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
She Tried to Quit Finance, But the Numbers Called Back w/ Julie Hankins
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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 alignment.
We talk about the evolution from traditional accounting to becoming a fractional CFO, how data can unlock smarter decisions, and why understanding your numbers is one of the most empowering things you can do as a business owner.
Whether you’re creative, analytical, or somewhere in between, this episode will shift how you view money, decision-making, and the role finance plays in building a values-driven business.
Episode Highlights:
- Fractional CFO vs. bookkeeper: what's the real difference
- How to use financial data for business growth
- Money mindset struggles and entrepreneurial identity
- Why every founder needs financial clarity
- Aligning business goals with personal financial freedom
Chapters:
00:00 — Behind the Mic: Starting the Conversation
01:58 — Falling in Love With Numbers
07:06 — From Bookkeeper to Financial Strategist
15:08 — What Founders Get Wrong About Finances
29:44 — Money, Intuition, and Deservingness
Connect with Julie Hankins:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliehankinsco/
Website: https://www.juliehankins.com
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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