EP56: "A Joy Filled Life" Lauren Blodgett
Lauren is a Brooklyn-based immigration attorney and founder of the non-profit The Brave House, which provides legal & holistic services, mentorship, and community to young immigrant women in New York. Lauren was on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Law and Policy due to her innovative approach to legal services. Lauren graduated from Harvard Law School where she focused on international human rights and worked in non-profits in Morocco, Thailand, Jordan, Tanzania and Cambodia. Lauren is a part of different dance communities in NYC, such as Daybreaker (a 6am sober dance party) and 5 Rhythms ecstatic dance.
LAUREN’S NON-NEGOTIABLES:
PLAY. I have fun every single day. I try to view the world with child-like wonder and lightheartedness and optimism - especially given the gravity of my daily work. I believe that life is sacred and juicy and part of showing gratitude is by enjoying it. I'm like a modern day Mary Poppins - "in every job that must be done there is an element of fun, you find the fun and *SNAP* the job becomes a game!" I believe that how you spend your days is how you spend your life, so I carve out time to cherish the day with laughter and joy... even if it just means dancing to Lizzo in my kitchen.
Also sleep. I am hard-core about getting deep, lucious sleep for at least 8 hours a night. Non-negotiable. If I'm going to show up with energy and exuberance every day, I absolutely have to let my body recharge.
Find more about Lauren:
Text Be Brave to 44-321 to donate to the Brave House or go to our website, and please follow along our IG @thebravehouse to see what we are up to.
If there's anyone with an autoimmune condition who feels alone, they can reach out to me at @blodgey on instagram to talk over the phone. I've found community & peer support to be so important in my healing and I'd love to offer that to anyone else in need. You are not alone.
Personal IG: @blodgey
Professional IG: @thebravehouse
Website: thebravehouse.com
E-mail: founder@thebravehouse.org