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
Scarcity to Strength: Her Money Shift w/ Deanna Cornell
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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-generational wealth, Deanna shares how deep mindset work—not just strategy—transformed her finances and her life.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in generational money patterns, struggled with scarcity thinking, or questioned whether coaching could really help, this episode offers a raw, real look at how financial mentoring can lead to lasting change. We explore the difference between superficial mindset hacks and true transformation, and why putting your savings first (even when it feels impossible) is a game-changer.
You’ll walk away with practical insights into how financial coaching works, what to expect in one-to-one mentorship, and the mindset shifts that can create real financial freedom—no matter where you're starting.
Episode Highlights:
- Deanna shares how hitting rock bottom—including identity theft, single motherhood, and business collapse—led her to completely rewrite her money mindset.
- The surprising truth about why traditional money advice fails—and what actually works when you're stuck in survival mode.
- Why putting your savings first (even if it's $5) can radically shift your financial reality and emotional relationship with money.
- How deep, no-fluff coaching helped Deanna break generational money patterns and teach her kids a new narrative around wealth and self-worth.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome + Money Mindset Introduction
05:00 Getting Personal: Resilience, Family & Identity
12:00 Defining Rock Bottom + Turning Point
20:00 Mindset Work & Financial Transformation
30:00 Coaching, Sustainability & Wrap‑Up
Connect with Deanna:
Free Money Mindset Video Series Link: https://luckylovelife.kit.com/360dc70e6d
Free Faith and Finance Workbook Link: https://www.luckylovelife.com/faith-finance-reset-workbook/
Financial FIXX (video audit) Link: https://luckylovelife-com.kit.com/products/financial-fixx
Stressed to Blessed Money Bootcamp Link: https://www.luckylovelife.com/stressed-to-blessed-bootcamp/
6 or 12 month 1:1 Application Link: https://www.luckylovelife.com/apply/
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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