Rescripting The American Dream
In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, cohosts Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin explore the evolving concept of the American Dream and what it means to truly live a life that feels like your own. Together, they reflect on how many are moving away from traditional aspirations like wealth, status, and conformity, and instead redefining success through the lens of purpose, creativity, well-being, and connection.
They emphasize the deep inner work required to discover what you really want—work that begins with self-awareness and the courage to let go of outdated ideals. Through personal stories, including the joys and challenges of watching their children forge different life paths, they demonstrate how honoring others’ dreams, and your own, can lead to profound growth.
The conversation also touches on the cultural shift from communal living to individualism, and how play, creativity, and presence can lead to a more meaningful, heart-aligned life. This episode is a loving call to explore your unique dream, trust your inner wisdom, and take your place in rescripting a more authentic, inclusive vision for the world.
00:00 – Welcome & Reflections
01:19 – A Different American Dream
02:10 – Letting Go of One-Size-Fits-All Dreams
04:57 – The Need to Know Yourself
05:18 – Individual Desires & Collective Good
07:23 – Questions for Listeners
08:25 – Stories of Parenting, Change & Letting Go
13:39 – Laurel & Laurel Share Their Current Dreams
14:59 – Aging, Work & Redefining Retirement
17:21 – Creative Expression, Play & Purpose
20:04 – Listener Invitation: What’s Your Dream?
Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration.
Links/Books/Resources mentioned:
The Value of Leisure and Play with Dr. Deb Ayer: https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com/podcasts/beautiful-work-beautiful-life/episodes/2147901133
Bold Moves with Mikaela Perry:
https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com/podcasts/beautiful-work-beautiful-life/episodes/2148833229
The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]
The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife
Host/Cohost/Guest Info
Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.
Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.
