🌿 ABOUT LAURA LEE JONES
Writer • Speaker • Believer in Second Chances
I write about recovery, emotional intelligence, and what it means to live an honest life, one that’s more about connection than perfection.
My work explores how we rebuild ourselves from the inside out, with humor, compassion, and a little bit of grit.
“I thought I was chasing success. Turns out, I was chasing myself.”
My Story
I grew up in small-town America, where storytelling lived in the pages of newspapers and the hum of radio. Writing became my anchor long before I understood why.
After years in corporate America chasing sales goals and defining success by someone else’s measure, I burned out. Alcohol became my silent partner, and eventually, my undoing.
Sobriety changed everything. It didn’t make life perfect, but it made it real.
Now, I write and speak about the courage it takes to live authentically, and how emotional intelligence helps us rebuild not just careers, but our entire sense of self.
“Recovery isn’t just about putting something down. It’s about picking yourself back up — again and again.”
What I Believe
🌿 The healing power of storytelling
💬 Leading with empathy, not ego
🔥 Recovery as reinvention
💛 Honesty over perfection
🌙 It’s never too late to start again
A Glimpse of My Life
I live in Virginia with my husband and our two pups, Mookie & Jonesy. I’m a mom, writer, coffee lover, and recovering perfectionist who still believes in good stories, second chances, and fresh starts.
When I’m not writing, I’m likely reading, redecorating my office, or planning my next vacation.
“Sober. Centered. Still figuring it out, but loving the process.”
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