In this episode, From Trauma to Triumph with Lauri Burns, we sit down with Lauri, founder of The Teen Project and a living example of turning pain into purpose. Once homeless and trapped in the foster care system herself, Lauri now dedicates her life to empowering young women aging out of that very same system—offering them the support, education, and structure they need to thrive.

Lauri shares her remarkable journey—from surviving childhood trauma, addiction, and abuse to building an award-winning nonprofit that’s transformed thousands of lives. Her story is raw, powerful, and ultimately redemptive.

We also discuss:

✨ How one pivotal moment sparked her path to healing

✨ Why structure and purpose are essential to rebuilding self-worth

✨ The hidden challenges foster youth face after 18—and how The Teen Project bridges that gap

✨ What it truly means to be seen, heard, and believed

✨ How she turned trauma into a mission of radical transformation

Lauri’s work reminds us that no one is beyond hope, and sometimes the ones who fall the hardest rise the highest. This is an unforgettable conversation about purpose, compassion, and creating safe spaces for others to heal and rise.

How to Connect with Lauri Burns:

Website: http://www.theteenproject.com/

How do you create the future you desire and deserve? It’s all about alignment!

Creating your magnificent future isn’t just about imagining or dreaming. It’s also about aligning your daily decisions with your desires in a way that feels natural, exciting, and totally intuitive.

Master motivator and empowerment entrepreneur Gina Maier Vincent created her Exquisite Alignment Blueprint to support high-achieving, success-oriented individuals like you to break away from adherence to external authorities and expectations, center their purpose and gifts, lean into their “more,” and create a life that feels delicious, elegant, and magical every single day.

To Learn More Visit: https://exquisitelyaligned.com/book/ or https://exquisitelyaligned.com/vip-day/

For more information, email Gina@ExquisitelyAligned.com or visit https://exquisitelyaligned.com.

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