Thriving with Unconventional Work Week Rhythms: Lauren Kuratko, Episcopal Priest EP440
Best of Both Worlds PodcastShow Notes
In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open up with some discussion of ringing in the 2026 New Year, and then Lauren Kurakto, an Episcopal Priest, joins Laura for a fascinating discussion about how she leads a meaningful and fun life while thriving in a career that is (by definition!) variable, unconventional, and often demanding.
In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for Laura and Sarah's take on aptitude tests and categories, from the chronotype to Myers-Briggs to the Enneagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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