Your past may shape you, but it doesn’t have to define who you become.

In this episode of Building the Best You, Jeanne Collins sits down with motivational speaker Lawrence Harris to explore how he transformed experiences with bullying, abuse, and self-doubt into a mission to empower teens and young adults.

Lawrence shares practical strategies for building confidence and self-worth, including journaling, taking personal responsibility, keeping commitments to yourself, and learning to separate what happened to you from how you choose to respond.

They also discuss social media comparison, overcoming rejection, creating momentum through small daily actions, and why persistence can turn a long trail of “no” into the right “yes.”

It’s an inspiring conversation about resilience, personal growth, and recognizing that you have the power to define the direction of your life.

Lawrence's Book Recommendation: Outwitting the Devil

More about Lawrence:

Lawrence C. Harris is a youth speaker who helps teens and young adults believe in themselves, think differently about their future, and make better choices.

Growing up, Lawrence faced serious challenges. Those experiences led him to start speaking so other young people would know they are not alone and that their past does not have to decide where their life goes.

https://www.lawrencecharris.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowers

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