Finish Line Moments: Miles, Momentum, and Mastery: Lauren Kershner’s Journey in Running and Business

Lauren Kershner knows what it takes to go the distance both on the trails and in business. On this episode of Finish Line Moments, she shares how running transformed her confidence, helped her overcome self-doubt, and became a guiding force in her life.As the founder of Goodness Gracious Private Chef & Catering, Songbird Parlour, Valley of the Moon Kombucha, and West Wine Tours, Lauren has built multiple thriving businesses in Sonoma. She draws fascinating parallels between running and entrepreneurship: both demand perseverance, focus, endurance, and a mindset that keeps you moving forward, even when the miles or challenges pile up.Beyond her professional success, Lauren coaches Girls on the Run at Sonoma Charter School, inspiring young girls to develop confidence, resilience, and joy through movement. From personal milestones like completing her first marathon in Honolulu to cultivating community and balance at home in Sonoma, Lauren’s story is a celebration of momentum, mastery, and living life stride by stride.