In this episode, Janice is joined by Lauren Kwedar Cockerell, founder and president of Kwedar & Co., for an honest conversation about resilience, motivation, and what it really takes to keep the motivation as an entrepreneur.
Lauren shares how being laid off at eight months pregnant became the unexpected start of her entrepreneurial journey, and how she turned a difficult season into the foundation for a thriving business.
Lauren opens up about the power of starting over, the importance of having mentors and a strong support system, and what it looks like to keep going when things feel uncertain. She and Janice talk about the reality of entrepreneurship, the loneliness that can come with it, and why resilience is less about having it all figured out and more about continuing to get back up.
They also get into the emotional side of leadership, processing hard moments, journaling through challenges, and learning not to let difficult seasons define you. Lauren shares the mindset that has helped carry her through some of her biggest pivots: this is the best thing that’s ever happened to me, I just don’t know how yet. It’s a conversation full of real perspective for women leaders and entrepreneurs who are building something meaningful while navigating life in real time.
Guest:
Lauren Kwedar Cockerell
Founder and President, Kwedar & Co.
Website: https://www.kwedarco.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-impatient-entrepreneur/id1697334800
Instagram: @kwedarco
Personal Instagram: @melindagale
Podcast: The Impatient Entrepreneur
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkwedar/
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