Meet Laura Wakefield

Coach, Writer, & Podcaster

Hey there everybody! I’m Laura Wakefield - a single mother of 9 (with 8 amazing grandkids and a Brittany Spaniel too!,) currently living on the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida. I’m a certified life coach through Robbins-Madanes Training, host of The Joyfulicity Podcast, a writer, obsessed world traveler, yoga fan, and beach lover.

I spent most of my career in the real estate industry as an agent, investor, and transaction coordinator. I held a broker license, with all of the accompanying experience and business training, but while I loved my work and clients my heart began leading me down a different path. So, in late 2023, I left real estate and downsized to the beach to focus more on writing, travel hosting, podcasting and coaching. I have faced many significant challenges in my life, but have found renewed peace, confidence, authenticity and joy in midlife. I feel passionate about helping others as they strive to do the same.

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in English, 1990
Certified through Robbins-Madanes Life Coach Training, 2019
Host of The Joyfulicity Podcast since April 2023
Continually educating: Currently working toward a YTT Yoga training certification, with plans to add Breathwork and Feng Shui certifications shortly after, to bring added knowledge and value to my clients.

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"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."

- E.E. Cummings

"Believe you can and you're halfway there.:

- Theodore Roosevelt

The mind is everything. What you think, you become."

- Buddha

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One of my favorite parts of travel is actually heading home - with a heart full of new memories. On my way back to the beach today, but thankful for the people and places that made this trip special. This is my final photo dump from this adventure. 😎

Job interview tomorrow…back to real life 😂 love ya’ll. ❤️

Today was a deeply personal day for me. I drove to Toronto to find my grandparents’ graves. I never met my grandfather - he died before I was born. But my grandmother was one of the people I have loved most in this life. She taught me about living by faith, instilled in me a love of travel and adventure, and modeled kindness and integrity and resilience in her every breath. I loved her very much and miss her still. I wasn’t able to be there for the funeral when she passed, but I vowed that day to one day visit her grave and pay my respects. Today was that day. I didn’t have flowers so I made a heart from fallen leaves. She would have liked that. And I liked just feeling her presence again for a little while. Told her about my life and my worries and could hear her voice on the breeze saying…I know. I love you. It’s all going to be ok. Miss her so much.

Then I found my father’s childhood home. This is the home they lived in when my Dad was born (1933) through his young childhood. He played here. Laughed here. Grew here. And the tree in front was planted by my grandmother all those years ago. I’m so grateful these old homes are still standing.

I met a lovely woman named Lynn when I was taking pictures. She was out walking her dog and she told me she has lived there for 50 years and it was still the best street in Toronto. She offered to sponsor me if I ever wanted to pursue my Canadian citizenship 😂 it’s true what they say about Canadians being so nice.

Yesterday I finally checked off a big bucket list item - Niagara Falls! I took the Maid of the Mist boat ride to experience the majesty of the falls from the basin. Wow!! Just wow!! It was cold and windy and you get drenched but totally worth it! I learned that the Niagara Falls state park is the oldest state park in the country too - fun fact.

One of these photos is the hospital where I was born in Rochester. That may not be exciting to any of you but it was a pretty big deal in my life so I thought it was worth driving by to check out. 😂😂

Crossed over into Canada last night. Country #31 ✔️
Today I’m going to explore the Falls over on this side 😃

Having a blast!

This is the face of utter exhaustion…basically collapsing at my hotel 😂 BUT I’m happy that the hardest leg of this solo adventure is DONE!! Very long drive from Boston to Rochester, New York (my birthplace) today but I took a little detour along the way to go see my dear friend Kathy Neumann in CT. Got to meet her sweet partner Steve and see her charming home tucked back into the prettiest wooded lot you’ve ever seen. She’s a talented stained glass artist and I got to see where she does her work and just catch up on life. We first met when we were about 10 years old back in California! Did my soul good to spend some time with them and get a long overdue hug from my friend. And the Fall leaves in CT…I mean…wow!! Nature blessed me with so much beauty today.

Now…sleeeepppp…excited for tomorrow’s explorations.

Last day in Boston. Headed to CT and New York tomorrow.

We had absolutely perfect weather today for our visit to the Boston Tea Party Museum. Very interesting history. Then got to be there to help celebrate Heather turning 27 tomorrow. Sure do love these guys!

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