Blending Heart & Business: How Dr. Lauren Lawson Built a Nonprofit Therapy Model That Works

Season One Reflections: One Year, 52 Episodes, and the Courage to Begin

In the final episode of Season One, host Liz Kent reflects on a full year of The Thriving Mompreneur podcast—52 weeks, 52 episodes, and countless conversations supporting moms in business. Liz shares what it truly took to bring this long-held dream to life, the unexpected personal growth that came from showing up consistently, and the power of community, collaboration, and asking for support. As she steps into a short break before Season Two, Liz offers heartfelt encouragement to listeners who feel a persistent nudge toward something meaningful. This episode is a reminder that you don’t need perfect timing, full clarity, or every skill to begin; you just need the courage to take the first small step. Key Takeaways * Dreams become real through small, consistent steps. You don’t need the whole plan—just the willingness to start and keep going one step at a time. * Creative projects often give back more than expected. What began as a business tool became a grounding, clarifying, and deeply meaningful outlet. * Community is essential for mom entrepreneurs. Connection with other women who “get it” reduces isolation and fuels growth for everyone. * You don’t have to do everything yourself. Outsourcing and asking for support isn’t a weakness, in fact, it’s often the reason progress happens at all. * Perfection isn’t required to be impactful. Showing up as a real, imperfect human builds trust and creates genuine connection. Quotes From the Episode * If you’re listening and you have a dream that feels ‘not yet,’ I promise you that you can get there. * This podcast has given me so much more than I ever expected. * Even if you can do everything yourself, that doesn’t mean you should. * If there’s a nudge that you just keep feeling, don’t ignore it—just start. Resources Mentioned Host Liz Kent * Get your free Private Practice Blueprint Checklist here [https://mailchi.mp/lizkentcoaching/launchwithconfidence?fbclid=PAVERFWAMue3BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp0bd8jEm1-cK2LjeVF4djyKETIxhDkGCTpJevAn2rSfyc-6So3sPpPgmhfyd_aem_OV3QcXvoKyk-P40yY3h3-g]. * Profit Power Session: Free 30-minute mini-coaching session for therapists and other mompreneurs looking for support in growing or scaling their business. Book here. [https://calendly.com/mompreneurcoaching/profit-power-session?month=2025-09] * Instagram: @LizKentCoaching [https://www.instagram.com/lizkentcoaching/?hl=en] * Website: https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/ [https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/] * Facebook Group: The Thriving Mompreneur Collective [https://www.facebook.com/groups/lizkentcoaching/] Subscribe & Leave a Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content! Episodes released weekly.

Celebrating the Wins You Almost Missed: Reflecting on Growth, Capacity, and Progress in 2025

In this episode of The Thriving Mompreneur, we pause before goal-setting season to do something many high-achieving women skip: reflect on wins. As moms and business owners, it’s easy to rush past progress and focus on what didn’t get done. This episode is an invitation to slow down, look back, and honor the work, growth, and resilience it took to get through the year. Sharing both business and personal wins from 2025, Liz explores why reflecting on what went well is grounding, confidence-building, and essential for aligned goal-setting. From running two businesses on a limited work schedule to navigating family challenges, travel, health, and relationships, this conversation reminds you that growth isn’t always flashy, but it matters deeply. You’ll walk away encouraged to create your own “wins list,” recognize your capacity, and step into the new year from a place of clarity, grace, and self-trust. Key Takeaways * Reflecting on wins is grounding, not bragging. Celebrating progress helps you see how your time, energy, and values actually aligned, especially in imperfect seasons. * You’ve done more than you think you have. Looking at a full year of progress reveals growth that’s easy to miss when you’re focused on day-to-day survival. * Capacity wins matter as much as productivity wins. Emotional regulation, patience, boundaries, and presence are just as meaningful as revenue or milestones. * Limited schedules don’t mean limited impact. Running a business on fewer workdays can still result in meaningful growth, sustainability, and fulfillment. * Confidence for the future comes from evidence of the past. Seeing what you’ve already built makes it easier to set goals from a place of trust rather than pressure. Quotes From the Episode * We’re so used to holding everything and moving on to the next thing that we forget to acknowledge what we’ve already carried. * Reflecting on wins helps us set goals from a place of confidence instead of scarcity. * These aren’t just nice things that happened; they’re emotional wins, capacity wins, and energy wins. * If you never stop to acknowledge your wins, you miss the clarity and confidence they bring. * You’ve really been building a life this year, and that’s worth recognizing. Resources Mentioned Host Liz Kent * Get your free Private Practice Blueprint Checklist here [https://mailchi.mp/lizkentcoaching/launchwithconfidence?fbclid=PAVERFWAMue3BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp0bd8jEm1-cK2LjeVF4djyKETIxhDkGCTpJevAn2rSfyc-6So3sPpPgmhfyd_aem_OV3QcXvoKyk-P40yY3h3-g]. * Profit Power Session: Free 30-minute mini-coaching session for therapists and other mompreneurs looking for support in growing or scaling their business. Book here. [https://calendly.com/mompreneurcoaching/profit-power-session?month=2025-09] * Instagram: @LizKentCoaching [https://www.instagram.com/lizkentcoaching/?hl=en] * Website: https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/ [https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/] * Facebook Group: The Thriving Mompreneur Collective [https://www.facebook.com/groups/lizkentcoaching/] Subscribe & Leave a Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content! Episodes released weekly.

How Glory Brooks Balances Business, Family, and Being Herself Online

In this heartfelt and energizing episode of The Thriving Mompreneur, Liz sits down with content creator and mom of two, Glory Brooks, half of the beloved YouTube duo Slice and Rice. Glory shares how she and her husband Matt went from college kids running separate YouTube channels to building a thriving full-time family business rooted in creativity, culture, and consistency. She opens up about navigating major leaps of faith, creating boundaries to protect marriage and motherhood, balancing work from home with kids, and the surreal moments that come with growing a public-facing brand. This conversation is a beautiful blend of entrepreneurial wisdom, faith-driven decision-making, and the real-life juggle of being a mom and a creator. Key Takeaways * Slow, steady growth can be a gift. Glory and Matt spent years creating before seeing major traction. That slow build taught them discipline, identity, boundaries, and humility, preparing them for long-term success. * Big leaps should be rooted in conviction, not impulse. Glory quit her job only after a full year of prayer, counsel, and waiting, which was an intentional pause that gave her clarity and confidence. * Boundaries protect your marriage and your kids. Glory shares how they learned early on not to let YouTube become an idol, how they separate “coworker energy” from “spouse energy,” and why they don’t film on days when they aren’t emotionally aligned. * Working from home with littles requires flexibility and realism. From nap-time editing marathons to learning when not to work, Glory emphasizes listening to your kids’ needs and committing to true off-hours. * Authenticity builds connection. The videos that took off—cultural exchanges, everyday POV grocery hauls, real-life cooking—resonate because they feel honest, unpolished, and genuinely joyful. Quotes From the Episode * We really felt in our bones that this is where the Lord was leading us. * Slow growth was honestly the biggest blessing in disguise. * We had to learn early on not to idolize YouTube. * Raising your children is a full-time job; trying to work at the same time wasn’t fair to them or to me. * Seeing people in person say, ‘You got me through a hard time,’ makes everything worth it. Resources Mentioned Host Liz Kent * Get your free Private Practice Blueprint Checklist here [https://mailchi.mp/lizkentcoaching/launchwithconfidence?fbclid=PAVERFWAMue3BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp0bd8jEm1-cK2LjeVF4djyKETIxhDkGCTpJevAn2rSfyc-6So3sPpPgmhfyd_aem_OV3QcXvoKyk-P40yY3h3-g]. * Profit Power Session: Free 30-minute mini-coaching session for therapists and other mompreneurs looking for support in growing or scaling their business. Book here. [https://calendly.com/mompreneurcoaching/profit-power-session?month=2025-09] * Instagram: @LizKentCoaching [https://www.instagram.com/lizkentcoaching/?hl=en] * Website: https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/ [https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/] * Facebook Group: The Thriving Mompreneur Collective [https://www.facebook.com/groups/lizkentcoaching/] Guest Glory Brooks * Slice N Rice: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@slicenrice/videos] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/slicenrice/?hl=en] * Glory’s Instagram: @gloryk814 [https://www.instagram.com/gloryk814/?hl=en] * Matt’s Instagram: @senotoku [https://www.instagram.com/senotoku/?hl=en] Subscribe & Leave a Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content! Episodes released weekly.

Blending Heart & Business: How Dr. Lauren Lawson Built a Nonprofit Therapy Model That Works

In this eye-opening episode of The Thriving Mompreneur, Liz sits down with Dr. Lauren Lawson, a therapist, nonprofit founder, clinical supervisor, and mom of two little boys. Lauren pulls back the curtain on a little-known path for therapists: running a nonprofit therapy practice that blends the accessibility of community mental health with the autonomy and sustainability of private practice. She shares how her early experiences in a volunteer-run crisis hotline sparked her mission, how she scaled her nonprofit across two states, and why she ultimately left a high-level director role to pursue the life and work balance she truly wanted after becoming a mom. Lauren also breaks down misconceptions about nonprofit therapy models, how she trains clinicians in both clinical and business skills, and why so many therapists feel called to serve lower-income communities without sacrificing their own financial stability. This episode is packed with revelations for therapists and entrepreneurs alike. Key Takeaways * Nonprofit therapy practices are a viable and legal business model that allow clinicians to blend private-pay options with sliding-scale and Medicaid services. * Community mental health and private practice are not the only two paths. A small, nonprofit outpatient model can provide flexibility, sustainability, and community care. * Transparency with clinicians is essential. Sharing reimbursement rates, overhead, and pay structures supports trust and combats burnout in the field. * Motherhood shifted Lauren’s career trajectory, leading her away from an on-call, high-stress director role and toward full-time nonprofit leadership with a healthier work-life balance. * Many therapists feel called to serve underserved populations but think it’s financially impossible, but Lauren’s model shows it can be done sustainably. Quotes From the Episode * We’re taught there are only two options: community mental health or private practice. This model blends the best of both worlds. * I realized I could serve my community without sacrificing my income or my sanity. * Therapists want to offer accessible care, but they also deserve to build a life that works for their families. * Transparency is a core value for me; my clinicians know exactly why they're paid what they're paid. * The reaction I get from therapists is always the same: ‘Why did no one tell me this was possible? Resources Mentioned Host Liz Kent * Get your free Private Practice Blueprint Checklist here [https://mailchi.mp/lizkentcoaching/launchwithconfidence?fbclid=PAVERFWAMue3BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp0bd8jEm1-cK2LjeVF4djyKETIxhDkGCTpJevAn2rSfyc-6So3sPpPgmhfyd_aem_OV3QcXvoKyk-P40yY3h3-g]. * Profit Power Session: Free 30-minute mini-coaching session for therapists and other mompreneurs looking for support in growing or scaling their business. Book here. [https://calendly.com/mompreneurcoaching/profit-power-session?month=2025-09] * Instagram: @LizKentCoaching [https://www.instagram.com/lizkentcoaching/?hl=en] * Website: https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/ [https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/] * Facebook Group: The Thriving Mompreneur Collective [https://www.facebook.com/groups/lizkentcoaching/] Guest Dr. Lauren Lawson * Coaching website: https://laurenlawsoncoaching.com/ [https://laurenlawsoncoaching.com/]  * Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonprofitleader [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonprofitleader]  Subscribe & Leave a Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content! Episodes released weekly.

Calming Your Nervous System: Simple, Holistic Ways to Restore Balance

In this solo episode of The Thriving Mompreneur, host Liz Kent dives deep into what it really means to regulate your nervous system and why it matters so much for moms and entrepreneurs who are constantly “on.” Liz explains how chronic stress and overstimulation can keep our bodies stuck in fight-or-flight mode and shares practical, science-backed ways to reset. From progressive muscle relaxation and grounding exercises to lifestyle shifts around sleep, nutrition, and environment, she walks through accessible strategies to help you build calm into your day. You’ll walk away with tools to restore balance, reconnect with yourself, and bring a sense of steadiness into your family and business life. Key Takeaways * Regulation starts with awareness. Noticing signs of dysregulation, like irritability, exhaustion, or racing thoughts, is the first step toward restoring calm. * Small, consistent practices matter most. You don’t need big changes; brief pauses, breaths, or sensory resets throughout the day can help your body feel safe. * Your body and mind are constantly communicating. Emotional stress affects your physiology, and physical cues (like breathing or movement) can calm your mind. * Co-regulation is powerful. Staying calm helps others, especially your kids, feel safe and grounded too. * Holistic habits create stability. Balanced nutrition, quality rest, mindful movement, and calming environments all support a regulated nervous system. Quotes From the Episode * “We can’t live in a constant state of go, go, go and expect our bodies to feel safe.” * “The goal isn’t to be calm all the time; it’s to know how to come back to calm.” * “When you regulate your own nervous system, your kids can borrow your calm.” * “Rest and sleep are not the same. We need both to restore our systems.” * “You don’t have to overhaul your life to regulate your nervous system. Start with one small, consistent pause each day.” Resources Mentioned Host Liz Kent * Get your free Private Practice Blueprint Checklist here [https://mailchi.mp/lizkentcoaching/launchwithconfidence?fbclid=PAVERFWAMue3BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp0bd8jEm1-cK2LjeVF4djyKETIxhDkGCTpJevAn2rSfyc-6So3sPpPgmhfyd_aem_OV3QcXvoKyk-P40yY3h3-g]. * Profit Power Session: Free 30-minute mini-coaching session for therapists and other mompreneurs looking for support in growing or scaling their business. Book here. [https://calendly.com/mompreneurcoaching/profit-power-session?month=2025-09] * Instagram: @LizKentCoaching [https://www.instagram.com/lizkentcoaching/?hl=en] * Website: https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/ [https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/] * Facebook Group: The Thriving Mompreneur Collective [https://www.facebook.com/groups/lizkentcoaching/] * Liz’s recommended calming techniques: * Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Tense and release muscle groups while breathing deeply. * Butterfly Hug: Gentle alternating taps across the shoulders to activate calm. * 4-7-8 Breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7, exhale for 8 to slow your heart rate. * Five Senses Grounding: Notice 5 things you can see, 4 touch, 3 hear, 2 smell, and 1 taste. * Nature & Movement: Go for a walk, do yoga, or simply step outside to reset your system. * Weighted Blankets & Calming Environments: Use sensory tools and decluttering techniques for nervous system support. Subscribe & Leave a Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content! Episodes released weekly.