Inspiring Sh!t with Lauren Ciesco

This is probably one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done in my business. It feels like a pinch me moment to be able to give something like THIS away… Jen Navaro, Emily Renda, and I came together as business besties to create something bigger than any of us could do alone — and we’re officially launching Trusted Friends Agency! In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how it all ca...

Entrepreneurship is emotional—and for those of us building purpose-driven businesses over 40, alignment matters more than any funnel. In this episode, we talk about the real superpowers that help us scale: emotional intelligence, intuitive strategy, and doing business in a way that feels good. If you’ve ever felt behind, blocked, or unsure how to show up authentically online… this conversation is...

We didn’t leave our old careers just to build another business that burns us out.   This episode is a love letter to the women 40+ who are done following outdated formulas—and ready to create a business that fits their life , not the other way around.   We’re talking real-deal lifestyle entrepreneurship : slow business, aligned strategy, joy-first decisions, and the messy (but magical) p...

This is not your typical money conversation. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it actually looks like to go from making money easily… to not knowing how you’re going to pay your bills… to rebuilding from a deeper, more powerful place. If you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur, expert or coach (especially 40+ and done pretending), this one’s gonna hit home. We talk about… ➡️ The...

If you’ve ever felt awkward, performative, or not yourself on camera, you’re going to love this conversation. 🎥 In this episode, we’re breaking down how to feel confident showing up online, even if fear, perfectionism, or the pressure to "perform" has held you back before. You’ll learn what sharing authentically really means (hint: it's not about being an emotional mess) and how to show up as you...

Welcome to Inspiring Sh!t with Lauren Ciesco—the podcast for purpose-driven coaches, experts, and women entrepreneurs over 40 who are ready to be seen, paid, and lit up by their business. 💥 In this new season of my life and brand, I’m blending real talk, aligned sales strategy, and soul-led conversations to help you grow a business that actually feels good. If you’re tired of hustle culture, burn...

Success doesn’t look like it used to—and honestly, thank god for that. In this episode, Jen and I unpack what it really means to redefine success after 40. We talk about the pressure to hustle, the old ways we measured our worth (money, metrics, looking the part), and what it feels like now to finally run our businesses and lives on our terms. From trading burnout for freedom to letting go of peop...

Let’s be real—making new friends (and business connections) after 40 can feel awkward AF. But it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Jen and I get raw about what it really takes to build genuine relationships as an adult—especially when you work from home, live in a small town, or run an online business. From making new friends without feeling weird, to building an aligned network that supports y...

🔥 Welcome to Inspiring Sh!t with Lauren Ciesco — and we’re kicking things off with the truth: Sometimes, you have to burn it all down. In this raw, unfiltered episode, my biz bestie Jen Navaro and I share how burning down the first version of our businesses wasn’t a failure—it was the beginning of alignment. We get real about why we walked away from 6-figure programs, what success actually means...