Are We Doing This?

This week on Are We Doing This? — Lauren and Lauren dive into the chaos of over-planning kids’ birthday parties (even when we swear we won’t), finding balance with our energy and anxiety, and yes, turning to TikTok for self-diagnoses. Lauren P. pitches a bold new cake business idea—shed included—and the duo kicks off a fresh May challenge. Plus, they take a nostalgic trip through the movies that s...

Lauren P’s cake business is officially up and running—and holy shit, it’s been a ride. First week in and the dog ate 15 cupcakes (RIP funfetti), orders are flying in, and chaos reigns in the best way possible. Meanwhile, Lauren B. is diving headfirst into small biz marketing magic, ready to help brands find their voice and their people. But we need to talk about the real crisis: Party City is GONE...

In Episode 11, Lauren and Lauren are back with stories from their recent travels and some major anniversary celebrations! They open up about a few heart-pounding scares involving their kids and explore how they'd handle real-life emergencies. Lauren P. dives into her struggles with sleep anxiety—plus a mysterious case of sleepwalking in her house. Big news: she's going all-in on her cake b...

Double digits, baby! In this milestone episode, Lauren Butler and Lauren Parajon look back on their first two months behind the mic and share their Top 10 Takeaways so far. Who needs to work on their listening skills, and who’s realizing they effing LOVE podcasting? You’ll have to listen to find out! From surprising lessons (spoiler: podcasting is way easier than they expected!) to why you should...

In this conversation, guest Krista Gregg shares her unique journey from working in healthcare marketing to becoming a business owner in the crime scene cleanup industry. She discusses the challenges and emotional aspects of her work, the importance of empathy, and the training required in this unregulated field. The conversation delves into the realities of hoarding cleanup and the transformative...

Lauren B's Spring Break just started and Lauren P's Spring Break just ended. In this episode, you'll hear if Lauren B survived Open Mic Night and hear us both complain about how AI is taking over the world. We introduce a new series called Try it or Trash it, where we try products so you don't have to! Lauren B. tries a product that locks her phone and keeps her off social media an...

In this week's episode, hosts Lauren Parajon and Lauren Butler catch up and introduce their first guest, Lauren Stark. The episode explores how she decided to leave her on-paper dream job and make a complete change. The conversation delves into Lauren Stark's career transition from apparel design to real estate, exploring the challenges and joys of home buying, client acquisition, and the...

In this episode, Lauren and Lauren discuss midlife career changes, what we miss about working in an office, and the challenges of navigating e-commerce ventures, particularly with Amazon and Etsy. The episode highlights the ups and downs of parenting, like solo parenting, daylight savings time struggles and the need for Happy Half Hour. They explore the importance of health and wellness, particula...

In this episode of 'Are We Doing This?', hosts Lauren Parajon and Lauren Butler share their progress on their current challenges. Lauren Butler has been trying to wake up early to write, but her kids are waking up early to make that impossible. Lauren Parajon gets rejected from Amazon Merch on Demand yet again, but gets approved for a different Amazon content community, and still has no idea what...

In this episode, Lauren Parajon and Lauren Butler celebrate their one-month podcast anniversary while sharing personal stories about family adventures, including birthday celebrations and a kid-free trip to San Francisco. They discuss the joys of fine dining, the experience of self-driving cars, and the challenges of writing and personal growth. The conversation also touches on parenting reflectio...

In this episode, Lauren Parajon and Lauren Butler discuss their personal updates, including Lauren B's snow days and a visit from the in-laws, Lauren P's dramatic encounter with "the plague," and the excitement of upcoming trips. They delve into their creative pursuits, particularly poetry, and Lauren P. shares one of her favorite poems from Kate Baer. The conversation shifts to...

In this episode, Lauren Butler and Lauren Parajon reflect on their experiences since launching episode 1, discussing personal growth, feedback from listeners, and their recent adventures. They share insights from a spa day, a first cold plunge experience and aerial yoga class, a snowboarding adventure, and the emotional rollercoaster of being a Dallas Mavs fan. The conversation shifts to the impac...

In this first episode of 'Are We Doing This?', hosts Lauren Parajon and Lauren Butler, two millennial moms on the brink of 40, share their journey of self-discovery and the challenges they face as they navigate motherhood, career, and personal growth. They discuss their desire to shake up their routines, explore new hobbies, and find balance in their lives and careers. The episode highlights their...