What happens when motherhood, loss, and a pandemic collide? For Nicole Krygsheld, it sparked a quiet but powerful transformation. In this episode, Lauren sits down with the founder of Sweet Pea Designs to unpack how a childhood spent in a greenhouse planted the seeds for a dream that would bloom years later through postpartum depression, career pivots, and one life-changing backyard baby shower. Nicole shares the honest truth about starting a business from her basement while raising babies, how flowers became her form of healing, and why her shop is about more than pretty petals—it’s about presence, purpose, and perseverance.
Episode Highlights:
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction
02:30 – Growing Up in a Greenhouse
08:15 – Postpartum, Purpose & Pivoting
14:45 – Starting Sweet Pea Designs at Home
20:30 – Transition to a Cedar Lake Storefront
28:10 – Balancing Business, Family & Identity
35:50 – Flourishing Moments & Advice for Mompreneurs
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→ Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect
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