Happy Women’s History Month

This time of year always gets me thinking—about the fierce ladies of the past, sure, but also about sourdough.

Yes, you heard right.

Sourdough.

And babies.

And businesses.

And, oh, those dreamy 10k months.

We’re living in a world our grandmothers could only have imagined, where our “daily grind” could mean anything from our Starbucks order to setting up a service-based business between playdates.

Isn’t it wild?

We get to do both.

Whether you’re in the season of life where you’re perfecting that sourdough starter with a baby on one hip and a laptop on the other, or you’re all in on chasing those 10k months—or hey, why not both?—it’s all on the table.

We get to decide if today’s office is the kitchen table, a home office, or a blanket fort in the living room. Daycare, grandparents, stay-at-home dads, or homeschooling while building a naptime empire—it’s all fair game.

Super cool women throughout history fought for our right to vote, to work, to own property, and so much more. And now, thanks to their battles and the internet’s boundless opportunities, we get to craft lives and careers that fit us like a glove.

Or, you know, a really comfy pair of yoga pants.

So this Women’s History Month, let’s pour some fizzy water out for the ladies who made this all possible.

Let’s celebrate the fact that you don’t have to choose between family and financial stability…

You can have both.

Let’s not waste it.

Wishing you all the freedom, choices, and maybe a little bit of that sourdough success.

PS. If you’re burnt out, feeling unaligned, and need more freedom…The Free Mama Membership is for you. 

Burnout is not a badge of honor

So many online business owners buy into the dangerous lie that constant overwhelm and exhaustion are just part of hustling harder for success.

If you want more you have to do more, right?!

Wrong.

In fact, you may be speeding toward burnout and not even realize it. Here are a few signs:

  • You’re exhausted All.The.Time. You’re mentally and physically fatigued, but you don’t know how to ask for help or slow down.​
  • You used to love your clients, but lately you’ve been feeling a little bit irritable or even resentful.
  • You’re unable to switch off from work-mode during family time, and cannot remember the last time you did something just for yourself.

What if instead of pushing through the stress for validation or money or reputation or whatever else you’re seeking…

…you nurtured a business aligned with your TRUE priorities?

One that allows you to make an impact through your unique zone of genius, serve others from an inspired place, and enjoy the journey…WITHOUT killing yourself or missing what matters most along the way.

If you’re burnt out, feeling unaligned, and need more freedom…The Free Mama Membership is for you. 

Shake It Off: Embracing success without envy

Have you noticed how we all cheer like crazy for folks on their way up? Simone Biles flipping her way into our hearts, Taylor Swift crafting the soundtrack of our lives—pure magic. But then, there’s this weird switcheroo. Once they hit what some consider “the top,” the cheering can turn into… well, something less cheerful.

Lately, scrolling through social media feels like watching shade get thrown like it’s an Olympic sport. We’re all aboard the love train until someone gets a bit too shiny, and suddenly, it’s “Whoa, not that shiny!” We’ve got to ask ourselves: Why the switch? It’s kinda like we’re creating Bad Blood when there’s no need for a fight, just because it feels unfair we’re not the ones under the spotlight.

Here’s a thought as we dive into Super Bowl mania and see even more adorable T-Swift and T-Kelce memes everywhere: Maybe, just maybe, when we’re tempted to throw shade, it’s actually our own stuff we’re grappling with. Jealous much? Or maybe it’s a nudge to work on our own dreams and happiness instead of eyeing someone else’s trophy.

So, here’s the deal: Let’s keep it real and supportive, no matter how high someone soars. Because tearing others down? That’s on us, not them. Karma is what you say about others from behind your keyboard. Let’s spread good vibes, celebrate the wins (big and small), and remember—someone else’s spotlight doesn’t dim yours.

What successful people know about time ⏰

What does it mean to have a life-first business?

While some business owners are chasing money, a life-first entrepreneur knows that money is simply a tool to buy back our time.

I want time to help other people and enjoy my family, hang out with my friends, travel, and take care of myself, too.

If you want to step up your results across all aspects of your life in 2024, you have to change your relationship with time!

Here are a few ways to get started:

✔️ Make decisions quickly (indecision is a massive time-suck)

✔️ Set and uphold your boundaries so that you’re not always reacting to the demands of others (no more people-pleasing!)

✔️ Use a prioritization tool like my Daily 5 Success Planner to do the hard things first

✔️ Eliminate distractions by getting social apps off your phone, unsubscribing to shopping emails, and ditching streaming services at night

✔️ Invest in time-saving solutions, whether it’s a course, a cleaning crew, or a software program (remember, spending a little bit of money to save a lot of time is the way of the wealthy!)

Money is awesome, but I’ve learned that chasing money alone 1. isn’t very fulfilling and 2. kind of scares it away.

The more I step into the version of me that respects my own time as well as the time of others, the more of it I seem to have to be able to live the life I used to dream about.

Here’s to enhancing your relationship with time so you can work smarter and not harder in 2024!

Lauren

Avoid burning it down in 2024 

If you’re like me, around this time you’re re-evaluating your strategies, habits, and schedule for the year to come.

You may be finding yourself looking for ways to release things (or people) that no longer serve you.

You’re probably also taking inventory of what it’s really going to take to hit your goals.

Here’s my shortlist:

IN: simplified offers and intentional top-down marketing, plenty of quiet time, outsourcing

OUT: playing small, doing things just because other people are, not asking for help

My word for the year is RISE and I plan to bring you with me 😉

Welcome to 2024… it’s already here!
Lauren

In Today’s Blog:

    1. Roadmap for Success 🚗
    2. Avoid burning it down in 2024 🔥
    3. A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Publishing 📚


Get Your 2024 Strategic Plan 🚗

A couple of weeks ago I walked my clients through a 12-month strategic planning session in just 90 minutes.

I’m a big believer in working a plan and making adjustments based on data, rather than chucking spaghetti against a wall (on the nights you actually cook) and seeing what sticks.

This isn’t just something I’m teaching, I’m also using this process and I’m further ahead than I’ve ever been on January 4!

The feedback from my clients was that this was our best annual roadmap training yet, so we wanted to give you one last chance to build a 12-month Strategic plan that is simple, easy to follow, and effective.

Get My 2024 Roadmap


How to Get Everything You Want from Your Business in 2024 🔥

Are you looking to make more money while working less hours in your business this year?

Join me for a brand-NEW free training designed specifically for moms with businesses who want to make more money to fund their dream lives, but don’t want to work full-time hours or stretch themselves thin.

We’re going to cover how to find the model that supports your goals, ways to optimize your revenue without working more hours, and how to align your values and purpose so you don’t build a business out of alignment with what you want your life to look like.

You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening inside my business this quarter.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February, at 12:00pm CT. 

See you there!

Head to The Free Mama Movement Facebook Group and watch for the link, coming soon!


Publish a Book this Year…Yes You! 📚

Back in 2018, I published my first book. It was a dream come true, but honestly, it wasn’t cheap. I invested a ton of time, money, and energy into a publisher, ghostwriter, copyeditor, and sound editor.

Would I do it again?

YES! Because that book became a huge marketing tool for my business, but also a big credibility boost as a speaker and coach. Plus, it helped me get it done with the limited information I had.

BUT…

As I looked at writing and publishing more books in 2023 (and more to come in 2024), I knew I needed a different approach that was quick and inexpensive.

If becoming a published author or adding a passive revenue stream is on your vision board for this year, you’ll want to learn from my friend Jenny. 

Check out Jenny’s self-study program. 


Ready to Become a Free Mama?

    1. Subscribe to FreeMamaTV for brand new episodes every Tuesday.

    1. Improve your marketing strategy and land your next client.

    1. Join the Free Mama membership and get the life-first business results you crave.

    1. Attend an in-person retreat and change your life forever.

Are you part of this 4%?

Do you know what a movement looks like?

Like a true movement?

It looks something like…

More than 7,000 students.

Spanning multiple countries across 6 continents.

With over 15 different languages.

It consists of moms, dads and fur mamas, too.

They have helped close to 15,000 clients…

Generating OVER $22 MILLION in revenue for themselves and their families.

With 4 women earning the Million Dollar Mama award.

13 Free Mama meetups (not including the one in Orlando last weekend).

5 Mastermind events (not including the one in Hawaii next month).

3 Live events.

With over 318 participants.

And countless lives impacted…

Not just the Free Mamas’, but the families of these women (and men!) who took that first small, courageous step.

These statistics I just mentioned…

They make up ONLY 4% of the 7,000 students that have taken The Free Mama programs who contributed to our Impact Report Survey.

JUST 4% of the 7,000.

Not 4% of the 42k inside our Facebook group or tens of thousands on our email list…

But 4% of 7k.

Which means they don’t even touch the depths of the impact made – yes, bank accounts, but more importantly the connection we have with ourselves and others.

So what would it look like if we impacted even more lives?

Here is our chance to do that.

Have you been on the fence?

Have you been fighting the calling I spoke about yesterday in the group?

I’m giving you my hand.

Don’t give in to the excuses… there will always be a reason to stay where you are.

Instead, fight the situation you find yourself in RIGHT NOW.

If you dream of more freedom, more time, more travel, more energy, more time with your kids…

NOW IS YOUR TIME.

Will you take my hand and let me help you take the next small courageous step in your journey?

Then let’s do it together.

We’re still celebrating 5 years of impact through Sunday, and we’re offering you our $500 bundle that includes BOTH The Free Mama Movement AND The Movement Maker Accelerator.

What will you do with this opportunity?

I hope that the next time we look at everything The Free Mama has done, that your name, your revenue and your story is one we highlight.

Ready to take the step with me?

Join me here.

Here’s to becoming everything you were meant to be, mama.



Are you a Samantha, a Casey, or a Wendy?

What’s your story?

Maybe you’re like Samantha.

You’ve got a good job you actually enjoy, but the pandemic gave you a taste of what your life could look like as a work-from-home mom.

When you went back to the office, you realized you were missing moments with your family and set out to find a way to make legitimate money from home.

Or maybe you’re like Casey.


Staying home with your kiddos is such a beautiful role you know you’re fortunate to have, BUT you feel like you’re missing out on something of your own.

You know you have more to contribute to your family, and the world, and you’re searching for your gifts.

Perhaps you’re more like Wendy.

The pressure of your job is weighing on your personal wellbeing, but you’re the breadwinner and your partner and children are counting on you.

You’ve already invested so much in your career, and, while you’re not sure a virtual business can provide for your family, you know you have to make a big shift.

I’ve met hundreds of Free Mamas in real life and listened to your stories, and today you’re going to meet 3 of them.

SamanthaCasey and Wendy each had different upbringings and educations that led them to The Free Mama.

Today they work in different niches with different types of clients leveraging their unique, natural strengths and talents.

Yet they have so much more in common…

They all feel called to do things differently than what society expected.

They all crave time freedom and more money so they can change the trajectory of their families’ lives.

The all have the desire to unlock their potential.

They all follow a guide and participate in a community to remind them they weren’t in it alone.

They all have a willingness to figure it out before they feel ready.

They all started with one small, courageous step by saying yes to The Free Mama Movement. (If you want to say YES to your next step, make sure you don’t miss tomorrow’s email for a very, VERY exclusive invitation.)

Samantha, Casey and Wendy are extraordinary and worth highlighting, but they aren’t the only success stories coming from our community.

On Friday, I’m going to share with you some INSANE numbers… YOUR numbers… telling the story of The Free Mama’s impact through the ripple effects YOU are taking out into the world…

The lives of siblings, spouses, children, and clients that are literally changing as a result of your courage and action.

You have the ability to change lives!!!

If you are ready to take the next courageous step towards finding freedom and who you’re meant to be, I want to let you in on something we’re announcing tomorrow…

I’m opening the doors to something I will never do again.

The Free Mama is stepping into some new courageous steps itself and I’m ready to celebrate the impact we’ve made over these past five years by letting you get in on the action.



7 Digital Marketing Tools for Virtual Businesses

I am reporting to you live from Orlando, Florida.

There’s a conference starting tomorrow hosted by ClickFunnels for business owners in the digital marketing space.  

I’ll be surrounded by passionate entrepreneurs and some amazing Free Mamas and Free Mama coaches and I could not be more excited.

I couldn’t think of a better way to spend the week leading up to our 5-Year Free Mamaversary!

(A reenactment of me with all of the Free Mamas in Orlando this week.)

Clickfunnels means a lot to me – which may sound weird, but it truly changed my life by changing the way I did business.

In fact, it is one of the 7 digital marketing tools I used to get my business to seven-figures and on this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV, I am sharing them all with you and how I use them everyday.

There are A LOT of ways to market your business online, but not all of them are effective.

Make sure you spend your time and money wisely and check out this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV to find out what actually works!

P.S Do you want to avoid some common mistakes when you start freelancing? Check out last week’s episode of FreeMamaTV!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV so you’re alerted each and every time a new episode drops!


New to Freelance Work? AVOID THESE MISTAKES!

I’m sure you’ve heard that nobody’s perfect…
Making mistakes is inevitable.

But wouldn’t it be nice to avoid some common pitfalls that freelancers make when you’re just getting started?

Check out this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV for my tips to help you have a smooth start. Just because perfect isn’t possible, doesn’t mean you should make freelancing any harder than it has to be.

Be sure to talk to me in the comments if this video resonates with you!

P.S.Ready to debunk 5 Myths about freelancing? Check out last week’s episode of FreeMamaTV!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV so you’re alerted each and every time a new episode drops!


How to Freelance as a Mom | 5 Myths DEBUNKED!

Have you ever been told you need a portfolio and a website to be a freelancer?

Or that the market is too saturated for you to even find freelance jobs right now?

How about that freelancing isn’t a sustainable career path?

Well, I’m here to bust those myths along with several others and tell you exactly what you need to do to reframe and actually become a freelancing mom.

If this sounds helpful, make sure you check out this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV!

P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about how to become a YouTube manager, check out last week’s episode of FreeMamaTV!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV so you’re alerted each and every time a new episode drops!