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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
107 episodes
3 Mistakes I Made When Starting My Podcast With Lauren Najar
What does it really take to start and grow a podcast as a business owner?After one year of Business Over Cocktails, Lauren Najar is sharing the real behind-the-scenes of building a business podcast—from deciding what the show sh...
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What I Learned After One Year of Podcasting with Lauren Najar
What happens when you start a podcast without a five-year plan, a huge audience, or a goal to become the next big show?In this special one-year episode of Business Over Cocktails, Lauren Najar reflects on her first year of podca...
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The Golden Key to a Soul Aligned Business w/ Stefanie Dingbaum
The way you build your business matters just as much as the business you build. After surviving a life changing accident that broke her neck, Stefanie Dingbaum promised herself she would never ignore the warning signs of burnout aga...
Why Success Starts with Owning Your Worth w/ Stefanie Dingbaum
The life you're meant to build often begins when you finally believe you're worthy of it.Before Stefanie Dingbaum became a hypnotherapist, entrepreneur, and intuitive therapist, she was a burned out social worker quietly questioning whet...
Why She Built a Wellness Collective for Women w/ Verginiya Burgess
Every woman deserves a place where she feels heard, supported, and connected.After more than a decade of serving women through Espa Aesthetics and Wellness, Verginiya Burgess realized she wanted to create something that went beyond tradi...
She Left Everything to Chase the American Dream w/ Verginiya Burgess
Sometimes the life you're meant to build looks nothing like the one you planned.When Verginiya Burgess left Bulgaria shortly after high school, she wasn't chasing entrepreneurship. She came to America after her grandparents sold their ho...
How to Build Real Visibility Beyond Social Media w/ Lauren Najar
Real visibility isn't built on social media alone.Many entrepreneurs spend hours trying to perfect their content, believing that posting consistently is the key to getting noticed, attracting clients, and growing their business. Wh...
He Saw My Potential Before I Did w/ Lauren & Darrin Najar (Part 1)
Sometimes the person who changes your life is the one who believes in you before you believe in yourself.Long before I built a successful business, there was uncertainty, career frustration, and a series of business ideas that never quit...
Your Business Needs More Than a CEO Day w/ Tracy Medeiros
Most entrepreneurs make time for their clients. Very few make time for their business.It's easy to get caught up serving clients, answering emails, and checking off daily tasks without ever stopping to ask whether your business is actual...
Leaving Corporate Was Only the Beginning w/ Tracy Medeiros
Have you ever left one job only to realize you brought all of your old habits with you?When Tracy Medeiros lost her father, she and her husband made the life changing decision to move to Hawaii. She planned to continue working for her co...
Stop Selling. Start Dating Your Customers w/ Hunter Myers
What if the reason people aren't buying has nothing to do with your offer?Many business owners spend their time trying to generate more leads, create more content, or improve their sales process. But according to Hunter Myers, the proble...
Why Fitting In Nearly Cost Her Business w/ Hunter Myers
What if the biggest thing holding your business back is trying to be someone you're not?For years, Hunter Myers believed she needed to fit a certain mold to be successful. She built a brand around what she thought clients wanted, leaned ...
The 30 Day Habit That Increased My Confidence w/ Lauren Najar
What if the breakthrough you're waiting for doesn't require a bigger strategy, but a smaller daily commitment?Big business goals are exciting, but they often leave entrepreneurs chasing results instead of building the habits that actuall...
Why Turning 39 Hit Harder Than I Expected w/ Lauren Najar
What happens when you reach the age that changed your parent's life forever?As I reflect on my 39th birthday, I found myself thinking about a number that carries deep meaning. Thirty-nine was the age my mom was diagnosed with colon cance...
Your Brand Doesn't Feel Luxurious for This Reason w/ Erika Maram
Ever wonder why some brands instantly feel trustworthy, luxurious, and worth paying more for?Most business owners think luxury branding comes from expensive logos, fancy design elements, or following the latest trends. In reality, it's a...
The Success Trap Nobody Talks About w/ Erika Maram
What if the business you worked so hard to build became the very thing stealing your freedom? In this episode, Lauren sits down with brand and web designer Erika Maram to explore the journey behind her business, from learning to cod...
Why More Wellness Isn't Making You Feel Better w/ Jasmine Jafferali
You've tried the diets, workouts, supplements, and wellness trends, so why don't you feel any better? In this episode, Jasmine Jafferali shares what she learned after more than 30 years in the health, fitness, and wellness industry....
What Your Body Is Actually Trying to Tell You w/ Jasmine Jafferali
Most women are doing everything right on paper, and still not feeling well.Jasmine Jafferali has been in the health and wellness space her entire career, starting as a fitness instructor at 20 and eventually building her work around func...
How to Sell Without Feeling Yucky w/ Lauren Najar
If selling feels forced, uncomfortable, or just plain yucky, the problem probably is not your pitch.In this episode, Lauren breaks down why so many entrepreneurs feel gross when they try to sell and what to do instead. She shares why the...
What You're Getting Wrong About Building Relationships w/ Lauren Najar
You're probably working way harder at relationship building than you need to.In this episode, Lauren breaks down why so many entrepreneurs are getting relationships completely wrong online. From immediately viewing every new follower as ...
Why Manifestation Isn’t Working (And It’s Not the Tools) w/ Jen Gutfriend
You’re doing everything you’ve been told to do to manifest, so why isn’t it working?In this episode, Jen breaks down the part of manifestation most people completely miss. She shares her experience of doing all the “right” things for yea...
When Your Life Looks Perfect But Feels Wrong w/ Jen Gutfriend
You can build a life that looks perfect on paper and still feel completely miserable.In this episode, Jen Gutfriend shares the moment everything changed for her, from working 50 to 60 hour weeks and pushing through burnout to a wake up c...
Why Your Business No Longer Feels Like You w/ Jacquelynn Pilcher
You can build a business that looks good online and still feel completely disconnected from the life you’re actually living behind it.In this episode, Jacquelynn Pilcher shares what it has looked like to rebuild her life and identity in ...
She Built a Brand by Finally Being Herself w/ Jacquelynn Pilcher
You can build a brand that looks polished online and still feel completely disconnected from yourself behind the scenes.In this episode, Jacquelynn Pilcher opens up about the years she spent trying to fit into the online business world, ...
How to Actually Get ROI From Events w/ Lauren Najar
You can spend thousands of dollars attending events and still walk away wondering if any of it actually helped your business.In this episode, Lauren breaks down how to actually get ROI from events, whether that’s networking dinners, work...
