Balance Ambition and Well-Being

For Entrepreneurs, Creators, and Founders:
Your Success Shouldn’t Come at the Cost of Your Well-Being

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    Balance Success and Well-Being on Your Entrepreneurial Journey

    Ever feel...

    • Burned out and overwhelmed by the relentless drive to succeed?
    • Struggling to stay true to yourself while navigating the challenges of building something meaningful?
    • Caught in the cycle of FOMO and comparing yourself to others?
    • Isolated and disconnected despite your professional achievements?

    Welcome! I’m Lauren Polly, a speaker, coach, and author dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, creators, and founders like you navigate the delicate balance between ambition and personal well-being. I know firsthand how the drive to succeed can overshadow the need to stay true to who you are. My journey has taught me that it’s possible to thrive in your professional life without sacrificing your emotional depth, creativity, or personal identity.

    If you’re tired of the hustle culture and one-size-fits-all solutions, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore new ways to achieve your goals while staying connected to what makes you unique.

    Lauren Polly leading a workshop on balancing ambition and well-being for entrepreneurs and creators.

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    Free eBook The Resiliency Roadmap

    Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of entrepreneurship? Struggling to stay true to yourself amidst the drive for success? Our "Resiliency Roadmap: A Guide for Entrepreneurial Well-being" is here to help. This guide is more than just a resource—it’s your blueprint for turning challenges into stepping stones for growth. Whether you're a creator, founder, or entrepreneur, this roadmap will guide you through balancing your ambition with your well-being. 

    “A note to express my appreciation and gratitude for what you brought to Transport Topanga Literary Festival. It’s amazing to me that a person can be a container for so much transformation and still hold a brilliant, genuine smile and bounce in their step. Your triumph over doctors and labeling and pain is truly inspiring and educational. I hope our paths cross again.”

    ~ Kim, Director of Topanga Literary Festival

    Podcast & Blog Depth & Drive: Finding Success Without Losing Yourself

    Welcome to Depth and Drive: Finding Success Without Losing Yourself, where entrepreneurs, creators, and founders discover how to balance their ambition with personal well-being. In a world that often demands relentless pursuit of success, this podcast and blog offer insights and strategies to help you achieve your goals without losing touch with your emotional depth, creativity, and authentic self. Whether you’re building a brand, launching a venture, or pushing the boundaries of innovation, Depth and Drive guides you on a path to fulfillment that honors both your drive and your identity.

    “Lauren is a wonder. When I began working with her, I wanted to rediscover my power. What I experienced was my true self and my body. These two things, opened me to an expanded awareness, which helped me to realize not only my true identity, but how I can use this to create possibilities. Working with Lauren is a wondrous adventure, and a gift that you give yourself.”

    ~ Renee, Author and Screenwriter, Oregon

    Two images of Lauren Polly: the first shows her at a panel discussion on mental health and creativity at the Topanga Literary Festival, seated with other speakers as the host introduces them; the second shows her speaking to a student at a self-care workshop.
    Lauren Polly speaking at a women's entrepreneurial event, holding her book and discussing the importance of using personal stories as a foundation for personal branding.

    ELEVATE Membership Where Entrepreneurs, Creators, and Founders Grow Together

    Picture a space where your ideas and passions aren’t just acknowledged—they’re the key to your success. ELEVATE is that space, designed for entrepreneurs, creators, and founders who want to build businesses that feel true to who they are. In this community, authenticity comes first, and growth happens through honest connections with people who get what you’re going through. Ready to turn your potential into reality? Join us at ELEVATE and find the support you need to thrive.

    “Lauren’s openness about the ups and downs of her own journey is so relatable. She reminded me that the world is ready for me as is, warts and all!”

    ~ Rebecca, Entrepreneur & Coach

    “I was so surprised at how much we covered on the call! I left with so much clarity on what was holding me back and an acknowledgment of who I truly am and who I am already being!"

    ~ Cheryl, Healer & Yoga Teacher

    Speaking & VIP Days Corporate Executives & High-Level Players

    Ready to go deeper? I offer speaking engagements and VIP days that are anything but ordinary. Together, we’ll dive into the powerful connection between creativity and well-being, tackling real challenges like fear of judgment, co-founder dynamics, sleep struggles, isolation, perfectionism, and that emptiness that can follow big achievements. These sessions aren’t just about quick fixes—they’re about sparking real transformation and fueling lasting growth. Let’s create a personalized experience that meets you right where you are and helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.

    “Lauren’s true gift lies in her ability to connect – whether that is one on one or in a group of 100+. I’ve sat in her presence in both circumstances and truly felt seen, heard, and inspired to take action on the tools she shares.”

    ~ LeAnn, HR Manager, Los Angeles

    “I was impressed at Lauren’s vast knowledge base, real-life examples, and the simple tools she shared. I was particularly impressed that she invited group participation and fielded questions so that everyone got help on the issues that were directly impacting them. We all left with a lot of practical tips to help lead our team into healthier dynamics.”

    ~ Joe, Cardiac Rehab Manager, Los Angeles

    Lauren Polly Speaking on Self-Care and Emotional Intelligence to Hospital Leaders

    The Other Side of Bipolar Lauren’s Best-Selling & Multi-Award-Winning Book

    The Other Side of Bipolar offers hope and a new perspective on mental illness that can help millions of people. A unique combination of memoir and self-help book, it invites us to reexamine our definitions of mental illness as a debilitating disease and consider other possibilities.

    Cover of Lauren Polly's multi-award-winning and best-selling book, The Other Side of Bipolar.

    “The Other Side of Bipolar sits apart from other autobiographical surveys of psychological struggles, offering readers the rare opportunity to explore and utilize many of the gifts formerly identified as disabilities. Any who have faced such a diagnosis will find this an inspiring, engrossing saga which offers hope, revelation, and much food for thought as it follows a journey that takes the identification of 'bipolar' and turns it upside down.”

    ~ Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

    “This intensely honest and insightful book is impossible to put down. From the first page, the story of this girl's struggle and courage drew me in so powerfully that I read the book in one sitting. I feel as if the author were a close personal friend, she is so soul-baring. Not only does she master the intensities of loneliness and being "other," she always shows compassion for everyone who was involved along the way. There is no blame or wrongness assigned to anyone. Soaring far above the hopes that even her family had for her, just to be able to survive and function, Lauren Polly is not only outwardly extremely successful, she has more awareness of herself and the world than most people. For those who have been given labels and who have been assumed to be less than or too different, this book is a lighthouse leading out of ostracism into possibility and joy. For those who have felt wrong, lonely and just out of place, this book shows how difference could be extra gifts and capacities, a greater contribution to our world. This is a hero's tale par excellence, which also happens to be a true story. I would add 5 more stars.”

    ~ Anonymous Amazon Review

    Lauren’s Mission

    I believe real success happens when your professional achievements align with your personal health and happiness. My mission is to help you redefine what success looks like for you, encouraging you to push your creative boundaries while staying resilient and true to yourself. Together, we’ll turn the challenges of entrepreneurship into opportunities for growth, innovation, and deep fulfillment, ensuring you thrive both in your work and in your life.

    “I am always captivated by Lauren’s unique ability to identify core issues with such dynamic awareness. In her presence, I immediately feel a sense of relaxation—it’s clear she has my back. Her openness about her failures, transforming them into strengths and opportunities, is truly inspiring. Being a part of her community and watching her navigate the adventure of life inspires me to discover my own truth and let my voice be heard.”

    ~ Stacey, Paris

    Headshot of Lauren Polly sitting outside by a fountain, leaning toward the camera with a strong, confident gaze.

    About Lauren

    I’m Lauren Polly, MEd—a speaker, coach, and best-selling, multi-award-winning author who’s passionate about transforming the lives of entrepreneurs, creators, and founders. I understand the unique challenges you face because I’ve been there myself. My journey, which I share in my book The Other Side of Bipolar, began with my own struggles with mental health and navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

    Through these experiences, I discovered that real success comes from finding balance and staying true to yourself. I combine my expertise in mental health, energy transformation, and personal development to offer practical solutions that help you overcome burnout, achieve balance, and thrive both personally and professionally. My mission is to empower you to rework your mindset, foster inner transformation, and create harmony between your inner world and your work, so you can live a life that’s truly fulfilling.

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