Relatable Wisdom30 Aug 2025

What If Every Setback Was a Gift? — Find Your Lesson | Life Lesson Quotes — Laura Perkes | Ep 146

This episode of Relatable Wisdom was a blast to record! I sat down with Laura Perkes, an experienced public relations specialist with over 20 years in the field, to dig deep into the mantra that’s been guiding her: “Things don’t happen to you, they happen for you.” Laura shares how embracing this perspective helped her move from blame and frustration in her business journey to a place of radical responsibility, growth, and even humor about life’s inevitable “catalog of errors.” We explored how the lessons she’s gleaned from tough times have shaped her personal development — and how reframing adversity can help all of us find purpose, connection, and new opportunities, both in business and in life. Whether you’re navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship or just need a reminder to look for meaning in the messiness, Laura’s candid stories and actionable wisdom will help you approach challenges differently and focus on positive change.

Connect with Laura Perkes

Website: https://prwithperkes.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-perkes/

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Chapters

00:00 Finding Positivity In Adversity
01:01 Who Is Laura Perkes?
01:27 Laura’s Favorite Quote Revealed
01:56 Origins Of The Quote’s Impact
03:30 Laura’s “Catalog Of Errors” Moment
04:47 Learning From Intuition And Mistakes
06:06 Debating The Quote’s Boldness
06:38 A Difficult Lesson In Business
07:00 What Is Public Relations?
08:14 Repeating Hard Lessons
09:27 Taking True Responsibility
11:07 Learning The Right Lessons
12:35 Culture, Blame, And Self-Development
13:41 Radical Responsibility And Positivity
14:24 Choosing Your Game—Victim Or Victor
15:28 The Power Of Choice
16:12 Chasing Happiness Vs. Being Present
17:10 Embracing The Messiness
18:21 Seeing Good Or Bad In Events
19:22 Choose Your Hard—And Learn
19:51 Responsibility, Control, And Healing
21:16 The Power Of Story In Podcasting
22:26 Podcasting, Networking, And Impact
23:38 Opening Doors Through Conversations
24:29 The Opportunity Of Technology
24:43 Laura’s Podcast: What Is Public Relations?
25:35 Making PR Accessible For All
26:26 Exploring Topics That Feed Into PR
26:53 Where To Find Laura Online
27:43 Reflections And Farewell

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