Lauren Evans: From Corporate Cubicles to Tech Streamlining Queen — a story of building what truly matters

On paper, Lauren Evans had everything: a secure corporate job, steady paycheck, even a pension. But inside her cubicle, she kept asking herself one quiet, uncomfortable question — is this it?This is the story of what happens when you stop ignoring that question.Lauren shares how she went from an 18-year-old UPS supervisor to the founder of Design and Streamline Solutions, where she helps small business owners reclaim time and sanity by simplifying their tech.We talk about the real meaning of “paying your dues,” what happens when your weekends are the only time you feel alive, and how faith and courage guided her toward a business built on purpose, not pressure.💡 In this episode:The early lessons that built lifelong confidenceWhy “secure” can be the most dangerous word in your careerThe turning point between staying safe and starting overHow a side gig became her real callingThe unfiltered truth about running your own businessWhat sustainability really means when the hype fadesThis isn’t a story about hustle. It’s about alignment — and the courage to build a life that finally makes sense.Get to know Lauren:Lauren Evans is the founder of Design & Streamline Solutions, where she helps small business owners simplify their technology and automate the behind-the-scenes systems that keep their businesses running. By streamlining the processes that often eat up time and energy, Lauren makes it easier for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, serve their clients, and enjoy the freedom they set out to create.Connect with Lauren:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenshakevansLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lshakevans/Instagram: @laurenshakevansMeet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com