Laura Horne, Public Health Leader
As Chief Program Officer at Active Minds, Laura develops innovative strategies and unique partnerships to equip youth and young adults to change the way mental health is valued and prioritized by society. When she’s not working, she enjoys running, reading, finding adventure with her husband and three girls, and following the Washington Nationals and New Orleans Saints.
Laura Horne’s Daily Routine:
- 6:30 – 7:30AM Wake up, meditation practice, and breakfast 🥱 🍳
- 7:30 – 8:30AM getting family ready for the day and household chores 🎒
- 8:30 – 8:45am walk my kids to school 🚶♀️
- 8:45 – 12PM work time: meetings and projects (often walking on my walking pad while I work)
- 12 – 1PM lunch and getting outside for a walk
- 1 – 3:45PM work time: meetings and projects (often walking on my walking pad while I work) 🖥️
- 3:45 – 4PM walk to pick up my kids from school
- 4 – 5PM wrapping up final work needs and plan for the next work day
- 5 – 6PM cooking and eating dinner at home with family 🥘
- 6 – 7PM relax with family (recapping the day, watching TV, or helping with homework)
- 7 – 8PM workout (cardio or strength training)
- 8 – 9PM put kids to bed, shower, clean up after dinner, call friends/family to check-in 🚿
- 9 – 10:30PM relax with my husband (chatting, watching TV, reading) 📺 ❤️ 📺
- 10:30PM – go to sleep 💤 🛏️
What is the most important part of your daily routine?
There are two! Building in daily time for human connection with friends and/or family and getting outside for sun and fresh air.
What about your “O” (or day plan) do you think is unique or special?
I’m intentional about how I spend my time, blending work, wellness, family, and self-care with fluidity. I’m incredibly privileged to be able to work from home and live in close proximity to my kids’ schools. Leveraging those benefits, I try to provide myself structure while staying flexible to balance professional and personal life.
Whose “O” (or day plan) would you most love to see?
So many driven, purposeful, resilient women I’m inspired by – Beyonce, Michelle Obama, Reese Witherspoon, Ariana Grande, Shonda Rhimes, etc. – how do they do it?
What is your #1 wellness habit?
My daily meditation practice. It’s like creating a gentle buffer zone between me and the chaos of the day.
Originally published February 13, 2026