Meet Charlotte Laws

We recently connected with Charlotte Laws and have shared our conversation below.

Charlotte, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?

I was adopted at birth and had a tragic childhood. My adoptive mom committed suicide, my only brother was killed at age 16, and my adoptive father was verbally abusive. In addition, my values collided with almost everyone I knew. I was insecure and viewed myself stupid and unattractive. I lacked confidence and self-esteem. Most of my peers in upper-class Atlanta (where I was raised) considered the entertainment industry to be low-class. It was “new money,” thus inferior to us “old money” folks, or so I was told. I disagreed with my peers. I was interested in the glitzy clothes, bright lights, creativity, and open-mindedness. I was first introduced to show biz via the television set but then started gate-crashing VIP events where I met famous actors and athletes, esteemed politicians, corporate CEOs, and even presidents. When I became immersed in this new and exciting world, I felt like I had found my place. I became self-assured and happy. I had transformed my black-and-white life into technicolor. I think finding your place in the world is crucial to establishing confidence.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

Although I have written various books and articles, I am particularly proud of my 2025 books: a nonfiction work called “Omniocracy: A Government that Represents All Living Beings” and a time-travel novel called “Elevator People.” Both are dedicated to educating humans on how to be more compassionate toward other living beings and the planet. I started writing “Omniocracy” in the 1990s. This concept comprised the core of my doctoral dissertation. I tinkered with the idea for 30 years and then pronto, my 2025 book “Omniocracy” was born. “Elevator People,” on the other hand, took five years to write. It was designed to be a gripping, mainstream story and fit into the sci-fi genre, yet also delve into weighty, philosophical issues. I am proud of the fact that both have become best sellers and received praise from Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and a slew of notable reviewers.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Three keys to success are persistence, creativity, and what I call the “spaghetti trick.” The spaghetti trick involves throwing a bunch of stuff at the wall to see what sticks. This is especially helpful if you have two or three promising ideas and are unsure which one to pursue. I did this when agonizing over whether to aim for a career in politics or take the path of writing and cable news punditry. I began by doing both. I started hosting a Los Angeles TV show, and I got elected to a local council. The pasta was on the wall, but I wondered if any of it would stick. I took a weekend course for aspiring politicians. The instructors taught us the ins and outs of being in public office. (Both the Democrats and Republicans offer these weekend prep courses). At the training, we were told to erase our presence from the Internet because “we need to be blank slates and not offend any voters.” For me this was neither possible nor desirable. I have hundreds of interviews, articles, and TV appearances online! Next, we were told that our main job as a politician would involve asking constituents for donations. The job was 90 percent fundraising. This shocked me and frankly felt immoral. There was no way I would beg for money. I was not a good fit for the job. Moving up the ladder in politics was a no-go. A short time later, I was asked to be an NBC commentator and a BBC TV political pundit. The decision was made. The “spaghetti trick” had provided the answer.

If you knew you only had a decade of life left, how would you spend that decade?

If I had a decade of life remaining, I would continue with my current projects. If a person can say this, it means they are living their best life. They are pursuing their dreams, helping others, and finding fulfillment. Despite this, I have a few insignificant bucket list goals: attending a fashion show and riding on a float in a parade. Another bucket list goal, which I have accomplished many times over, is taking a big bite out of a head of lettuce. This is admittedly unusual and easy to accomplish, but plain lettuce is my favorite food. I advise everyone to live life to its fullest, as if they have a decade to go and to practice othercentrism (doing things for others, both humans and nonhuman animals). This is the key to happiness.

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