Born to Buzz

Laura Best is a keynote speaker, coach, and consultant who has helped thousands of people to discover their passions and rethink their approach to work and life.Originally from England, Laura built an accomplished marketing career, partnering with many world-class brands. In 2014, she created Passion Collective with a clear mission: to create space for us all to explore what it means to truly love our lives again.Laura has grown Passion Collective into a global community, offering events, courses, and grants that provided funding and coaching to “Passion Seekers” all over the world. Laura’s “practical inspiration” approach weaves together science, humor, and actionable advice, all centered on her core belief that “we have one life to live – are we truly living it?”Laura lives in Minneapolis with her family and hundred-pound Pyredoodle, Millie-Rose.

Val Stones, "Great British Bake Off" contestant, author of "The Cake Whisperer"Having made a similar journey as Laura I intuitively arrived at the same conclusions. Sadly it took me forty years!! 'Born to Buzz' is a must-read guide for everything you need to know about believing that you are enough, with lots of Sparks to inspire you on your own journey. Jamie J Rudolph, Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. BankBorn to Buzz is the rallying cry so many of us didn’t know we needed. With humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom, Laura Best beautifully captures the universal tension between showing up for our responsibilities and showing up for ourselves. Her words remind us that we are allowed – and equipped – to live lives fueled by purpose, joy, and authenticity.             Whether you’re standing at a career crossroads or simply feeling the weight of “fine,” this book is a practical, powerful guide to reigniting your spark without burning everything down. Laura doesn’t just offer inspiration – she delivers a roadmap grounded in relatable stories, and bite-sized actions anyone can takeLoretta Ahmed, Founder & CEO of Houbara CommunicationsWe deserve life experiences that truly fulfill us, yet we all know that feeling that something is missing as we juggle careers, marriages, caring for our families and the myriad responsibilities in life. We try to do it all so well that we neglect ourselves and find ourselves in cruise control – this realization can hit you like a truck or slowly dawn on you. "Born to Buzz" guides you to quit that cruise control and find your passion, taking you on a wonderful journey that explains why it matters, how you'll benefit, and the practical steps to get there. Every woman needs to read this!Jamie Candee, CEO, EdmentumBorn to Buzz speaks to what I value most as a leader: genuine curiosity and passion for making real change happen. I've always believed 'culture is everything,' and Laura shows how when we create space for ourselves and our teams to bring their passions to work, we all benefit. Most of all, it reminds us that pursuing what lights us up isn't just for weekends—it belongs at the center of every workplace worth building."Teresa Sande, award-winning author of "Find Your Fierce: Interrupt Imposter Syndrome and Own Your Success"Born to Buzz simply states what we somehow forgot along the way: Passion is LIFE. Through her stories and humorous anecdotes, Laura expertly hits you right between the eyes and compels you to prioritize your passions…Because you deserve it. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to get back to a passion-first life!