It is official! I have been planning and thinking for weeks about what I can do to celebrate my birthday and Mother’s Day this year. (Fun Fact, 36 years ago I was actually born ON Mother’s Day!)If you have been here a while you know how I feel about my birthday…I celebrate pretty much the […]

Chances are, if you’re reading this you joined my list because at some point you’ve considered starting a virtual business to make money from home.And chances are if you haven’t started yet, it’s because you’re overthinking it.You know you’re probably making it harder than it has to be, but it would be so helpful if someone would

One of the questions I get asked most often from my coaching students once they get a few clients is how to grow and scale their virtual business.But, I’m here to tell you, it’s not “one size fits all.” There are four great next steps for freelancers to consider increase your revenue (and therefore grow your business).Want

Yesterday I shared that taxes were a huge challenge for Justin and me when we first started our own business.I did so much better with The Free Mama, and I was both prepared for taxes and I actually started having money.You would think I’d be thrilled, right?But the truth is, I was lost. Everyone told me that I needed to put my money

Did you know that before I started The Free Mama my husband and I owned a business together?Technically, Pit Stop Auto Detailing was my husband’s company, but my name was on all the paperwork and I helped with his data entry, so…Anyway, my husband worked so hard to keep his 3 shops fully staffed and full of

Did you feel conflicted by work demands and a deep desire to be with your baby when you first became a mom?I know I did. In fact, it’s how The Free Mama was born!I wanted to find a way to pursue my ambitions, while still showing up as the mom I wanted to be.Women shouldn’t

If you’ve ever struggled to keep the money you make as a business owner (looking at you, Tax Day), then be sure to join me next week for a brand new, live training where you’ll discover:How Free Mamas Can Save FIVE-FIGURES In Taxes & Create Cash Flow For Life: Even if you don’t feel ready, haven’t started your business yet, or don’t feel

You’ve probably heard that we held Free Mama Live in Kansas City last month.In mere weeks since the event, our attendees have made some huge moves in their businesses:-Krystin booked 3 discovery calls and closed them all-Jessica signed 6 new podcast management clients-Britany landed her highest paying client and closed them on the call -Samantha landed her first paying client

Yesterday was Tax Day.How’d it make you feel? It’s not my favorite thing either.BUT did you know the tax code is actually written for business owners?I brought Noemi Aguilar Horta of MamáCounts to this week’s FreeMamaTV to share some of her favorite tax tips to help us keep more of the money we earn. If you want to better

Have you ever been given a piece of advice that made you really mad?Let me take you back to pre-mom Lauren. Pre-married Lauren even.Back when I was a recent college graduate just trying to figure out where I was going in life. I had just moved to Arizona with my then-boyfriend now-husband and we were working at a