Don't hold anything too tightly.

Just wish for it, want it, let it come from the intention of real truth for you,

and then let it go.

For me our soul is like it's unbound it's limitless but we will use words to

limit ourselves.

When people stop believing that somebody's got your back or Superman's coming, we turn to ourselves

and that's where you become empowered.

Courageous participation attracts positive things.

I'm Gwyneth Paltrow and this is the Goop Podcast, where we bring together visionaries, scientists, healers, artists, and seekers.

I'm so grateful that I get to interview these extraordinary thought leaders and share their

wisdom with you.

And I love listening to the conversations that are led by my co-host and dear friend

Cleo Wade. Cleo is a beautiful poet and author. I deeply admire her and the way she keeps her heart open to the world.

Together we believe that engaging an open-minded, honest, and sometimes difficult conversations

has the power to change our lives.

All right, over to Cleo.

Today's guest is Lauren Wesley Wilson.

Lauren is the founder and CEO of Color Com, a network for women of color in the workforce.

She is also the author of What Do You Need, a book about what she thinks women of color

need to know in order to thrive on their professional journeys.

In our conversation, Lauren shares stories about her own work experiences and what led her to founding Color Com.

Okay, let's get to my chat with Lauren Wesley Wilson.

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