Ep.54 Racing Through Life: Balancing Passions and Overcoming Burnout with Lara Moto

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Join me for an exhilarating conversation with the multifaceted Lara Small, more commonly known online as @LaraMoto, as she takes us through the thrilling journey of balancing her passions with a demanding career. Dive into her adventures across Europe on a Triumph bike and discover what it’s like to navigate the fast-paced world of motorbike journalism, engineering at Rolls-Royce, and serving as an army officer. Lara’s infectious enthusiasm and insights on mindset and overcoming life’s hurdles promise to inspire, whether you’re a motorbike enthusiast or simply someone seeking that zest for life.

Lara illustrates her unique approach to blending corporate life with her racing passion, mental strategies and self-affirmation techniques, proving that confidence can be built in unexpected ways, and offering a fresh perspective on tackling high-pressure situations and challenges.

In the final stretch of our chat, Lara opens up about overcoming career burnout and rekindling her love for motorcycles and content creation. Her journey from overwhelmed professional to passionate content creator, with the birth of Lara Moto, highlights the importance of pursuing what truly drives us. We also touch on broader themes of balancing ego with authenticity in the digital age, and the profound satisfaction that comes from sharing genuine experiences. With plans for new adventures on the horizon, Lara’s story is a vibrant reminder to live boldly and cherish your one wild life.

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Have you ever felt trapped by the daily grind and responsibilities, shrunk yourself to 'fit in' or followed the rules then realised they didn't bring you the success or happiness you'd been promised? Tick, tick and tick. My life had plateaued, my unused potential was wasting away and I felt powerless to change anything. I wanted to escape but instead of running away, I decided that ordinary is optional, and I could DECIDE to live authentically, put FUN back on the agenda and do more of the things that made me feel alive. This podcast is one of them and through these conversations I'd love nothing more than to be able to help you do the same!

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