What if the perfect resume isn’t the real key to success?

In this inspiring episode of Experience Over Expectation, Mary McCorvey sits down with Lauren Perez—IP consultant, self-made founder, and living proof that belief in yourself can take you further than any title ever could.

From having dinner with President Obama to testifying before Congress and becoming VP of a law firm without a law degree, Lauren shares how she built her career on “lightbulb moments,” risk, and sheer self-trust. She opens up about:

💡 How she turned a cold letter into a life-changing career

📉 The mediation certification that didn't turn into a job—but changed her anyway

💔 What divorce, bankruptcy, and burnout taught her about real independence

🔥 The moment she walked away from security to build her own business from scratch

🕊️ Why sometimes the wings we need to fly don’t come from others—they come from within

Whether you’re a dreamer, a doer, or someone stuck in the middle, this episode will move you to redefine what success feels like—not just what it looks like.

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📥 Connect with Lauren: [email protected]

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