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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.
Business Over Cocktails - Behind the Business - Real Talk with Female Entrepreneurs
Success, Survival and Starting Over
In this soulful and candid conversation, Lauren sits down with business coach, musician, and digital nomad Heather Wylde to explore the deep intersections between personal growth, trauma recovery, and entrepreneurship. Celebrating her one-year anniversary as an international traveler, Heather shares how a leap of faith to move to Mexico changed the trajectory of her life and career. From confronting toxic coaching environments to becoming a champion of ethical sales and authentic business practices, Heather’s story is a masterclass in honoring intuition, embracing vulnerability, and finding success on your own terms. She also reflects on her cancer survivor journey and how it reshaped her understanding of resilience, identity, and connection in both life and business.
Episode Highlights:
Heather celebrated her one-year anniversary as a digital nomad.
Moving to Mexico was a leap of faith for Heather.
Personal trauma can significantly impact professional growth.
Intuition plays a crucial role in decision-making.
Cancer survivors often redefine their understanding of success.
Building authentic connections is vital in business.
It's important to surround yourself with supportive people.
Business is a messy science experiment, not a paint-by-numbers process.
Healing from trauma requires time and the right support.
Success looks different for everyone, especially after adversity.
Chapters
00:00 Celebrating a Year of Digital Nomad Life
02:37 The Journey to Mexico: A Leap of Faith
05:11 The Evolution of Heather's Career
07:48 Finding Purpose in Sales Coaching
10:22 Intuition and Life Decisions
13:12 Trusting Yourself Through Trauma
15:46 The Impact of Personal Growth on Business
26:18 Navigating Self-Doubt and Toxic Influences
29:03 Messages from the Depths of Despair
31:04 Finding Purpose in Coaching
33:34 The Impact of Personal Struggles on Coaching
35:03 The Evolution of Sales Perspectives
43:16 Redefining Sales: From Sleazy to Ethical
51:30 The Ripple Effect of Coaching
54:19 Misunderstandings in Sales and Lead Generation
56:09 Personal Growth and Overcoming Past Trauma
58:19 Redefining Success Through Healing
01:00:13 The Impact of Life Challenges on Mindset
01:04:08 Navigating Cancer Journeys and Personal Transformation
01:16:28 Finding Support in Difficult Times
01:19:04 Exciting New Directions in Life and Business
Connect with Heather Wylde:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/heatherwyldecoach
YouTube: http://YouTube.com/@heatherwylde
Fast YES Mini Course
https://go.heatherwylde.com/fastyesmini
Let’s Stay Connected:
→ Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar
→ Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com
→ Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails
→ Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect
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