Have you ever felt trapped in the 9 to 5 grind, dreaming of financial and location freedom? In this episode of the Communication Queens podcast, host Kimberly Spencer interviews Lauren Golden, founder of The Free Mama and the Lauren Golden brand. Lauren shares her transformative journey from seeking job freedom to achieving personal and financial independence. She candidly discusses the challenges of balancing family and business, leading to a strategic simplification of her offerings. Lauren's story is one of courage and authenticity, as she embraces the "messy middle" of brand evolution, with aspirations to grow beyond her current ventures, delve into public speaking, and author more books. Her entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to intentional living shine through, inspiring listeners with her dedication to choice and extreme ownership in shaping her life and career.

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Lauren Golden is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker and coach whose mission is to help one million women take their next step of courageous action. From overwhelmed mom with loads of personal debt to multi-million-dollar lifestyle entrepreneur, Lauren’s own transparency and resilience has inspired women worldwide and helped them pursue a totally awesome life, one step at a time.

As founder and CEO of The Free Mama, Lauren has developed programs that have transformed the lives of tens of thousands of women in dozens of countries across 5 continents, and altered the trajectory of how moms balance family and work. She is a dynamic and sought-after speaker who shares her strategies to make big, bold shifts in life and business, making her a popular choice for events, sharing the stage with the likes of Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, and Trent Shelton.

‌Connect with Lauren Golden:

Website: http://Laurengolden.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenGoldenFreeMama/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefreemamamovement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LaurenGoldenfreemama

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurengoldenfreemama/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurengoldenfreemama/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.comlaurengoldenfreemama//

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@laurengoldenfreemama

Enjoy, sovereigns!

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or your other favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

• Lauren Golden's personal and professional journey


• Evolution of The Free Mama and Lauren Golden brand


• Transformation story and brand evolution


• Iterations of freedom experienced by Lauren


• Challenges faced in achieving freedom of self


• Reallocation of energy and capacity


• Launch of the Lauren Golden brand


• Importance of courage as a foundational value


• Aspirations for the future and expansion of speaking engagements


• Mindset as an entrepreneur and intentional decision-making

Links & Additional Resources:

• RV Trip YouTube Channel: 00:19:39


• Book Club: 00:18:52


• Lauren Golden Brand: 00:12:25


• Free Mama: Throughout the episode


• Communication Queens Podcast: 00:00:23


• Google Docs: 00:23:13


• Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing): 00:23:13


• Greenlight app: 00:29:22


• Extreme Ownership book: 00:39:37


• Jen Sincero's Book: 00:43:38


• Brendan Bouchard's Video: 00:52:11


• Carol Dweck's Work: 00:52:11

Moments of Note: 

Courage in the Face of Fear (00:00:00 )
Lauren discusses the significance of courage in her journey, despite fear and challenges.

Introduction to the Communication Queens Podcast (00:00:23 )
Kimberly Spencer introduces the Communication Queens podcast and its purpose to help visionary leaders and speakers share their transformation stories.

Defining Freedom (00:00:59 )
Lauren describes the evolution of her brand, The Free Mama, and her personal journey towards freedom in various aspects.

The Hardest Transition: Freedom of Self (00:03:08 )
Lauren shares her experience of the most challenging transition in her journey, focusing on freedom of self and self-discovery.

Evolution of Brand and Offers (00:07:17 )
Lauren discusses the changes in her brand and offers, including the shift to a membership model and the launch of the Lauren Golden brand.

Differentiation of Brands and Target Audience (00:12:32 )
Lauren explains the differences between the Lauren Golden brand and The Free Mama, including their respective missions, visions, and target audiences.

Messy Action and Future Vision (00:15:49 )
Lauren reflects on the curre