This episode was originally recorded in studio at kpcradio.com in 2023.
In this episode of The Valley Girl Hour, host Lindsey Whittaker speaks with Lauren Fractor, Lauren Fractor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Ladies of Los Angeles. Topics included building community and how to nurture meaningful relationships in a post-pandemic world.
What we talk about:
What inspired Lauren to start a friendship-focused community
Why making friends as an adult feels so challenging (especially in LA)
How the pandemic shifted friendship from “making friends” to “improving friendship quality”
Practical ways to put yourself out there when you’re nervous
Why women’s community spaces matter — and what men can learn from them
How a therapist’s lens shapes group culture, conflict, and safety
What’s next for Ladies of Los Angeles (and the dream of big-scale sponsorship + events)
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