Laura Best presents Born to Buzz in conversation with Gloria Perez

You have one life – it's time to truly live it!

You were made for more than checking boxes. You were made to buzz with passion, connection, and possibility.

Laura Best, founder of global community Passion Collective, knows we're more than our job titles and to-do lists. We're born with something deeper—a set of talents, dreams, and energy that make us uniquely ourselves.

Yet, as we navigate careers, relationships and life's unexpected turns, we can lose sight of what truly lights us up. The result? A nagging sense that something is missing, that we have more to give, and so much more life to live.

Drawing on her experience guiding thousands of "Passion Seekers," Laura introduces 12 transformative "Sparks" that show how to pursue our passions without upending our lives. Packed with relatable stories, science-backed insights and actionable tools, Born to Buzz will help you:

• Find your passion,
• Lead without losing yourself or leaving your responsibilities behind,
• Reclaim confidence and momentum,
• Be a force for good at work and home.

Whether you're looking to reimagine your career, reignite your creativity, or simply want something more, Born to Buzz is a rallying cry for a Passion First Life!

Laura Best is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Passion Collective, a global community helping professionals reconnect with what makes them come alive in work and life. A former marketing leader for global brands, Laura launched Passion Collective in 2014 and has since reached thousands through events, talks, and microgrants awarded to Passion Seekers in three continents. Her debut, bestselling book, Born to Buzz (2025), introduces 12 transformational “Sparks” to help readers rediscover their passion without leaving their responsibilities behind. Known for her honesty, humour, and practical insight, Laura inspires people to build more meaningful, "passion-first" lives—right where they are.

Gloria Perez is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFM), where she leads the first statewide women’s foundation in the country. Since 1983, WFM has distributed more than $59 million through community investments; conducts ongoing research on the status of women and girls in Minnesota; advocates for public policy that results in greater economic security and safety for women and their families; and invests in organizations and leaders to build the field and achieve gender and racial justice.

Perez became one of the country’s leading experts in two-generation strategies to reducing poverty as President & CEO of Jeremiah Program, a national nonprofit whose proven, holistic approach transforms families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. Perez has more than 25 years of experience across sectors, ranging from small business, for-profit corporations to nonprofit human service organizations. As an Ascend Fellow at the Aspen Institute, Perez is working with other national leaders to drive innovative ideas and proven strategies to help families achieve educational success and economic security. She serves on the board of directors for the Ciresi Walburn Foundation, Esperanza United, Macalester College, and the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.

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