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Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam is a time-management author and mother of five who writes about how busy people can build full, meaningful lives by taking control of their hours.

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Books like '168 Hours' and 'I Know How She Does It ' and her research on how real families manage time.
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About Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam is a time-management author and mother of five who writes about how busy people can build full, meaningful lives by taking control of their hours.

There is always enough time for what truly matters — the key is intentionally designing your hours instead of letting them slip away.

Chat with Laura when you're...

  • Working on books like '168 hours' and 'i know how she does it or ' and her research on how real families manage time.
  • Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
  • Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
  • Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
  • Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation

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  • "How do you protect your time when everyone wants a piece of it?"
  • "What does actually living well look like to you, day to day?"
  • "What would you tell me if I were about to give up on this?"
  • "What's a mistake you made early on that you'd want me to avoid?"