The Lauren Boyd Show

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to set clear expectations in your agreements. The disclaimers to keep in mind specifically in your group coaching setting. How to protect your group coaching container with termination rights.   Resources + Links:   Coaching Bundle | Buy Now   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community Show Notes: Coaches, we're here to support YOU! As a coach we know how important it is for you to communicate clearly, set expectations, and create a safe space in your coaching programs. What does this look like from a legal standpoint? In this episode, we're here to shed light on 3 things you'll want to have in place for your coaching programs. Including important points when it comes to your agreements and disclaimers. Setting clear expectations will benefit you and anyone that joins your group coaching program, and it ultimately starts with you! Tune in for our tips, and check out our Links and Resources so we can help you get started and be your legal team to support you.   01:30 What expectations do I need to set in my coaching agreement? 03:40 What disclaimers should I have in my group coaching community? 05:15 Protecting your group coaching containers with termination rights. 07:00 Think of the possibilities that can take place when you've created a safe space for your group coaching program.  

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Agreements and documentation needed when you buy a business. What to consider when negotiating to buy a business. How intellectual property will be transferred to you as the new owner.   Resources + Links:   Non-Disclosure Bundle | Buy Now ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community Show Notes: Do you have plans to buy a business in the future? Buying businesses can be such an incredible investment when done properly. In this episode, we're sharing the things you will need to keep in mind and have documented when buying an existing business. Does it have a physical location? What happens to existing trademarks? What agreements do I need to have in place before I begin the discussion of buying a business? We're answering all these questions and more! If you are eyeing a business, or have plans to buy a business in the future, reach out to our team! We'd be happy to support you, answer any questions, and make sure you are set up for success as you move towards investing in buying an existing business!   01:15 What are you actually “buying” when you buy a business? 02:30 What happens when you begin the discussion of buying a business? 03:15 The importance of having a non-disclosure agreement. 05:00 What if you are buying a business with a physical location? 07:00 Will I need a non-compete agreement in place? 08:15 How will Intellectual property be transferred to me when I buy a business?  

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Whether or not your podcast should be treated like a business. Agreements you should have in place for your podcast. How to include a podcast guest release into your process with ease. Resources + Links:   Podcast Guest Release | Buy Now ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community Show Notes: If I'm using my podcast as a way to build community, is it still considered a business? This is such a great question. If you've listened to an episode or two of our show, you know we're big fans of disclaimers and setting clear expectations with contracts. This is so important when it comes to your podcast. Whether you have a co-host, do only solo episodes, or have guests join you on your podcast,  I'm here to share some things to keep in mind to protect your podcast. We're talking about trademarks, disclaimers, guest releases and more.   01:15 Is a podcast a business offering? 02:30 What do I need to have in order if I have a co-host? 04:00 Disclaimers to consider for your podcast! 06:15 Do you have a podcast guest release? 08:00 It's time to protect your podcast.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: What to include in the caption of your next giveaway. Disclaimers you must know and use for your giveaways. What you need to know about giveaways and taxes!   Resources + Links:   Giveaway Bundle | Buy Now ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community Show Notes: Do you know if your last giveaway was in compliance? What about taxes when it comes to giveaways? Giveaways can be an amazing way to give back and grow your online community! We're here to make sure you know the basics so your next giveaway won't leave you with any issues down the road! In this episode, we're sharing what you need to include in the caption of your giveaways and how to make sure you are covered with disclaimers!    01:30 What do I need to include in the caption of my next giveaway? 02:20 Did you know a giveaway on social media can trigger an application of the endorsement guidelines? 03:40 Include this to make sure you and your entrants are both in compliance! 05:30 What do promotions on Instagram need to include? 08:00 Disclaimers you need to know and use for your next giveaway! 09:00 Do I need to submit a 1099 form for my giveaways?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: What a non-compete is and how it can benefit you. The limitations and enforceability of non-competes. The latest legal update and executive order around non-competes you need to know (and what you can do in the meantime). Resources + Links:   Employee Bundle | Buy Now   Independent Contractor Agreement | Buy Now   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community Show Notes: Are you wondering about the future of your non-competes? Today, we've got the answers to all your questions! This episode, we're discussing everything about non-competes: What are they? What can they do for you? What should you be considering when drafting one? We also go over the limitations you might face, as well as the red flags you need to be aware of. Finally, it's time to talk about the big legal update, and what it could mean for the enforceability of non-competes going forward. Tune in and learn how you can compete with your non-compete! 01:00 What is a non-compete, and are they enforceable? 03:20 What are the benefits to non-competes? 04:50 The limitations on enforceability. 06:50 How do non-competes work with independent contractors? 08:05 What are some red flags you should look out for? 09:25 What should you take into consideration when drafting a non-compete? 12:15 What can non-competes prevent and what can they not prevent? 13:25 What should non-competes be coupled with? 15:35 The legal update. 17:20 Who does this affect? 18:30 What can you do in the meantime?

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to prevent sexual harassment at your holiday parties. Things to keep in mind when alcohol will be served at your event. How to minimize the risk of employer compensation liability. Resources + Links:   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community Show Notes: The holidays are right around the corner! As you are making holiday party plans for your team, this episode is a quick checklist of things you'll want to keep in mind to protect you as a business owner! We're sharing tips from ways to prevent sexual harassment, to making sure it's clear that your holiday parties are just that - parties, and don't require work activities. This list will not only protect you as an employer, but set boundaries to make for more fun for everyone involved!   01:00 How can I minimize risks when preparing for my business holiday parties? 02:00 Preventing sexual harassment at your holiday parties. 03:40 What if I plan to have alcohol served at my employee sponsored event? 07:30 How can I minimize the risk of employer compensation liability? 09:00 Ways to make sure your party is voluntary, and no work is involved.  

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to use your contract more in every part of your business How your contract can empower your clients and their on boarding process Where you can bring your contract into your process   Resources + Links: Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community   Show Notes: Documents, deadlines, and disclaimers - oh my! Today's episode is delving into the importance of you and your contract, so you can learn how to reiterate your contract and use it in every part of your business! We'll discuss what you can do to bring your contract into your process in order to evolve your team and your business. Then we talk about the best ways to create clear boundaries with your clients so everyone stays on the same page. It's time for you to find the true value in your contract and take your business to the next level! 00:55 How can you bring your contract into every part of your business? 03:50 How to utilize disclaimers and list necessary materials in your contracts. 05:30 What is the next step after a client signs a service agreement? 07:10 What makes clear deadlines so important? 08:15 Why should you set boundaries with your clients? 10:35 How can you get clients to respect your intellectual property limitations? 12:00 Evolving your contract and your process.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Three things online business owners should consider! If you need a privacy policy. The increased regulations we are seeing with sales tax for digital products. Resources + Links:   Coaching Bundle | Buy Now   Accessibe - Link for 10% Discount ....................   Contract Shop   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community   Show Notes: Did you notice the little addition to today's podcast INTRO? (Mama!!) Our host Lauren and her husband Will welcomed their sweet baby girl last week, so now among the many incredible titles and hats Lauren wears, she is also officially a mama! In this episode, she answers a great question she was recently asked at an event she was speaking at. Is there going to be  increased legal regulation in the coaching industry? Lauren is here to share 3 things not only coaches, but online business owners in general should be considering for the future!   01:15 Three things online business owners should consider when it comes to increased legal regulation! 05:40 What does more resources for online business owners mean for regulations that may come in the future? 07:20 Do I need a privacy policy? 11:50 What about sales tax compliance?

In this Episode, You Will Learn: My thoughts as I prepare for the birth of our baby girl! What it means for me to be a business owner, and care for you, while taking time for maternity leave. Where you can follow along with our journey, while continuing to learn here on the podcast!   Resources + Links: Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community Show Notes: Maternity leave is here! This is a time in my life that I have been preparing for, long before this pregnancy with our baby girl. A big reason I dove into entrepreneurship is because I wanted to have the freedom to build a life around my family, and future family, like we are now. In this episode, I'm talking about how this season looks differently for everyone, as well as sharing my experience preparing to have our little girl and what that means for me as a business owner. We couldn't be more excited for her arrival, and are balancing making plans with trusting the process.    02:00 What my thoughts and plans are with my career and business, as I prepare to have my baby girl. 05:00 How my systems and offerings will look while I'm on maternity leave. 09:00 What if you need contract templates? 11:00 How I'm communicating with my team, and Will as we prepare for the arrival for our baby girl.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The  #1 mistake business owners are making around Trademarks! How to protect your brand while waiting for your Trademark What to keep in mind for future goods and services   Resources + Links: Contract Shop  Work with Guide My Business  Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd  Join the our Facebook Community   Show Notes: We're wrapping up our Own Your Brand Series by  answering some Trademark FAQ's! So much of what we here on the podcast is to help give you the confidence to advocate for your brand. Of course, with the information we share here, there's also legal action that needs to take place in order to protect the brand, products, and services you are working so hard to create. Check out this episode to have FAQ's answered as you work towards your very own Trademark(s)!   01:15 What is the #1 mistake business owners make when it comes to trademarks? 05:50 How to protect your brand while waiting for your trademark. 07:30 What if I haven't launched the goods or services yet? 09:00 Other ways to advocate for your brand while waiting on your trademark.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: What to do if you receive a Cease & Desist Letter. Whether or not you may need to completely re-brand. How to be proactive to make sure you're not infringing on anyone else's intellectual property rights! Resources + Links:   Contract Shop   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community   Show Notes: Receiving a Cease and Desist letter is something we hope you never have to worry about as a business owner. Of course, it can happen, especially if you aren't proactive and take the time to make sure what you are creating isn't infringing on anyone else's intellectual property rights! In this episode, we are going to walk through some steps you can take if you do find yourself with a Cease and Desist letter. At the end of the day, as a business owner, we want to make sure you are set up for success and know that everything you are working so hard to create is protected.    01:15 Remain Calm: What does the Cease and Desist letter say? 03:00 Note these specific dates and information in the Cease and Desist! 06:00 What do I do after receiving the Cease and Desist letter? 09:40 Will I have to re-brand? 12:15 How can I proactively make sure I'm not infringing on anyone else's intellectual property rights?

In This Episode You Will Learn: How to make sure intellectual property created by an employee is owned by you! The importance of having a clear job description for your employees What courts will factor in determining who owns the work created   Resources + Links: Employee Bundle | Buy Now   Internship Agreement | Buy Now   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community   Show Notes: Do you own the work your employees create? Or do they? We're breaking down the factors a court would consider to determine who owns intellectual property created by an employee. So much of this begins with setting clear job descriptions for everyone you hire! Tune in for ways to set yourself up for success, have clear expectations with your employees, and determine who owns the work created within your business!   02:15 How to make sure intellectual property created by an employee is owned by you! 06:00 Determining the scope of employment. 09:00 What factors are in favor of an employee owning the work created? 12:15 What if your employee's work from home? 14:20 Why did the employee create the work?

In this episode you'll learn:   What qualifies as “work made for hire” Things to include in your agreement with your contractors How long a copyright lasts If/when it's appropriate to give credit to the independent contractor   Resources + Links:   Independent Contractor Agreement | Buy Now   Text CONTRACTOR to (844) 928-1095 for a coupon to the Independent Contractor Agreement   Text WORKSHOP to (844) 928-1095 to sign up for the Own Your Brand Workshop   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community   Show Notes: Did you know the independent contractor that you hired might very well be the owner of the intellectual property that you paid them to create? In this episode, Lauren is walking us through the requirements that classify work for hire, how long copyright protections last, and if you need to give credit to the contractor when using the work they created. If you have considered hiring an independent contractor this is a must listen episode! 02:20 Does the project meet these 3 requirements? 03:40 What qualifies for “work made for hire”? 06:00 Make sure to include this in your written agreement! 10:15 How long do copyright protections last? 12:00 Your independent contractors portfolio and when/how to give them credit.

In this episode you will learn:   The difference between Fair Use and Copyright Infringement Giving credit when sharing content on social media How to advocate for your intellectual property     Resources:   Text WORKSHOP to (844) 928-1095 to sign up for the Own Your Brand Workshop   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community   Show Notes:   01:00 How social media is diluting our understanding of how to respect others' intellectual property. 02:30 What is trademark or copyright infringement? 04:15 The importance of documenting the inspiration behind what you are creating. 06:00 How to give credit when sharing others' content. 07:50 How can I advocate for my own content that is being shared? 10:15 When is it ok to lean into inspiration? 11:00 The difference between Fair Use and Copyright Infringement. 14:40 How to document your intellectual property.

Create, Create, Create…..as entrepreneurs we can often find ourselves focusing on what we want to create, and may not realize how we could be leveraging what we have already created! In this episode, we're giving you the 101 benefits of licensing what you have worked so hard to create. Whether you are a product or service based business, we're talking about how you can monetize your license. Tune in to learn what it means to License your intellectual property, enroll others in your vision, expand your reach, and help others scale right along with you.   01:00 What if you could enroll more people into your vision? 03:30 How you can License out your intellectual property! 05:40 Ways to monetize your license. 08:30 Licensing for product based businesses! 11:00 Did you know the smiley face is trademarked? 13:00 Register for our FREE Own Your Brand Workshop!   Text WORKSHOP to (844) 928-1095 to sign up for the Own Your Brand Workshop   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community  

If you're listening to this podcast we know at least one thing about you...YOU have big ideas! A big vision that is worth the work you are putting into making your vision a reality. In this episode, Lauren is sharing a big lesson learned from a mistake the founder of Girl Boss and Nasty Gal made when trademarking one of her brands. Trademarking is a way to advocate a protect that vision you are putting your time, money, and effort into creating! As you are building your brand, what are some products and services you envision having in the future? Tune into this episode, and register for our upcoming FREE Own Your Brand Workshop to learn how you can avoid the mistake Sophia did, “selling the soul” of her brand, and losing time and money in the process.   01:00 Yes, the founder of Girl Boss and Nasty Gal makes mistakes too. 02:00 The start of her Trademark journey for #Girl Boss. 04:00 How Sophia's compromise with a big brand ended up being her most expensive mistake in more ways than one! 05:30 Trademarking is advocating for your vision and the brand you're working hard to create. 06:15 What other products or services do you envision having in the future? 09:20 Register for our upcoming FREE Own Your Brand Workshop! Text WORKSHOP to (844) 928-1095 to sign up for the Own Your Brand Workshop   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community

We're back with more information on how you can take action to OWN your brand! You spend so much time and resources pouring into your business, offerings, and products. Having Trademarks in place (and the right Trademarks in place) will help protect what you have worked so hard to create! In this episode, our host Lauren is sharing the different types of Trademarks, as well as what they are used for! Tune in to get some amazing foundational knowledge about Trademarks, and which one is right for you and your business!   02:00 What makes a Trademark strong? 04:15 The least desirable Trademark. 05:50 What is a descriptive mark? 07:00 When can you use a descriptive mark? 08:30 How are suggestive marks different from descriptive? 10:00 The strongest type of mark! 13:20 Ask LIVE questions about how Trademarks can help you own your brand!   Text WORKSHOP to (844) 928-1095 to sign up for the Own Your Brand Workshop   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join our Facebook Community  

We're diving into a new Own Your Brand series and it's all about Intellectual Property! What exactly is intellectual property, why and how do we protect it? In this episode, we're talking about patents, trademarks, and copyrights! Our hope is that you walk away with a basic understanding of what each of them protects and when each of them are appropriate for you to put in place in different areas of your business! Tune in for Intellectual Property 101, and to learn more about our upcoming workshop that will dive in even deeper!   01:00 What will we be covering in this new month's series? 03:00 What is intellectual property? 04:20 Let's talk about patents! 05:50 Examples of things you should have trademarked. 08:00 How to protect your trademark. 10:15 How can I check if something is already trademarked? 12:20 What does a copyright protect? 16:00 Don't miss the upcoming workshop! Text WORKSHOP to (844) 928-1095 to sign up for the Own Your Brand Workshop   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community

What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and when do I need one? In this episode, our host Lauren is breaking down the different types of Non-Disclosures, how they differ from each other, and when they are appropriate! Sharing sensitive and confidential information within your business needs to be protected. Having the right Non-Disclosure Agreement (aks NDA) in place not only protects you and your business, but it also makes the purpose of sharing the information clear. Tune in to learn about the NDA(s) you need in your business!    01:30 The difference between a Mutual Non-Disclosure vs Unilateral Non-Disclosure. 02:15 When is a Mutual Non-Disclosure used? 05:00 What scenario may call for a Unilateral Non-Disclosure? 08:00 How Non-Disclosure Agreements (aka NDA's) clearly state the purpose of sharing information. 10:30 What information will I be providing and what is it's intended purpose? 12:50 How a Non-Disclosure Agreement is different from a Non-Disparagement Clause. 15:30 What we will be talking about in our Own Your Brand series! Non-Disclosure Bundle | Buy Now   Text OWNYOURBRAND to (844) 928-1095 to be entered to win a FREE trademark consultation ($100 value) ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community

Let's talk Disclaimers! Setting clear expectations through disclaimers not only sets a solid foundation of communication with those you do business with but protects you as a business owner as well! In this episode, our host Lauren is sharing 7 must-have disclaimers that apply to a wide range of businesses. Whether you have a product or service-based business, a physical storefront, or an online community space, there are disclaimers in this episode for you that you may not be aware of! Tune in for the breakdown of each of the seven disclaimers, when they are used, and how you can get our plug-and-play disclaimers to use today!   01:00 How do disclaimers benefit you and your clients? 03:20 What disclaimers should I have, and where should they appear? 04:30 The “kitchen sink” of disclaimers. 06:40 The Content or Trigger warning. 09:00 What about guarantees? 11:00 Assumptions of risk that include travel! 12:20 Assumptions of risk for online educational resources, podcasts, courses, and more! 13:15 Education and entertainment purposes only! 15:30 The disclaimer for community-centered spaces like blogs, masterminds, courses, and more! 16:50 Check out our plug-and-play disclaimers in the link below! Must-Have Disclaimers | Buy Now   Text OWNYOURBRAND to (844) 928-1095 to be entered to win a FREE trademark consultation ($100 value) ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community

Having smooth systems is vital for every business! In this episode, we're chatting with Life & Business Coach, Annette De La Rosa. As someone who runs her own coaching business, Annette and her husband saw the need for coaches to have all their systems easily available in one place. Combining forces, Annette and her husband created COHERE to fill that need for coaches, so they can spend their time and energy pouring into their clients rather than duct-taping their systems together. Tune in to hear Annette's story of working with her spouse, and creating a tech company to fill her needs as a self-proclaimed un-tech-savvy business owner.   01:20 Creating a new company going into the pandemic. 04:40 How needing simplification as a coach inspired the creation of COHERE. 08:30 Using COHERE can provide everything you and your clients need in one place. 14:20 What should we consider to take advantage of using COHERE? 17:00 Where can we connect with you? Follow Anette Delarose | @anettedelarosa   Text COHERE to (844) 928-1095 to open a free account on Cohere. ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community

If you could create your ideal office space, what would it be like? In this episode, we're chatting with the founder of Social Designs Studio, Nicole Herman! We're diving into the details of what goes into creating your own office space! From choosing the best commercial space for you and your business to design and permits, Nicole is sharing what the process looks like from start to finish! So much of creating that ideal space for you and your business starts with hiring the right team. Nicole shares some great insight of who you'll need on that team, and how she helps her clients bring their vision to life!   01:15 Meet the founder of Social Designs Studio, Nicole Herman! 03:15 Who makes up the team of a commercial buildout? 05:00 The difference between your Designer and Architect. 08:15 Benefits of having a team that can meet the unique needs of your business. 10:40 What does the process look like for creating your commercial space? 13:00 The design development phase brings everything together! 14:45 How long does the process take? 15:30 When is the best time to start looking for your future office space? 18:40 Being part of creating a space that becomes an experience. 20:00 What is your favorite part of working with your clients? Follow Nicole Herman | @socialdesignstudio.co   Text BUILDOUT to (844) 928-1095 for Nicole's TI Build-out Guide ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community

Would you speak to your partner or best friend the same way you speak to yourself? In this episode, we chat with Psychologist and Self-Confidence and Relationship Coach, Dr. Sheva Assar. Sheva is on a mission to help you strengthen your relationships starting with the most important relationship you will ever have! The one with YOURSELF! Building your self-confidence is an inside job, and ripples out into your life and everyone you come in contact with! Tune in for a deeper look at how you can build your confidence in today's highlight-reel social media world!   02:00 Owning your credentials and your experience! 03:15 How can we improve our self-confidence in the current social media world? 06:00 Finding support as you are working to change your inner dialogue. 08:20 How can we own our strengths? 11:00 Ways to strengthen your relationships as you are building your own confidence. 14:00 The power of vulnerability. 15:40 What do you have coming up next?   Follow Sheva Assar | @drsheva   Self Confidence & Relationship Coaching | Learn More   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community

What is the energy you bring into a room? That energy is what you are going to attract more of in your life. So much of your energy is what you focus on. In this episode, we're excited to welcome Lauren's mentor, Jenn Kennedy. With the mission to help women live their dream life of freedom and abundance, she has a different approach than you may have heard. Celebrate everything. Not just the big wins or the “good” things happening in your life, celebrate the tough things you are working through too! Tune in as Jenn shares the power of seeing everything on your journey through the lens of gratitude, celebrating it all, and attracting what you desire in your life with a grateful heart.   02:15 What is the frequency chart? 04:00 How can I raise my energetic frequency? 08:20 Ways to celebrate everything along the journey, “good” and “bad”. 13:00 Can you look at everything with a lens of gratitude? 15:15 Ask yourself WHY you want to achieve your goals. 17:00 What is your energy behind your big goals? Follow Jenn Kennedy | @theJennKennedy ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join our Facebook Community

If there is a constant in entrepreneurship, it's continually learning and evolving as a business and business owner. In this episode, we're joined by marketing strategist, Tara Trottier! Tara specializes in primarily helping clinical therapists grow their practices online in a way that is in line with their values, makes them more money, and avoid burnout in the process. As professionals, often we go through the motions, running our businesses the way they've always been done. Tara and Lauren both share the benefits they have seen in their businesses, and client's businesses by working with a coach who can bring in a new perspective.    02:00 How Tara Trottier is helping clinical therapists grow their businesses online. 04:30 Progress that comes from challenging the way things have “always” been done. 08:40 The benefits of using programs and having coaches as you dive into entrepreneurship. 13:00 Build your business in a way that is in alignment with your core values. 14:40 What can we expect in the upcoming Profitable Practice Summit? Follow Tara Trottier | @taraondemand.ca   Marketing For Therapists | Learn More   ....................   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community  

This episode is LIKELY not the first to mention journaling as part of your daily routine. So many of us know the benefit of journaling or starting the day with a gratitude list, but finding that quiet time to write can feel harder to put into practice. In this episode, we are so excited to chat about what inspired our guest to create the online journal, Bright Pages. Jess Ekstrom is an author, speaker, founder of Headbands of Hope, and creator of Bright Pages. Being a serial entrepreneur, constantly thinking forward can be a gift and a cause for anxiety. Jess shares how this helped her create an online journal for doers that is easy to use, reference, and gather your thoughts and big ideas! With all of the businesses Jess juggles, along with adventuring with her husband and dog in their airstream, there is so much to learn from Jess on how to work on your own big ideas while ditching the hustle and enjoying the journey.   00:50 Meet Jess Ekstrom! 02:15 The inspiration behind Bright Pages, the online journal for doers! 06:45 How journal prompts can help you find the answers you already have within you. 10:00 How much time do you set aside for journaling? 11:40 Benefits of being able to search your own entries on Bright Pages online. 13:30 What is the best thing that has come from journaling? 15:20 Get 1 free month of Bright Pages! Follow Jess Ekstrom | @jess_ekstrom   Text BRIGHTPAGES to (844) 928-1095 for 1 Month Free Bright Pages   Check out Headbands of Hope on Instagram | @headbandsofhope ……………………   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community

What are you not “accounting” for that could be saving you thousands of dollars in your business? In this episode, we're joined by Tax Accountant Barbara Schreihans. Barbara is on a mission to help business owners maximize deductions and save thousands of dollars in taxes each year. What would that do for you and your business? Grab your favorite home office snack and get ready to take some notes, because this episode has some great tips for how you can run the day-to-day of your business with a tax strategy in mind!   01:40 What can I do in the day-to-day of running my business to prepare for tax season? 03:30 What are some tools I can use to keep track of expenses? 05:00 Ways tax strategies can save you thousands per year. 09:15 Did you know you can write off snacks for your home office? 10:00 Do I need to keep physical receipts? 12:15 Deductions you might be missing. 14:40 The power of knowing your numbers! Follow Barbara on Instagram | @yourtaxcoach Learn more about how you can work with Barbara on her website | https://www.yourtaxcoach.biz/   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

There is power in vulnerability! In today's episode, we are joined by Sam Abrahart and Devonne Badelt of The Mayfair Group. As you'll quickly find in listening to this episode, The Mayfair Group does more than “just” design quality clothing. The idea that sparked the creation of their brand is one that doesn't get talked about as much as it should. Mental health. Sam and Devonne share some behind-the-scenes look at what creating campaigns look like, and how The Mayfair Group gives back.    00:40 Meet Sam and Devonne. 03:15 The start of The Mayfair. 07:00 How does your team work to create your product lines? 10:00 A behind the scenes peek into creating different campaigns. 12:40 Making an impact through sharing vulnerability. 14:30 What is one business or life tip you would give to the listeners?   Follow The Mayfair Group on Instagram | @themayfairgroup Shop and learn more about the impact The Mayfair Group is making | themayfairgroupllc.com   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

As entrepreneurs, it is so important that you don't forget to include yourself at the top of the list of people who depend on you! In this episode, we're joined by Registered Dietician and TedX Speaker, Toni Marinucci! Toni shares her story of healing her own relationship with food, and how guilt around eating can go both ways. When we're making sure to take care of ourselves and our health, it's important to take into account both physical and mental health! Making decisions based on both how you want to feel now and in the future is one of the best ways you can remember to care for yourself, just like you care for your clients and the people you love the most! Let's dive into this episode for ways we can enjoy life and care for our health, so we can show up as the best versions of ourselves in life, and business!   02:00 What is true self-care that will give you the energy you need to show up in life? 04:30 How do we treat dieting and dating the same? 07:00 Making decisions based on how we want to feel. Now AND later! 08:15 What is your definition of health? 10:00 Guilt around eating goes both ways. 13:00 Food and morning sickness during pregnancy.   Follow Toni on Instagram | @tips_with_toni Learn more on Toni's website | www.tipswithtoni.com Watch Toni's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJreg5-oOuw   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

How do you want to feel when you walk into a space? Whether it's your dining room or your office, your home and the rooms you spend the most time in should work for you! Our host Lauren is excited to chat with Britany Simon of Britany Simon Design House. Having a beautifully decorated space is more than just the aesthetic! Of course, having decor that reflects your style and how you want to feel is valuable on its own, but it's so much more than that! It's about creating spaces in your life that fit into your lifestyle. It's setting up your life and home in a way that fulfills what you want rather than what is the “norm”! Listen in for ways you can show up in life in a way that is as unique and authentic as you are!   02:15 What are some shows we may have seen you on? 04:40 Ways to push past the fear of what other people think! 08:30 How can we intentionally create the energy we want at home? 13:15 What are some key things we should think of when decorating an office space? 16:00 Go-to tips for choosing colors for decorating a space and making it personal.   Follow Britany on Instagram | @britanysimon Learn more about working with Britany on her website | britanysimon.com   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

Your feminine energy is a superpower! It's that creative part of you that if listened to, will help you bring the life you want to live every day to fruition. In this episode, our host Lauren is excited to chat with Joy Harrington! Joy is a business coach, mentor, and Instagram expert! Having run herself to the point of complete burnout with a previous business, she learned about feminine energy out of necessity! Leaning into her feminine and strengthening the connection to her intuition is what led her to build her own legacy of helping women find their own feminine fire! It's time to embrace your worth, feel into your feminine energy, and build the legacy that is calling your name!   00:45 Meet business coach, Joy Harrington. 02:30 Hitting burnout, and how shifting to feminine energy changed everything. 06:00 How were you able to trust your intuition? 11:00 What is your Finding Your Feminine Fire Challenge about? 12:15 To build the business and life you dream of, you first need to know you are worth it! 14:00 What is your Legacy?   Connect with Joy on Instagram | @joyharrington.ig Learn more about how you can work with Joy & join her next challenge or Mastermind!https://linktr.ee/Joyharrington   Check out this book mentioned in the episode Atomic Habits by James Clear   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

Life is more than just existing! It's about growth and experiences! In this episode, our host Lauren is excited to have Darleen Santore (aka Coach Dar) on to talk about how learning adds to your life. As someone that works with high level athletes on their mindsets, we dive into ways we can be actively pursuing our own legacies in everything you feel called to create in life and business. There are so many ways to learn, grow, anf experience life to its fullest. Let's be more curious, learn through DOING and watch how it impacts every area of your life!   02:30 Having a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset. 04:50 How experiences are the “lab” of learning! 07:00 Ways pouring into learning and creativity helps us in every area of life! 09:15 Are you coasting in life? 11:00 How can we actively pursue our legacy?   Connect with Darleen on Instagram | @thecoachdar ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

Every product you own started with an idea. In this episode of The Lauren Boyd Show, we're talking to angel investor and co-founder of Vortic Watches, R.T. Custer. R.T is a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur specializing in story-based marketing for consumer-based companies. He started Vortic Watch Company in college and has since grown it to a nationally recognized 7-figure luxury brand. R.T. is sharing his story of being sued by a multi-billion dollar company, and his mission to highlight and invest in small businesses like his that are changing the game. Tune in to hear the incredible work R.T.'s team does at Votic Watches, and how he is using his voice on YouTube to elevate other incredible brands.   02:00 What led you to start a watch company? 04:50 Combining old and new to create watches made 100% in the US. 06:00 What has it been like battling goliaths in your industry? 08:30 The Federal Court WIN in NYC.  11:00 Turning family heirlooms into a wristwatch that will continue to be cherished and passed on. 14:15 R.T.'s YouTube Channel - Products Worth Talking About Check out R.T.'s YouTube Channel: Products Worth Talking About   Follow Vortic Watches on Instagram | @vorticwatches Shop Vortic Watches on their website | vorticwatches.com   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word Luxury? Luxury is an experience! In this episode, we're joined by Marketing, Branding, and PR expert, Hannah Nieves of Hannah Nieves Consulting! Creating an intentional customer journey is something that will set you and your business apart. Thoughtfully creating an experience for your client each step of the way is what elevates it to that luxury, white-glove level service! Tune in to hear ways Hannah sets that intention, carries projects out with her team, and shares how you can strategically use PR in different ways to get your business out there! 01:15 Show up on Instagram the same way you show up in life! 02:40 Does it ever feel overwhelming managing your own content? 05:00 What is your thought process around creating a white glove service? 06:30 The platform Hannah's consulting firm uses so clients can communicate with the team on the progress of their project. 09:00 Tips for someone thinking about PR but haven't invested in it yet. 12:15 How do I know what to focus on to help my business grow through PR? 15:40 What is your go-to tip you give to entrepreneurs? Follow Hannah on Instagram | @hannahmnieves Learn more about how you can work with Hannah | hannahnieves.co   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

What is your Enneagram number? Knowing which Enneagram type you are can be such a powerful tool in life, and leadership! It's knowing your personality type, what your strengths and weaknesses are, and what motivates you! We're honored to have Enneagram expert, Tracy O'Malley sharing how this knowledge has changed her entire life for the better. Whether it's a relationship with a partner, friends, family, and team members, knowing about the different Enneagram types will help you communicate better with everyone you come in contact with. Tune in to hear how this can deepen your understanding of yourself, and strengthen the effectiveness of your communication and leadership!   00:40 Meet leadership junkie and Enneagram expert, Tracy O'Malley. 02:15 Information doesn't necessarily equal transformation. 05:00 What is the Enneagram? 10:30 How do Enneagrams help when communicating with numbers? 14:50 Ways relationships improve through understanding each other better. 17:00 How can I know what my Enneagram number is? 19:30 Where can we find more information to work with you and confirm our Enneagram number? Follow along with Tracey on Instagram | @tracy_omalley Learn more about how you and your team can work with Tracey | tracyomalley.com   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

It's time to simplify! Simplify your offerings and the day-to-day of running your business by creating systems! Clarity equals cash, and systems equal sales! In this episode, we're joined by systems expert, Kate Rosenow! Kate is the owner of Work Well with Kate, helping business owners become more profitable and less busy through systems and automation! Kate learned quickly with a previous business how important it is to have systems and have clarity around your offerings! It not only helps you run your business with more clarity, simplifying for your clients also helps them have the best experience possible! Tune in for ways you can fine-tune your business to create time freedom, and give value to those that work with you!   01:00 Meet systems expert Kate Rosenow! 02:40 How leaving a job she didn't like, to run a business she didn't like led to focusing on systems! 04:30 Stop running your business offerings like The Cheesecake Factory! 07:00 Simplicity for your clients also means simplicity for you as a business owner. 09:15 How can we maximize our profitability without sacrificing our time? 11:30 Ways automating can offer the best experience for your clients. 16:40 Time freedom and simplicity are the most valuable things as business owners!   Follow Kate on Instagram | @workwellwithkate Check out how you can simplify and create systems with Kate | workwellwithkate.com   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

For those that are new to investing in ads, it can be intimidating to know where to start! You have a product or service that is so beneficial, and there is a whole world of people who uniquely need exactly what you do! The key is being able to connect with them! In this episode, we're joined by the founder of PR agency, Sociallee, Whitney Lee! Whitney breaks down why “boosting” posts on Facebook is a trap, how you can educate yourself on how to make the most of your social media ads, and the results you can see when working with an experienced agency!   00:30 Meet Owner of Sociallee, Whitney! 02:00 Why is boosting posts on Facebook a trap? 05:15 Ways to help your ads reach your ideal audience! 08:30 How can I get started with investing in social media ads? 11:40 What advice do you have for those that want to partner with hotels? Follow Sociallee on Instagram | @sociallee_pr Check out the Socialle Website | besociallee.com Connect with Whitney on Instagram | @thewhitneylee   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

Are you utilizing Pinterest to reach your ideal client? In this episode, we're joined by Pinterest expert, Melissa Clayton. Melissa is on a mission to help women leverage Pinterest to grow their businesses! Find out ways you can repurpose content you are already creating to reach a whole new audience, build brand authority, and become a Pinterest Pro!   01:00 Welcome to the new season theme: Authority. 02:00 Why is Pinterest underutilized and often overlooked? 04:00 What are ways we can start using Pinterest for our businesses today? 06:40 Repurposing content for Pinterest to reach a larger audience! 09:30 How can I find good search terms to connect with my ideal client?   Connect with Melissa on Instagram | @iammelissaclayton   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

Are you welcoming abundance into your life? Today's guest, Samantha Harper share's how she practices gratitude for every opportunity that comes her way, and follows that by saying “more please!” It's about recognizing the wealth of abundance you already have in your life and welcoming more abundance so you can give more abundantly in life and business. Tune in for specific ways you can embrace an abundant mindset, learn about sound healing, and open yourself up to more opportunities by saying, “more please.”   02:40 Moving out of scarcity and into abundance! 05:30 Having an abundant mindset applies to more than money. 08:00 How are you spending your time and energy? 11:00 Letting go of the guilt of taking care of ourselves! 12:30 How has shifting your mindset affected opportunities within your business? 14:15 What is a sound bath and sound healing? 16:00 How can we participate in your virtual sound healing membership?   Connect with Sam on Instagram | @sam_e_pants Tune in to Sam's Podcast | Journey to Alignment with Samantha Harper   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

How are you intentionally seeking out growth and guidance? Since you're listening to this podcast we know you are someone that is following your desire to grow in life and business! In this episode, we are joined by two women who realized how powerful it would have been to have the mentorship and personal development knowledge they have now when they were teens! Co-founders of Girls Mentorship, Jill Petersen and Mary Frances, are here to pose some amazing questions we can ask ourselves as parents, leaders, and simply as individuals wanting to grow and follow core values!    01:40 Meet the founders of Girls Mentorship, Jill Petersen and Mary Frances. 03:30 What inspired you two to collaborate and create Girls Mentorship together? 06:15 How can we as adults help support our kids and teens? 10:00 What life skills do you focus on with your girls? 12:15 The power of setting core values for yourself and in your home!   Connect with Girls Mentorship on Instagram | @girlsmentorship   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

So many of the men in our lives are the first to take care of others before filling their own cup! In this episode, we get to hear from Kyle Depiesse and his own experience with burnout. Kyle created the Reaching Beyond Experience by looking at what he and so many men around him needed, turning your typical seminar into an immersive experience! Tune in for ways we can help support the men we care about the most and help give them the support they need to unplug and grow!   01:30 Creating an impact with the Reaching Beyond Experience! 03:15 Where did this idea to create bucket list experiences for men come from? 06:40 The benefit of intentionally slowing down and unplugging from work! 07:50 What type of transformational experiences have you seen bringing men together? 11:15 The power of a strong support system at home! 12:30 How can men apply to be part of the next experience?   Find out more about the next Reaching Beyond Experience! https://kyledepiesse.com/   Connect with Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

Time savers are life savers when it comes to running your business! In this episode, we're joined by Stephanie Riel! Stephanie is a brand strategist, marketing consultant, and owner of Riel Deal Marketing. Her mission is to help brands get attention, leads, and customers in a way that is in alignment with their brands' values! Tune in for tips for how to market your brand, how that can evolve over time, and ways to save precious time with automation!   01:40 How do you help clients tie marketing, branding, and results in a way that is in alignment? 02:50 What does brand creation have to do with self-awareness? 06:00 Should brands evolve with you over time? 09:20 What tools can entrepreneurs use to market their businesses? 12:00 Plan your content now, so you can unplug later!   Follow Stephanie on Instagram | @rieldeal ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

Have you ever felt you had to choose between motherhood, and successful family life, or a successful career? You aren't alone if you've felt that pressure to choose “this'' or “that”. Well, never underestimate an ambitious woman who knows what she wants! Our host Lauren is sharing how she has been intentional about building her career in a way that she can have both. Both a wonderful family life and build a business that is fulfilling for her! Tune in as Lauren reflects on her corporate career in Law, and how she has created a life where she can say “yes” to multiple things she feels called to do!   01:00 Knowing I always wanted to be a mom! 02:50 What was it like building a career in an industry that glorified work before everything else? 04:30 Being able to do both motherhood and build a business simultaneously! 05:30 How can I be creative to create the life I want to live? 07:00 Challenging the thought that you don't have to sacrifice one part of your life for another! 10:00 What fills your cup outside of business?   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

Ok, so you have an idea for a business, product, or service. Now what? Jess Glazer is on the podcast sharing the very first thing you need to implement when starting your new venture! Jess shares her story of being an elementary school PE teacher, to now being a multi 7-figure CEO! So much of her success and ability to grow has been the way she listens to her clients! In this episode, Jess shares how listening to her ideal client started her entrepreneurial journey, selling purses. That lesson still holds true as she uses those same listening skills for Proof of Concept and improving current offerings in her business!   01:40 How did you go from Elementary school teacher to Celebrity trainer? 04:15 The lesson that came from selling purses first, before having created them! 06:30 What is the most important thing to do first when starting a business? 10:40 The power in getting feedback from your ideal client (aka Proof of Concept!) 13:15 What is your advice for asking clients for testimonials? 17:00 How to turn a pack of Post-It notes into tens of thousands of dollars worth of client revenue!   Check out Jess's FREE TRAINING to turn a $5 pack of Post-it's into multiple 6 figures of profit: jessglazer.com/postittoprofitfree   Send Jess a DM on Instagram | @jess.glazer ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

We're back with another episode of The Lauren Boyd Show and today our host is answering your most commonly asked questions! As an attorney that focuses on helping entrepreneurs have confidence in their legal foundation, Lauren shares some things you might be overlooking when it comes to protecting yourself, and your business! What is missing on your website to make sure you are clear and compliant? What should I have in place with the contractors I work with? Tune in to find out!   01:30 What is the one thing I am likely overlooking on my website? 05:00 How do I give website users clear expectations and protect my intellectual property? 06:15 Is your website ADA compliant? 07:30 What do I need for my “1099 employee”?  11:00 Do I need to have a non-compete with my contractors? 12:00 When should a new business be a separate business? 15:10 Mark your calendar for the next Clubhouse Q&A!   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

Let's talk about money! For many of us growing up, talking about money has been taboo! In this episode, we're excited to be talking all about money with Amy Getz. Amy is a CPA, CDFA, and Financial advisor with IRC Wealth that has a passion for helping women with their financial goals. As Amy shares in this episode, simplifying your finances can be as easy as writing things down on paper, so grab a pen and paper as we dive into breaking limiting beliefs, saving your money, and being able to enjoy it too!   02:00 What are common limiting beliefs you see people have around money? 05:30 How do you enjoy your money now and make savings a focus? 06:50 Simplify your finances and automate your savings! 09:15 The fun AND peace of mind that comes from saving in different “buckets”! 12:00 What options are there for business owners and entrepreneurs to save for retirement? 14:00 How do you find the right Financial Advisor for you?   Follow Amy on Instagram | @amywgetzfinance   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

It's time to make meetings awesome! Especially in a world where working remotely has become the norm, meetings and staying in communication with your team is key! In this episode, we're joined by the Director of Products at Docket, Heather Hansson! With 20+ years of experience building solutions and automation, as well as leading teams across the globe, we're excited to hear how she has built healthy meeting habits! Tune in for tips from Heather, and to hear Lauren's experience with Docket!   01:30 Meet Heather Hansson! 02:40 How to incorporate Docket into your business! 05:00 How have you established healthy habits within your work and meetings? 07:40 Ways to save time and keep meeting topics organized! 11:15 Meetings make your business world go-round! 12:00 How was Docket created to be flexible and work for everyone on your team? 14:30 How can we get started with Docket? Check out Docket | dockethq.com   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

Let's chat Life Goals beyond what we see on a perfectly curated Instagram feed. Life can't be perfectly curated, it's messy and beautiful and takes a lot of often behind-the-scenes work! In this episode of The Lauren Boyd Show, we're excited to hear from guest Alexis Andra of The Shift Creative. Alexis shares her perspective as a business owner, and how she focuses on the things that matter most first, her relationship with God, her husband, and her children!    00:40 As a business that worked with live events, what was the shift like to virtual events? 03:30 How do you focus on your life goals first? 05:00 Ditching the idea  06:50 How do you pull back the curtain on what real life and business looks like? 09:40 What is your definition of success? 13:50 Why do you list your marriage first, and then the relationship with your kids second? 15:00 What is one way you focus on being closer to your husband? 17:00 Where can we find out more about you and the podcast?   Follow Alexis on Instagram | @theshiftcreative Learn about upcoming events | theshiftcreative.com Tune in to Alexi's podcast | It's Not What it Seems   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community  

If a potential client with a disability wanted to check out your website, would they be able to? In this episode of The Lauren Boyd Show, Lauren is joined by Simon Benarie of Accessibe. Accessible is an automated solution to make sure your website is ADA and WCAG compliant! Using a simple tool like Accessibe will not only make your website inclusive to those with disabilities, but also open up a whole new population with buying power and covering your business legally. Tune in to learn more about what goes into making your website accessible and how you can quickly, easily, and affordably become compliant with Accessibe!   02:00 What is Accessibe? 03:30 How are business owners limiting their reach by not having an accessible website? 05:40 What goes into making your website accessible for people with disabilities? 08:15 How do I make sure my website is legally compliant? 10:40 How do you implement Accessibe into your website?   Learn more about Accessibe on their website: accessible.com Save 10% with code: LaurenBoyd ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

It's time to toss the idea of being “busy” being a badge of honor. Today's guest is Clinical Psychologist and founder of the Teletherapist Network, Dr. Kathryn Esquer. Kathryn is here to share her own personal journey to creating the community and resources she needed as a mental health professional, as well as how she finds alignment in the work she does by not giving in to today's often popular “hustle” mentality. This episode is about giving yourself permission to change your mind. Change your career, make the move, and follow what feels best for you!   02:00 What inspired you to create the Teletherapist Network? 05:20 How did you change your career focus to find alignment? 09:30 How have you followed your heart to create fulfillment in your work? 12:40 What is 1 tip you would give to others to avoid hustle and burnout?   Follow along with Kathryn on Instagram | @dr.kathryn.e   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community

Have you heard the big news? Our host Lauren and her husband Will are excited to announce that they are pregnant! In this episode, these new expectant parents are documenting special moments they have shared together so far, if they have names picked out, and if they know the gender of their baby yet! Scroll to the bottom of the show notes to see Lauren's pregnancy announcement post, and the video of the gender reveal! 01:15 Do you think the baby will be a boy or girl? 01:40 Have you picked any baby names yet? 02:40 Gratitude for a healthy pregnancy after miscarriage. 03:50 How have you been feeling? 05:00 What are your thoughts as you prepare for this exciting new chapter?   Check out Lauren's Pregnancy Announcement Post   Watch her Gender Reveal Video   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenboyd   Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group | Join the Community