Inspiring Sh!t with Lauren Ciesco

THIS could make you $750k in one year (& Huge Announcement)

This is probably one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done in my business. It feels like a pinch me moment to be able to give something like THIS away… Jen Navaro, Emily Renda, and I came together as business besties to create something bigger than any of us could do alone — and we’re officially launching Trusted Friends Agency! In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how it all came together, the lessons we’ve learned about building businesses rooted in authenticity (not bro marketing), and what it really takes to scale your sales without burning out. ✨ And the best part? We’re kicking things off with a $20K done-for-you sales funnel giveaway. This is the exact kind of funnel we built for a client who went from $100,000 to $750,000 in a single year. And yes — this could be the sales funnel that changes everything for you, too. Listen in for all the details on how to apply. If you’re a purpose-driven coach, consultant, expert or thought leader (especially if you’re 40+ and ready to get visible without the awkwardness or hustle), this one’s for you. 📌 Key moments: [00:02] How Trusted Friends Agency was born [00:06] Escaping “bro culture” in sales [00:09] From $100K → $750K in a year [00:11] Why our funnels actually convert [00:12] Inside the $20K giveaway package [00:14] Who can apply + what to expect Come celebrate with us, get inspired, and maybe even win a funnel that changes your whole business. CLICK HERE⁠ [https://www.trustedfriendsagency.com/sales-funnel-giveaway] to Apply for the Done For You Sales Funnel https://www.trustedfriendsagency.com/sales-funnel-giveaway [https://www.trustedfriendsagency.com/sales-funnel-giveaway] 🔗 Want personalized support growing your business? CLICK HERE to schedule a call with me. https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds[]=6351033 [https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds[]=6351033] 🎧 Listen to the Inspiring Sh!t podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube 📲 Connect with me: 📹 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco] 👯‍♀️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/ [https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/] 💻LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/] 📱Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/] Check out my website ➡️ https://www.laurenciesco.com/ [https://www.laurenciesco.com/] 📧 Business inquiries or collaborations: Email me at lauren@laurenciesco.com [lauren@laurenciesco.com] 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications—new episodes and trainings drop weekly! 😘

7. Entrepreneur Superpowers: Alignment, Emotions & Doing It Your Way

Entrepreneurship is emotional—and for those of us building purpose-driven businesses over 40, alignment matters more than any funnel. In this episode, we talk about the real superpowers that help us scale: emotional intelligence, intuitive strategy, and doing business in a way that feels good. If you’ve ever felt behind, blocked, or unsure how to show up authentically online… this conversation is your permission slip. Jen Navarvo and I share how I’ve grown our businesses with flow (not hustle), and how to work with your emotions—not against them—while scaling your personal brand. Whether you're reinventing yourself, craving deeper visibility, or wondering if it’s “too late,” this is for you. We cover identity shifts, nervous system business growth, and how to actually stay in alignment when it gets messy. Spoiler: there’s no one-size-fits-all. But when you build your business your way, everything changes. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The reality of building a business over 40 04:00 – Alignment vs hustle: what it really looks like 10:00 – Why emotions are your superpower in sales 16:00 – How to show up authentically (even if you're scared) 26:00 – Identity shifts + energetic strategy 38:00 – Feeling good IS the business plan 52:00 – Real talk on timelines, pivots, and personal power 👇 Ready to scale with soul? Subscribe + comment your biggest takeaway. 🔗 Want personalized support growing your business? CLICK HERE to schedule a call with me. https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds[]=6351033 [https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds[]=6351033]   🎧 Listen to the Inspiring Sh!t podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube 📲 Connect with me: 📹 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco] 👯‍♀️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/ [https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/] 💻LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/] 📱Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/] Check out my website ➡️ https://www.laurenciesco.com/ [https://www.laurenciesco.com/] 📧 Business inquiries or collaborations: Email me at lauren@laurenciesco.com [lauren@laurenciesco.com] 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications—new episodes and trainings drop weekly! 😘

6. Lifestyle Entrepreneurship: Create a Business That Feels Good and Lights You Up

We didn’t leave our old careers just to build another business that burns us out.   This episode is a love letter to the women 40+ who are done following outdated formulas—and ready to create a business that fits their life, not the other way around.   We’re talking real-deal lifestyle entrepreneurship: slow business, aligned strategy, joy-first decisions, and the messy (but magical) process of redefining success from the inside out.   This isn’t about overnight millions or morning routines. It’s about freedom, fulfillment, and finally doing it your way.   ✨ You don’t need to “earn” rest. Your desires are the strategy. And no—you’re not behind.   Timestamps  00:00 – Intro: What is lifestyle entrepreneurship? 02:00 – Our personal visions: freedom, impact, and fulfillment 06:00 – From hustle to alignment: when we knew it had to change 10:45 – Why fun and space became non-negotiables 14:00 – Building strategy around your energy (not the algorithm) 18:00 – How to know what kind of business actually fits you 25:00 – Real talk: emotional maturity + slowing down to scale 33:00 – What success looks like now (and why we wouldn’t go back) 👉 Hit play if you’re ready to scale with soul, get visible without selling out, and finally create a business that honors your whole self.   🔗 Want personalized support growing your business?⁠ CLICK HERE⁠ [https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=6351033] to schedule a call with me.⁠ ⁠ [https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=6351033]    🎧 Listen to the Inspiring Sh!t podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube   📲 Connect with me: 📹 YouTube⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco]  👯‍♀️ Facebook⁠ https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/]  💻LinkedIn⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/]  📱Instagram⁠ https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/]  Check out my website ➡️⁠ https://www.laurenciesco.com/⁠ [https://www.laurenciesco.com/]    📧 Business inquiries or collaborations: Email me at ⁠lauren@laurenciesco.com⁠ [lauren@laurenciesco.com]    🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications—new episodes and trainings drop weekly! 😘

Ep.5 Not Your Typical Money Conversation

This is not your typical money conversation. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it actually looks like to go from making money easily… to not knowing how you’re going to pay your bills… to rebuilding from a deeper, more powerful place. If you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur, expert or coach (especially 40+ and done pretending), this one’s gonna hit home. We talk about… ➡️ The shame spiral that happens when your bank account doesn’t match your brilliance. ➡️ The real reason your nervous system freaks out around sales. ➡️ How detaching your net worth from your self-worth is the most profitable move you can make. From rock-bottom money moments to redefining success on our own terms—we’re talking jobs, side hustles, selling as your actual self, and finally making money in a way that feels good. Because when you stop chasing cash and start embodying confidence? That’s when it all clicks. 🎯 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – From cringe content to confidence on camera 04:15 – Tying self-worth to sales (and how we stopped) 10:20 – Debt, breakdowns, and the deep stuff no one talks about 18:30 – The freedom of getting a job without making it mean anything 27:45 – Safety, nervous systems & why “just think positive” is a trap 36:00 – Building a business that matches your energy—not your ego 47:50 – Sales, embodiment & showing up unapologetically 56:00 – Final truth: You’re already enough, money or not 🔗 Want personalized support growing your business? ⬇️ to schedule a call with me. https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds[]=6351033 [https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds[]=6351033] 🎧 Listen to the Inspiring Sh!t podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube 📲 Connect with me: 📹 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco] 👯‍♀️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/ [https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/] 💻LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/] 📱Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/] Check out my website ➡️ https://www.laurenciesco.com/ [https://www.laurenciesco.com/] 📧 Business inquiries or collaborations: Email me at lauren@laurenciesco.com [lauren@laurenciesco.com] 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications—new episodes and trainings drop weekly! 😘

Ep.4 How to Authentically Show Up Online & In Your Business

If you’ve ever felt awkward, performative, or not yourself on camera, you’re going to love this conversation. 🎥 In this episode, we’re breaking down how to feel confident showing up online, even if fear, perfectionism, or the pressure to "perform" has held you back before. You’ll learn what sharing authentically really means (hint: it's not about being an emotional mess) and how to show up as your most self-expressed version without feeling fake or salesy. We’re talking about overcoming fear of being seen, creating content that feels natural, and selling your offers with full integrity—without emotional manipulation or icky tactics. If you want your business to feel like you — aligned, ethical, and empowering — this episode is your permission slip. ✨ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome: Why Authentic Content Creation Matters 02:00 - How to Stop Feeling Performative on Camera 06:00 - Building True Confidence to Be Seen 12:00 - Moving Through Fear and Showing Up Anyway 18:00 - Authentic Selling Without Emotional Manipulation 30:00 - Integrity in Marketing and Content 48:00 - How to Express the Truest Version of Yourself Online 55:00 - Final Thoughts: You’re Meant to Be Seen and Heard 🔔 Subscribe if you’re ready to create authentic content, overcome visibility fear, and build a business rooted in purpose, integrity, and true self-expression. 🔗 Want personalized support growing your business? Schedule a call with me ⬇️ https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds[]=6351033 [https://laurenciesco.as.me/schedule/c1c7b445/appointment/6351033/calendar/1505724?appointmentTypeIds[]=6351033] 🎧 Listen to the Inspiring Sh!t podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube 📲 Connect with me: 📹 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenCiesco] 👯‍♀️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/ [https://www.facebook.com/laurenciesco1/] 💻LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenciesco/] 📱Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/] Check out my website ➡️ https://www.laurenciesco.com/ [https://www.laurenciesco.com/] 📧 Business inquiries or collaborations: Email me at lauren@laurenciesco.com [lauren@laurenciesco.com] 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications—new episodes and trainings drop weekly! 😘