Success, Survival and Starting Over w/ Heather Wylde

In this soulful and candid conversation, Lauren sits down with business coach, musician, and digital nomad Heather Wylde to explore the deep intersections between personal growth, trauma recovery, and entrepreneurship. Celebrating her one-year anniversary as an international traveler, Heather shares how a leap of faith to move to Mexico changed the trajectory of her life and career. From confronting toxic coaching environments to becoming a champion of ethical sales and authentic business practices, Heather’s story is a masterclass in honoring intuition, embracing vulnerability, and finding success on your own terms. She also reflects on her cancer survivor journey and how it reshaped her understanding of resilience, identity, and connection in both life and business.Episode Highlights:Heather celebrated her one-year anniversary as a digital nomad.Moving to Mexico was a leap of faith for Heather.Personal trauma can significantly impact professional growth.Intuition plays a crucial role in decision-making.Cancer survivors often redefine their understanding of success.Building authentic connections is vital in business.It's important to surround yourself with supportive people.Business is a messy science experiment, not a paint-by-numbers process.Healing from trauma requires time and the right support.Success looks different for everyone, especially after adversity.Chapters00:00 Celebrating a Year of Digital Nomad Life02:37 The Journey to Mexico: A Leap of Faith05:11 The Evolution of Heather's Career07:48 Finding Purpose in Sales Coaching10:22 Intuition and Life Decisions13:12 Trusting Yourself Through Trauma15:46 The Impact of Personal Growth on Business26:18 Navigating Self-Doubt and Toxic Influences29:03 Messages from the Depths of Despair31:04 Finding Purpose in Coaching33:34 The Impact of Personal Struggles on Coaching35:03 The Evolution of Sales Perspectives43:16 Redefining Sales: From Sleazy to Ethical51:30 The Ripple Effect of Coaching54:19 Misunderstandings in Sales and Lead Generation56:09 Personal Growth and Overcoming Past Trauma58:19 Redefining Success Through Healing01:00:13 The Impact of Life Challenges on Mindset01:04:08 Navigating Cancer Journeys and Personal Transformation01:16:28 Finding Support in Difficult Times01:19:04 Exciting New Directions in Life and BusinessConnect with Heather Wylde:Instagram: http://instagram.com/heatherwyldecoachYouTube: http://YouTube.com/@heatherwyldeFast YES Mini Coursehttps://go.heatherwylde.com/fastyesminiUpcoming Events:Chicago Retreat - July 14-16, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/iid9wbr2ycNapa Retreat - October 5-8, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/cetj223rsrGrowth & Connect Events - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/hb2a0mwbqwLet’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.