You’ll know her by her laugh! Lauretta has so much to offer the most bold and the most humble ... her gift is mystical. She gives what each person needs to hear or feel in a group setting or one-on-one. Her classes are inspiring, insightful, and full of JOY! Her sassy spirit brings the best of you to the forefront. I’m a better person for knowing Lauretta and learning from her … she’s my teacher, mentor, and life coach. She taught me to thrive, and she can do the same for you! Lauretta is a rare gem in the riverbed of life.

I met Lauretta at her memoir-writing workshop after reading The Cracker Queen. She asked us to introduce ourselves and say why we attended. When it was my turn, I was too emotional to speak. Lauretta’s gift is her humor: she saved me from an embarrassing cryfest when she quipped, “Girl, you need some Cracker Queen nerve pills!” and handed me a bottle of M&Ms.

Since then, she has been invaluable in her guidance and enthusiasm for my writing project. I was overwhelmed, but she helped me focus with her honest feedback. She is genuine, wise, funny, and encouraging. I cannot stress enough the value of one-on-one coaching. If you’re looking for an inspiring mentor, you would be lucky indeed to have Lauretta by your side.

Lauretta's generous guidance, craft knowledge, authenticity, and openness were an invaluable part of my growth as a writer. Her belief in me and the importance of each of us sharing our stories was powerful and timely. And I am not just talking about face-to-face conferences and workshops. I am not just talking about her reading some of my pages. I have learned and been inspired by her words to us all: Her Huffington Post article“The Top 5 Reasons Writers Should Be Recklessly Encouraged,” spoke directly to my timid heart. I go back and read it on a regular basis. So when I say working with her, I mean working with her, but also following her work. Lauretta is a very good teacher and made me feel like a promising apprentice, almost a colleague. That is a gift she has.

This Lady Rocks Story! She is undoubtedly one of the BEST instructor/teachers I've ever been blessed to sit under! She is Queen of Story, and her passion for helping you write your TRUTH is second to none!

The past three days have unlocked me in ways I didn't even know I needed--newfound courage, clarified purpose, and new friendships with 20 badass women. Talk about gifts that keep on giving! Thank you, Lauretta, from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you for helping me to reach my long sought after newfound FREEDOM this weekend.

I have gone to other retreats for meditation, yoga, etc., and while they are also important, THIS retreat was what I really needed NOW in my life. The laughter, the connections–going deep but with everyone supporting you.

Lauretta Hannon’s soul-searching questions result in a sacred time of sharing and self-reflection, worthy of the often-misused description “life changing.”

I truly cannot thank you enough for the retreat. It was profoundly joyful and more needed than I realized. You seriously changed my life.

I appreciate all your wisdom you gladly shared with us. Your life force and energy are amazing. I have a new attitude and outlook on many things. Through your inspiration, I am going to try my hand at writing. Who knows what secrets I will unlock?

Deep truths result in Lauretta Hannon’s meticulously crafted workshops for women.

Thank you for creating such a beautiful time and space for sharing, healing, and growing. It was magical!

You hit the magic and the mystical--thank you!