I bring you up to speed on the new podcast mission, why we do what we do, who it’s for and what to expect going forward.  And of course a bit of tough love on working less and selling more. AAAAND a special announ...

The Zen Desk Podcast is getting a makeover! 🎉 And it's coming back prettier, stronger and more sparkly on December 15 2024 🪩 Mark your calendar!! Over the past 6 months, I’ve been bringing all my skills together into one aligned brand and business—and the response has been incredible. My two signature programs, 4 Hour Work Day Foundation and 4 Hour Work Day Freedom , have been flying off the she...

The exclusive time rich Black Friday sale of 2024 is ON 🥂🖤  Check out the insane deals here before they disappear on December 1st!  Only a few spots left.  This episode is for you if you wanna be time-rich and grow a business that's designed around your life  You value your time and how you spend it. It's your most valuable resource. And you're ready to grow a business at a steady and sustainabl...

You know you're destined to fill up your online courses through posting a few times a week and do it in a way where you never skip a beat on your health. You know how important it is to create visibility around your brand and your offers but you're afraid that the constant 24/7 social media hustle is gonna take a toll on your health eventually.  Yet your content creation strategy looks like scroll...

Today we are going behind the scenes of how I launched three brand new signature offers in Q3, all while taking a month off in August.  I share exactly what I did to make it happen - everything from how I structured my days, the actions I focused on, how I leveraged mentorship and what I did to keep my health and practice in check at the same time.  I think it’s fair to say that this is a must lis...

I quit 75 Hard and in this episode I share why I’m perfectly fine with it  For those of you that don’t know what this is, 75 Hard is a mental toughness challenge that asks you to follow these guidelines for 75 days straight:  No alcohol No cheatmeals 2 x 45 min workouts (one outside) Drink 3 l water Read 10 pages Progress photo I also added a re-commitment to my screentime boundaries because I fel...

This "you can never take a break from your business" advice… It is the kind of advice that can do more harm than good, especially for business owners that have always been best in class and used to get good grades.  The reason most new business owners feel like they can never take time off from their business is because they are afraid they won't make any money.  But listen… ❌ Making good money m...

Welcome to the Camera Confidence Series! 📸  It’s time for you to start showing up confidently on camera with your dream clients hanging on to every word, and wave goodbye to endless retakes and not knowing what to say. Consider this your crash course in camera confidence that will have you filming engaging videos for social media so you can show people why you are the one for them, with so much c...

Welcome to the Camera Confidence Series! 📸  It’s time for you to start showing up confidently on camera with your dream clients hanging on to every word, and wave goodbye to endless retakes and not knowing what to say. Consider this your crash course in camera confidence that will have you filming engaging videos for social media so you can show people why you are the one for them, with so much c...

Welcome to the Camera Confidence Series! 📸  It’s time for you to start showing up confidently on camera with your dream clients hanging on to every word, and wave goodbye to endless retakes and not knowing what to say. Consider this your crash course in camera confidence that will have you filming engaging videos for social media so you can show people why you are the one for them, with so much c...

As long as you keep doubting yourself and worrying that you’re never good enough, you will continue to overthink every little step you make in your business.  And that's 100% NOT the vibe here on The Zen Desk Podcast.  So tune into this meditation where I'll guide you through a positive and affirming practice to remind you who you are and what you came here to do so you can start turning heads all...

Today I share with you the 3 beliefs to let go if you want to work 4 hour days.  I’m all about helping you work as little as possible and make as much money as possible and in this episode we dive into some of the beliefs I see a lot of business owners holding on to that are not coming with you if you want 4-hour work days and make money doing what you love! Next steps:  Download the brand new FRE...

Today I’m talking to my amazing client, Aleksandra Edelwein, who is also a yoga teacher.  We talk about how she’s built a solid foundation for her online yoga business that allows her to build towards a 4-hour work day. We dive into how she found the confidence to show up for her business every day and speak directly to her dream clients so they started joining her in-person yoga workshops and dow...

JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE 4 HOUR WORK DAY FOUNDATIONS   Today I share my step-by-step blueprint with you on how to transition into 4-hour workdays in the next 30 days so you can take your evenings and weekends back, get booked out with dream clients and grow a successful online business without sacrificing a meaningful personal life for work. We are gonna talk all about how to structure yourself f...

Today I’m talking with my amazing client, Brian Dixon, who is also a digital nomad lawyer. We talk about how he’s built a business and a virtual law firm that allows him to travel the world and make money at the same time. We dive into how he completely changed the tune of his days through sustainable habits and the work he’s currently doing, to build an online legal business that helps him take b...

It's officially been a year since I left my 9-5!!! What a year it's been. In this episode I share with you the considerations I had before quitting, what to do (and not to do), how to make the money for yourself and how to take care of your health as you build your own business. I'll share my 3 biggest lessons from the past year. And make a big announcement at the end... Next steps:    Follow on I...

As long as you keep thinking negative thoughts, placing heavy expectations on yourself and focusing on all the things you haven't yet achieved, you will continue to feel like you're behind and never good enough.  And that's 100% NOT the vibe here on The Zen Desk Podcast.   Next steps:  Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@ itslauralange Get in contact with me at ⁠ laura@manipurabylaura.com ⁠ Visit my website:...

(This is part 2 of a 2 episode series!) Today I'm in charge of my own schedule and healthier than ever. I’ll share the entire journey and how I did it with you in this episode.  I’ve handed over the host role to my boyfriend Andreas Belioglou and he’ll ask all the burning questions.  It’s a long one, so get yourself a cup of coffee and dive in.  Let's connect: Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@ itslauralan...

(this is part 1 of a 2 episode series!) Today I'm in charge of my own schedule and healthier than ever. I’ll share the entire journey and how I did it with you in this episode.  I’ve handed over the host role to my boyfriend Andreas Belioglou and he’ll ask all the burning questions.  It’s a long one, so get yourself a cup of coffee and dive in.  Let's connect: Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@ itslauralan...

Today I talk to a yoga teacher, business owner and ex-corporate girl, Jessica Berg, about how to climb the corporate ladder in a sustainable way. We are going to dive into how yoga can help you harness your feminine energy to grow your career in a male dominated work place, so you can claim a seat at the leadership table all while protecting your mental health in the process.  This episode is jam-...

Today I talk to money and investing coach, Anouk Knuffmann, about how to love your money more so you can start multiplying your income.  We dive into how you can start to take control of your finances, navigate the stock market and finally get started on your investing journey even if you feel like that’s too scary or overwhelming to even think about.  We’ll talk all about how to cultivate a posit...

In this interview I talk to productivity coach, Dominika Fasolo, about how to navigate your life beyond law, corporate or business.  We dive into how you can manage your busy schedule with tools such as yoga and meditation and what you can do from a planning and time management perspective to actually make sure that you have time for a life outside of work.  BONUSES: 1️⃣ 2 x 60 minute private coac...

I've sold all my furniture. As this episode is going live, I'm taking client calls while sitting cross legged in the middle of my "used to be" living room.  💫 It's not glamourous.  💫 It's not a fancy corner office with a view to the ocean.  💫 And I definitely can't wear a pencil skirt and high heels while sitting here.  But I don't care.  Because the work I get to do from my living room floor t...