How Getting Pregnant HELPS You Build a Business Empire | Ep 43 Lauren Loreto

Ever wonder how to build a brand, run a business, and be a present parent - all at once?In this episode, we’re cooking lunch and talking shop with Lauren, founder of Brand Good Time, a branding agency that helps disruptor brands stand out with bold, human-centered messaging. We dive into Lauren’s journey from corporate burnout to full-time entrepreneurship, how an unplanned pregnancy reshaped her priorities, and what it really takes to grow a business while raising a family. She shares real, actionable advice on finances, branding, hiring, and building a business with heart - and without burnout. We also get into slow living, supportive partnerships, and why your community might matter more than your business plan. Whether you're in the thick of scaling a business or just daydreaming about leaving your 9-to-5, this one’s for you.Chapters: 00:00 - Intro04:39 - Building a Disruptor Brand and the Importance of Messaging08:21 - Leaving Corporate and Finding Your Support System20:00 - The Shift from Hobby to Business25:02 - The Importance of Financial Systems28:55 - The Real Estate Journey39:09 - Creating a Strong Remote Culture45:08 - Advice for Entrepreneurs45:51 - The Loneliness of Entrepreneurship and Finding a Coach50:11 - Future Goals and New Business Ideas 👇 Want to grab anything we mentioned in the episode? Find them all in one spot: https://a.co/4NQUNdd Join Our Women's Mastermind: https://woman.heatherblankenship.com/ Lauren's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL81tLXO5Mt/?hl=en Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherblankenshipx3 Heather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.blankenship.182/ Heather's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherblankenshipx3 Heather’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-blankenship-271908140/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-me/id1713972310 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EtqDw41QW193bH3TKnCiI Listen, rate and subscribe!