Motherhood, Marriage & a Flower Shop w/ Nicole Krygsheld

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:Growing up in a greenhouse and developing early work ethicNavigating postpartum depression and rediscovering purposeStarting a floral business from her basement during nap timeTransitioning from at-home business to storefront in Cedar LakeBalancing motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship with intentionChapters:00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction02:30 – Growing Up in a Greenhouse08:15 – Postpartum, Purpose & Pivoting14:45 – Starting Sweet Pea Designs at Home20:30 – Transition to a Cedar Lake Storefront28:10 – Balancing Business, Family & Identity35:50 – Flourishing Moments & Advice for MompreneursConnect with Nicole Krygsheld:FacebookInstagramFlower WebsiteGift WebsiteWedding InquiryThis podcast is brought to you in partnership with Liz Chapman & COUpcoming Events:Napa Retreat - October 5-8, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/cetj223rsrGrowth & Connect Events - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/hb2a0mwbqwSave 25% with Flodesk - https://flodesk.com/c/OR8VKLLet’s Stay Connected: → Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar → Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com → Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails → Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs a business boost and a good chat over a cocktail.