Strangers on The Way
Transforming the world, one stranger at a time. On a quest to eliminate loneliness and isolation, writer and speaker Lauren Hansen is on a mission to encourage every person to meet someone new every day. This podcast shares inspirational stories of her interactions with strangers across the world. Be inspired through her stories to create new stories of your own.
Strangers on The Way
Episode 104: Agate Meikulāne - Life in Latvia, the beauty of nature, and wisdom to keep going
In Episode 104, Lauren interviews 20-year old Agate Meikulāne. Agate is a fully-alive and passionate student from Latvia who currently works at an art gallery. She spent her gap year traveling and working in fashion design and is set to study Design and Technology Education in the fall. In this episode, Agate shares about the people and culture of Latvia, the impact of nature throughout moments of her life, the importance of faith, the power of noticing and cultivating gratitude, and she even sings for us at the end! Agate has wisdom beyond her years and this episode will bring you joy from a young adult who is living her life in such a beautiful way.
Lauren L. Hansen, M.Ed., is a natural storyteller who believes that love + words can set people free. She is an author, editor, and Chief Encouragement Officer who partners with Jesus to connect people to him, their sense of self, and others. You can find her leading workshops, speaking at events and helping to pioneer Fusion USA, a ministry that equips churches to welcome and disciple college students. She is the author of Strangers on The Way: Finding God Through the People We Meet. When she’s not writing or speaking, Lauren enjoys having impromptu living room dance parties with her large extended family in Chicago. Visit her online at laurenhansencreative.com.