Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam, a distinguished author, speaker, and podcaster, made an early impact in her career after graduating from Princeton University in 2001. She first garnered significant attention with her non-fiction work, ‘Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds,’ published in 2004, followed by ‘The Healthy Guide to Unhealthy Living: How to Survive Your Bad Habits’ in 2006. Vanderkam established herself as a trusted voice in productivity and time management, contributing to prominent publications such as Fortune, USA Today, Redbook, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, where her insights often explored maximizing personal and professional time. Vanderkam continued to build on her expertise with the release of ‘168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think’ in 2010, followed by the highly popular ‘What the Most Successful People do Before Breakfast: A Short Guide to Making Over Your Mornings–and Life’ in 2012.

Beyond her extensive writing career, Vanderkam also became a prolific podcaster, hosting the daily ‘Before Breakfast’ podcast and co-hosting the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ podcast with Sarah Hart-Unger. Her most recent contributions include ‘The New Corner Office: How The Most Successful People Work From Home,’ published in 2020, offering timely guidance for evolving work environments. Her latest book, ‘Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters,’ released in 2022, continues to provide actionable strategies for cultivating a more intentional and less chaotic life. Laura Vanderkam consistently delivers practical, research-backed advice across multiple platforms, making her a sought-after expert for those looking to optimize their personal and professional time.