In this reflective solo episode, Lauren Najar shares business lessons from seven years of entrepreneurship; unpacking how clarity, mindset, and genuine connections shaped her journey.

She explores the role of alignment in business strategy, why quality over quantity matters in networking, and how personal growth fuels long-term success. Tune in for a thoughtful take on entrepreneurship, learning from experience, and staying grounded in what truly matters.

Episode Highlights:

• Why clarity and alignment are essential for business momentum
  
  
  
• The role of mindset in navigating entrepreneurship’s highs and lows
  
  
  
• The value of genuine connections over broad outreach
  
  
  
• How imperfect conversations create deeper impact
  
  
  
• Reflections on growth, resilience, and evolving your strategy
  
  
  
• What Lauren would do differently if starting today
  
  
  
• The power of reflection as a tool for personal and business clarity
  
  
  
• Confidence as a quiet driver of business performance

Chapters:

00:00 Reflecting on Business Lessons Learned

01:45 The Importance of Clarity and Focus

04:10 Building Genuine Connections

06:36 The Power of Mindset

09:37 Encouragement to Reflect and Evolve

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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In Resilience & Reinvention: The Lauren Najar Story, host and entrepreneur Lauren Najar sits down with long-time friend and client Jacquelynn Cotten for an intimate conversation about her remarkable personal story—from surviving cancer to leaving the corporate banking world and building a purpose-driven business.

With honesty and transparency, Lauren shares how moments of challenge shaped her resilience, fueled her personal growth, and inspired her to help others navigate the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.

You’ll hear candid insights on business strategy, branding, and work-life balance, along with the role confidence plays in creating a sustainable business. As Lauren introduces her podcast Business Over Cocktails, she explains how podcasting became a platform for unfiltered conversations that blend personal growth with practical advice.

Whether you’re starting your first venture or reinventing your career, this episode is a powerful reminder that your story is your greatest asset—and that resilience can transform your business and your life.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to Lauren Najar: Discover Lauren's background and her transition from the banking industry to entrepreneurship.

• Personal Challenges and Resilience: Lauren shares her journey through personal loss and surviving cancer, and how these experiences shaped her career.

• Building a Business: Insights into Lauren's approach to creating a sustainable and fulfilling business model.

• The Role of Confidence: Discussion on the importance of self-trust and confidence in achieving business goals.

• Vision for the Future: Lauren's aspirations for her podcast "Business Over Cocktails" and her broader entrepreneurial journey.

Chapters:

00:00 - 05:00: Introduction and Lauren's Background

05:01 - Overcoming Personal Challenges

15:01 - Transition to Entrepreneurship

25:01 - Building a Sustainable Business

35:00 - Confidence and Self-Trust

45:00 - Future Aspirations and Podcast Vision

55:0 - End: Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

Connect with Jacquelynn:

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

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

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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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In The Power of Clarity in Entrepreneurship, host Lauren Najar reflects on the most valuable business lessons learned through her journey and the role clarity plays in achieving success.

From cultivating the right mindset to building meaningful connections, Lauren shares how intentional reflection fuels personal growth and strengthens business strategy.

Whether you’re navigating the early stages of entrepreneurship or refining your established business, this episode offers practical insights to help you focus, evolve, and create lasting impact.

It’s a conversation about learning, adapting, and moving forward with purpose because clarity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s the foundation of growth.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Reflecting on Business Lessons Learned

01:45 The Importance of Clarity and Focus

04:10 Building Genuine Connections

06:36 The Power of Mindset

09:37 Encouragement to Reflect and Evolve

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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In this deeply personal kickoff episode of Business Over Cocktails, host Lauren Najar shares her journey from being a two-time cancer survivor to becoming a business mentor and podcast creator.

Blending storytelling with actionable business advice, Lauren reveals the vision behind the show—creating unfiltered, authentic conversations that inspire and empower entrepreneurs.

Through candid interviews and transparent dialogue, she aims to demystify entrepreneurship and show the human side of building a business.

Whether you’re a small business owner, creative, or dreamer, you’ll hear honest insights on marketing, resilience, and the power of authenticity in your personal journey. This episode sets the tone for a podcast where storytelling meets strategy—and where transparency is more than just a buzzword.

Episode Highlights:

• Lauren Najar is launching a podcast called 'Business Over Cocktails'.

• The podcast aims to have unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs.

• Expect storytelling and actionable business advice in each episode.

• Lauren's personal journey includes being a two-time cancer survivor.

• She emphasizes the importance of transparency in entrepreneurship.

• The podcast is designed to make listeners feel less alone.

• Lauren wants to peel back the layers of entrepreneurs' stories.

• The audience includes business owners, creatives, and dreamers.

• Upcoming episodes will feature both long-form interviews and bite-sized advice.

• Listeners are encouraged to engage and share their thoughts on the podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Business Over Cocktails

02:29 The Vision Behind the Podcast

05:24 Lauren's Personal Journey and Background

11:26 The Podcast's Unique Approach and Audience

14:26 What to Expect in Upcoming Episodes

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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What happens when the strategy stops working? When your mindset blocks start shouting louder than your ambition? When your story begins to shift—and your business needs to shift with it?

Welcome to Business Over Cocktails—the podcast where real conversations take center stage.

Hosted by Lauren Najar, business strategist, founder, and guide for entrepreneurs navigating the in-between, this show goes beyond the surface. Each week, Lauren sits down with soulful leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs to talk about the real stuff: the pivots, the growing pains, and the mindset shifts that quietly changed everything.

You’ll also hear solo episodes where Lauren pulls back the curtain on what she's seeing behind the scenes—because she’s in it too. The work, the waiting, the vision.

This podcast is for you if you're evolving, expanding, or holding onto your dream in the midst of the unknown. It’s a space for honesty, depth, and soulful strategy—designed to meet you right where you are.

So pour something you love, and let’s get into the conversations that actually matter—because business isn’t just about what you do; it’s about who you become.

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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