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 139: Brittney Tewksbury - Building community, self-worth, and FCC Hoops
In Episode 139, Lauren interviews Brittney Tewksbury — wife, mom, community connector, and founder of FCC Hoops, a fast-growing grassroots adult basketball group that’s reshaping the local rec scene.
When Brittney moved back to Illinois from Chicago, she knew she loved playing basketball so she started something from scratch. What began as a simple search for a pickup run has exploded into a thriving, structured, and inclusive adult basketball community that now runs two days a week and draws players of all skill levels united by their love of the game.
In this episode, Brittney opens up about her personal journey — from navigating divorce and moving to Colorado, to how therapy helped her rediscover her self-worth. While living in Colorado, she courageously launched a MeetUp group despite not knowing a single person — and over 60 people showed up. She shares the story of meeting her husband, starting a family, and eventually returning to Illinois with two young kids and a vision for something bigger than just basketball.
Whether you’re an athlete at heart, a community-builder, or someone looking for courage to take a new leap, Brittney’s story is full of insight, energy, and heart. She reminds us that it’s never too late to create the space you wish existed — and that healing and self-discovery often happen when we step out in faith and invite others to play.
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The Strangers on The Way Podcast: 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.
Lauren Hansen, M.Ed., is a natural storyteller and creative consultant who believes that love + words can set people free and transform relationships. As the founder of Lauren Hansen Consulting LLC, she specializes in creative consulting that guides individuals through every step of the book writing process, hosts inspiring workshops that guide people toward becoming the greatest versions of themselves, and pioneers meaningful projects with organizations that impact the globe.
As an author, speaker, and podcaster, Lauren is passionate about helping people see themselves and others more clearly, fostering deeper connections through powerful communication. She’s the host of the Strangers on The Way Podcast, author of Strangers on The Way: Finding God Through the People We Meet and Behind the Waterfall: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Grief, and the creator of the Wholeness Journal series.
Lauren’s mission is to empower individuals to love boldly, communicate honestly, and thrive in every connection. In her free time, you’ll find her hosting spontaneous living room dance parties with her large extended family in Chicago.
Learn more at laurenhansencreative.com.