Marin Laukka
#1 New Release Author, Certified Coach & Vibrant Speaker with an MA in Positive Psychology & an Endless Love for Dogs
I didn’t start here.
I’ll be the first to admit: my life is pretty stinkin’ great.
I’ve lived by my own schedule as the business owner of Yes& for over 5 years. I’ve coached over 317 women & men to make confident, aligned decisions for their better life.
I have a front-row seat as these clients take the leap toward dream jobs, fulfilling relationships & more vibrant lives - and I share all of this from the wonderful city of Saint Paul, Minnesota with my inspiring community & energetic dog.
But I didn’t start here.
It started with one decision.
I grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin with the privilege of highly supportive parents, sincere friendships & straight-A report cards.
I graduated from the University of St Thomas with a Psychology BA before accepting my place in the only Positive Psychology PhD program in the United States where I studied under Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
…But all along, a little voice inside me whispered scary thoughts like, “Something isn’t right.”
With time & courage, I decided to listen & believe what it said:
There was something more.
What I know now.
It feels easy to summarize my story into one line: “Because I made the courageous decision to follow my gut & listen to my heart, I now live the fulfilling, dream life I’d always imagined.” …but that would be a disservice to me, my story & to you.
In my experience, finding true meaning, happiness & fulfillment in life isn’t about making one decision; it’s about making many. With every decision, you have the opportunity to evolve with what’s true for you today, foster greater self-trust, & enjoy the unfolding of new desires, greater dreams & a deeper understanding about what’s important for your life.
My life is pretty stinkin’ great, but it isn’t perfect. I don’t want it to be. I’ll continue to learn what it means to live an authentic, values-driven life forever & I feel honored to guide others along the way.
My job as a coach is not to advise, but to guide you to your own answers.
Why Clients Trust Marin
Qualifications, experiences & values that guide my coaching style & life choices.
Decisions I’ve Made
Switched majors & transferred universities (dance, pre-med, psychology)
Joined & left a prestigious PhD program
Ended a long-term relationship
Started a business
Quit multiple, misaligned jobs
Invested my savings in personal development & business growth
Challenges I’ve Overcome
Inner-critic & imposter syndrome
Disordered eating
Breakup loss & grief
Privilege guilt
Business highs, lows & perseverance
Parent & relationship boundaries
The busyness = self-worth myth
Things I Care About
Empowering women
Zest for life
Honesty & vulnerability
Acceptance of self & others
Action
Organizing thoughts & things
Courage to choose differently
Education & Certifications
MA Positive Developmental Psychology
BA Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
Souluna Life Coach Certification
YNAB Budget Coaching Certification
AFCPE Money Management Essentials
200-hour Yoga Certification
People Call Me…
The human version of a golden retriever
Their personal cheerleader
Best friend, dog mom, sister & daughter
“My Person"
One day, you will call me Your Coach.
If my story is resonating with you, I would be honored to hear yours.
Wanting more?
Listen to a podcast interview to hear Marin share more about her story.
