Some people get the privilege of wondering if they’re ready. Others don’t.

In this episode, Lauren sits down with author, publisher, and creative leader Fabi Preslar for a powerful conversation about what it means to move forward when readiness isn’t a luxury. From leaving home at 17 to building multiple businesses through seasons of motherhood, Fabi shares what it looks like to act before confidence shows up.

They talk about the difference between fear and capacity, why balance is a myth, and how integrating your life instead of compartmentalizing it can change everything. Fabi also reads a moving passage on doubt from her book Wilted and Worthy that will stop you in your tracks.

If you’re standing on the edge of a dream wondering if you’re qualified, prepared, or “ready enough,” this conversation is your reminder that waiting is not always an option, and courage often comes after the decision to begin.

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If you’ve ever sent a pitch email and then spiraled when no one replied, this mini episode is for you.

So many women tell me, “I’m just bad at follow-up.” Or worse, “I don’t want to bother them.”

But here’s the truth: silence does not mean rejection, and follow-up is not annoying — it’s professional.

In this episode, we unpack why unanswered emails feel so personal, what’s actually happening inside a meeting planner’s inbox, and why timing matters more than talent when it comes to getting booked.

You’ll also learn the difference between pestering and professional follow-up, why relying on memory keeps follow-up emotional, and how simple systems remove the second-guessing entirely.

If follow-up feels heavy, awkward, or personal right now, this episode will help you replace guesswork with clarity — and remind you that staying top of inbox is just part of the job.

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So many of us sense that something is off—but we can’t quite name it. In this episode, Lauren sits down with holistic practitioner Candice Van Dertholen to unpack what it really means to reconnect with yourself during seasons of transition, burnout, or internal misalignment.

Candice shares her deeply personal journey through mental health struggles, grief, and profound life transitions—and how discovering grounded energy work became the first time she truly felt safe moving through hard things. Together, they explore what “grounded spirituality” looks like when it’s woven into everyday life instead of used as an escape.

You’ll hear how disconnection often starts early, why women so frequently give their power away, and how alignment isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about learning to listen. Candice breaks down energy centers in a practical, accessible way and explains how physical sensations, emotions, and patterns can offer powerful insight into where we’re out of balance.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and trust that you don’t need all the answers to begin healing. Sometimes, the smallest pause is the most powerful step forward.

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