In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Laurie shares the raw, unfiltered story of how God pulled her from the darkest valleys and used every twist, heartbreak, and hard left turn to build a life of purpose.

From surviving domestic abuse to breaking free from toxic leadership, from finding faith in a dingy apartment to launching a business that empowers women—Laurie’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and God’s relentless grace.

This episode will leave you breathless, tearful, inspired, and full of hope for what God can do with a surrendered life.

In This Episode:

• Laurie’s testimony—from trauma to transformation
• The phone call that saved her life (literally)
• Finding God in unexpected places—like MySpace and a seniors-only Bible study
• What it looks like to heal, forgive, and rise again
• Leaving toxic spaces and walking in purpose
• Why she champions women so hard today
  

Memorable Quotes:

• “Your purpose has not even begun on this earth.”
• “I looked in the mirror and realized—I was being choked out spiritually.”
• “God didn’t just restore me. He repurposed me.”
• “I’m done with being silenced. It’s time to go boldly.”

Stay Connected:

→ Connect with Laurie: @laurielgraham

→ Connect with the show: @awellbrandedlife

→ Want to be a guest or know someone who should? DM us!

→ Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it

In our very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing the heart behind A Well-Branded Life.

Join us as we dive into the real, raw, and often wild journey of launching a podcast rooted in purpose, faith, and friendship.

You’ll hear how a post-it note, a prayer, and a TikTok moment led to something bigger than both of us.

This episode sets the tone for what's to come: unfiltered stories, powerful women, encouragement, tears (probably), and plenty of laughs.

In This Episode:

• The origin story of A Well-Branded Life

• Why we believe your life is already branded with purpose

• What "wild" really means to us — the good, the hard, and the hilarious

• How faith, friendships, and hard seasons brought us here

• What you can expect from future episodes (spoiler: no gatekeeping!)

  
  

  Memorable Quotes:

• “Buckle up, buttercup. It’s gonna be a wild ride.”

• “God branded our lives before we were even born.”

• “We’re done with gatekeeping. We’re sharing it all.”

• “A little bit holy, a little bit hood.”

  
  

  Stay Connected
  → Follow us on Instagram: @awellbrandedlife
  → Want to be a guest or know someone who should? DM us!
  → Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it