Episode 80: A Day in Her Life with Lauren Stephens - Co-founder of Dudley Stephens and Mom of Two in Connecticut

A Day In Her Life

Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Lauren Stephens!

This week, we chat with Lauren Stephens, co-founder of Dudley Stephens—a luxury fleece clothing brand—and mom of two based in Connecticut. Lauren shares her journey from a career in high-end fashion PR to launching a thriving family business, all while balancing motherhood and creativity.

What We Discuss:

  • From PR to Entrepreneurship: Lauren’s career in celebrity PR for luxury fashion and beauty brands, and how the desire for chic fleece inspired her to start Dudley Stephens with her mom and sister.
  • Morning Routine: How Lauren rises early to focus on her intentions and set the tone for the day before her kids wake up.
  • Homework Hack: The clever strategy she uses to ensure her kids complete their homework stress-free.
  • Friday Night Rituals: How Lauren and her husband carve out intentional time together amid their busy weekdays.
  • Work-Life Boundaries: How she disconnects from work at the end of the day to recharge.
  • Meeting-Free Mondays: The practice her team uses to prioritize strategic thinking and productivity.
  • Dividing Tasks: The household task Lauren handed off to her husband to streamline their lives.
  • Fueling Creativity: The creative side projects that bring her joy and how she finds time for them.
  • What’s Next: What Lauren is most excited about in the coming year as Dudley Stephens reaches 10 years and continues to evolve.

If you’re curious about how a busy mom and entrepreneur balances work, family, and creativity, you’re going to love this episode.

Follow Luaren!

  • @laurendudleystephens
  • @dudley_stephens
  • Dudley-Stephens.com

References

  • Soulwork Journal
  • The Women
  • The Secret Life of Sunflowers
  • Bye, Baby

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