Anne-Laure has always been been fascinated by human consciousness and the biology of the mind. A cognitive neuroscientist in training, she has a weekly newsletter on creativity, learning, and mindful productivity that reaches over 100,000 readers. She’s also the founder of Ness Labs, a learning community that helps people achieve more without sacrificing their mental health. In this episode, Anne-Laure shares her journey from a bookworm teenager to community manager, Google employee, the creator of several failed start ups, and finally, the founder of Ness Labs. She always comes back to the importance of following your own path, and not getting caught up in external definitions of success.We also dive into:Experimenting and learning without the pressure of a set destinationThe importance of understanding what truly fulfills youLessons learned from launching and growing Ness LabsBuilding a successful newsletter through consistency and valueEmbracing curiosity to better understand yourself and serve your audienceEpisode Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 Early Interests and Community Building04:18 Internships at Google and Decision to Leave09:01 Transition to Starting Own Ventures15:24 The Importance of Freedom and Self-Reflection26:49 Creating a Learning Community for Growth and Mental Health28:06 Creating a Community Rooted in Connection and Learning30:29 Finding Meaning and Financial Independence through Nest Labs34:48 Balancing Community Management and Self-Care38:39 Handling Negative Feedback with Grace and Action43:54 Growing a Newsletter through Consistency and Value52:34 The Power of Curiosity for CreatorsThis show is produced and presented by Circle, where creators turn pro.

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