Episode 26: The Story Has a Name

The Story Has a Name 

When Laura revealed the cover of Raised by Fire on January 1st, it felt like a milestone.

But as November approaches, she's realizing something important:

A cover release is not the same as releasing the story.

In this deeply personal episode of Love Lounge, Laura reflects on the difference between writing a memoir and living one, the quiet vulnerability of allowing a story to leave your hands, and why the journey toward Raised by Fire feels connected to this year's NYC Marathon, her Marathon Mission, and the threshold of turning sixty.

This conversation explores:

• Why stories exist long before they're written
• The difference between being broken and being forged
• Why releasing a story is an act of trust
• The connection between Raised by Fire, the marathon, and personal transformation
• What it means to stop carrying a story alone

Raised by Fire releases November 2026.
Preorders Open July 17th
www.RaisedbyFire.com

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