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Business Over Cocktails - Behind the Business - Real Talk with Female Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Business Over Cocktails — the podcast where female entrepreneurs, founder stories, and soulful business growth take center stage.
Hosted by business strategist and community builder Lauren Najar, this show dives into the “why” behind the business, the real stories behind entrepreneurship, and the pivotal moments that shape women-led brands.
Expect candid interviews with creative entrepreneurs, behind-the-scenes reflections on small business growth, and bite-sized solo episodes inside The Business Chaser — where we explore authentic visibility, organic marketing, and building a business that actually feels good.
Whether you're scaling a service-based business, navigating a pivot, or craving real talk for entrepreneurs, this is your spot.
Pull up a seat. Pour your favorite drink. Let’s talk business.
Episodes
52 episodes
The Courage to Share What Sets You Apart
What if the story you’ve been hiding is the key to everything you’ve been working toward?In this deeply honest conversation, we explore the powerful intersection of creative storytelling, public visibility, and personal healing. Our gues...
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Episode 51
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48:23
How to Make Music Accessible For All Learners
In this solo episode, music educator Cassie Williamson shares practical insights and real-life experiences from her work teaching students with disabilities. From adapting lessons for those with cerebral palsy and low motor function to working ...
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Episode 50
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9:26
Lessons in Music, Life & Letting Go
Cassie Williamson didn’t set out to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a music teacher but life had its own tempo. From teaching piano in her childhood home to launching a thriving music studio of her own, Cassie shares how music, patience, an...
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Episode 49
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44:43
Design Your Wedding Without Pinterest Overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed by wedding inspiration? In this episode, Nicole Krygsheld of Sweet Pea Designs shares a soulful, step-by-step process to help you cut through the noise and design a wedding that feels like you. From identifying how ...
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Episode 48
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8:59
Motherhood, Marriage & a Flower Shop
What happens when motherhood, loss, and a pandemic collide? For Nicole Krygsheld, it sparked a quiet but powerful transformation. In this episode, Lauren sits down with the founder of Sweet Pea Designs to unpack how a childhood spent in a green...
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Episode 47
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48:58
Bookkeeping Basics Every Business Owner Should Know
If you’ve ever looked at your bank account and thought, “Great, I can pay myself,” without knowing what’s actually coming in or going out — this episode is for you. Jessica Wilson, founder of Design Ledgers, breaks down practical, beginner-frie...
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Episode 46
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9:50
How a Childhood Around Business Shaped Her Work
Jessica Wilson grew up surrounded by entrepreneurs, where “playing office” as a kid turned into a lifelong love for the numbers behind the scenes. In this episode, she shares how the women in her family taught her the power of bookkeeping, why ...
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Episode 45
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37:48
How to Build a Business That Matches Your Vision
In this episode of Business Over Cocktails, Steph Rubio joins Lauren for a powerful after-hours chaser on what business strategy really means for women entrepreneurs. If you’ve been stuck doing all the things, spinning your wh...
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Episode 44
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10:46
When I Realized Survival Mode Was Holding Me Back
What happens when doing it all still doesn’t feel like enough? In this episode of Business Over Cocktails, Steph Rubio shares the pivotal moment she realized her business wasn’t aligned with the life she actually wanted. From starting ...
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Episode 43
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47:18
Simple Tips to Support Blood Sugar Naturally
Ever hit that 3PM crash and reach for coffee or sugar? In this solo episode, Jenny Pena, national board-certified health and wellness coach, shares three simple, science-backed strategies to balance your blood sugar, boost energy, and reduce cr...
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Episode 42
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10:40
A Wake‑Up Call, a Career Shift, and a New Health Mission
What happens when a high-achieving finance executive hears the words “pre-diabetic” before turning 30? In this powerful episode, Lauren sits down with Jenny Pena—now known as the Blood Sugar Bestie—to unpack the wake-up call that changed everyt...
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Episode 41
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43:55
Money Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Success
In this Business Chaser episode, money and mindset coach Deanna returns to break down why hustle culture is sabotaging your financial success—and how slowing down can actually accelerate your path to wealth. She shares powerful stories from cli...
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Episode 40
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15:14
Scarcity to Strength: Her Money Shift
In this powerful episode, Lauren sits down with money mindset coach and financial mentor Deanna to unpack what it really takes to rewrite your money story. From navigating identity theft and single motherhood to building first-generati...
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Episode 39
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49:53
Owning Your Numbers & Building a Business You Love
What does it really mean to take ownership of your numbers? In this episode, Julie Hankins—a fractional CFO and financial strategist—joins me to break down how to get clear on your finances without losing your values, vision, or en...
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Episode 38
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13:23
She Tried to Quit Finance, But the Numbers Called Back
What happens when you try to walk away from the thing you’re best at? In this episode, Lauren sits down with Julie Hankins, a financial strategist who once ran from the numbers—only to realize they were her true path to freedom, impact, and ali...
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Episode 37
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48:31
How to Plan Impactful Business Events with Intention
In this solo episode, Lauren Najar takes you behind the scenes of how she curates meaningful, intimate business events and retreats. From selecting a private venue and planning a dinner party with intention to crafting themes that create emotio...
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Episode 36
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15:38
The Tools and Routines That Keep Me Sane
In this episode of Business Over Cocktails, host Lauren Najar pulls back the curtain on the systems, tools, and routines that help her run multiple businesses while managing motherhood. Joined by guest host Logan Montague, Lauren share...
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Episode 35
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40:19
The Truth About Postpartum Anxiety and Starting Over
In this heartfelt episode, Jessica Garcia-Wood—co-founder of Little Hearts Play Cafe—shares her powerful story of navigating postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety during an unplanned pregnancy while serving in the military. She opens up ...
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Episode 34
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10:33
Healing Through Business & Motherhood
When Jessica Garcia-Wood moved back to Northwest Indiana after serving as an ER nurse in the Air Force, she didn’t expect motherhood to feel so lonely—even surrounded by family. That quiet ache became the seed for Little Hearts Play Café, a spa...
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Episode 33
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47:56
Burnout, Boundaries, and How to Protect Your Capacity
In high-pressure careers—whether you're in healthcare, leadership, or running your own business—boundaries are often mistaken for weakness or a lack of commitment. In this episode, Dr. Santina Wheat breaks down why the opposite is true. You'll ...
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Episode 32
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10:54
The Day I Knew Something Had To Shift
Dr. Santina Wheat knew how to show up for everyone—her patients, her learners, her family. But somewhere along the way, she stopped showing up for herself. In this episode, we unpack the quiet descent into burnout, the invisible pressure on hig...
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Episode 31
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37:02
Why Social Media Is Your New Digital Storefront
Think social media is optional? Think again. In this episode, social media strategist Brittany Good joins Business Over Cocktails to bust the most common myths holding small business owners back online. From the power of visual storytelling to ...
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Episode 30
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11:15
The Story That Started With a Post
What if one Instagram post could change the course of your life?In this episode of Business Over Cocktails, Lauren sits down with Brittany Good, CEO and founder of Socially Good, to trace the unexpected journey from a personal g...
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Episode 29
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44:57
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When to Hire an Interior Designer (Hint: It’s Early)
Think your space is too small to hire a designer? Think again. In this solo episode, Melissa Griffin of Indigo Ink Interiors breaks down why the best time to bring in an interior designer is before you’re knee-deep in renovation—and ho...
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Episode 28
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13:12
Designing a Joy-Filled Life as a Creative Entrepreneur
What happens when a future doctor becomes a bold interior designer instead? In this episode, we peel back the layers of what it really looks like to build a creative business that reflects who you are—color, chaos, courage, and all.Melis...
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Episode 27
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49:57
