The Laila France Show

Laila France
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Laila France is the host and creator of The Laila France Show, a podcast dedicated to helping women prepare for life’s unexpected moments and feel more confident about what comes next. After the sudden loss of her husband, Laila found herself navigating grief, finances, legal matters, estate planning, health, family responsibilities, and major life decisions she never expected to face alone. Her experience became a mission: to help other women know before they need to. Through weekly conversations with trusted experts, The Laila France Show provides practical guidance on financial preparedness, legal and estate planning, women’s health and wellness, mental health, grief, resilience, personal growth, and reinvention. With honest conversations, actionable advice, and stories of hope, Laila empowers women to ask important questions, prepare for the unexpected, navigate life transitions, and build a more secure and empowered future.

Episodes

  1. Oct 26

    S1 E11: Know before you need to: Finding inner peace through meditation and gratitude

    In this episode of The Laila France Show, I welcome Ida Spritzer, founder of Inner Divinity Attraction, meditation teacher, spiritual guide, and author of Inner Divinity Attraction: The Power Within, for an inspiring conversation about meditation, gratitude, and discovering the strength within ourselves. Through our personal experiences of losing our husbands, we explore how spirituality, mindfulness, and self-reflection can help us navigate grief, embrace new beginnings, and rediscover joy and purpose after life's unexpected challenges. Ida also shares simple ways to incorporate meditation, gratitude, and positive intentions into everyday life. Join us for a meaningful conversation about reconnecting with ourselves, finding inner peace, and moving forward with hope. Know before you need to. 🩷 Connect with Ida on Instagram: @innerdivinityattraction Connect with Laila on Instagram: @lali_france 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN ▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

  2. Oct 19

    S1 E10: Know before you need to: Perimenopause, menopause & hormonal changes

    Brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, hair loss, and mood changes. Could your hormones be playing a role? In this episode of The Laila France Show, Laila sits down with professional coach and mentor Tobi Ringlever for an honest conversation about perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, and the symptoms many women struggle to understand. Through personal experiences, they explore the challenges of finding the right medical support, understanding treatment options, and advocating for your health. Because understanding your body starts with knowing what questions to ask. Know before you need to. 🩷 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN ▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

  3. Oct 12

    S1 E9: Know Before You Need To: Rebuilding Your Mind, Body & Confidence

    What happens when strengthening your body also helps strengthen your mind? In this episode of The Laila France Show, Laila sits down with licensed professional counselor, certified personal trainer, speaker, and host of The Mental Lift podcast, Karla Hutcherson, to talk about mental fitness, confidence, grief, and rebuilding after major life transitions. Karla shares how movement and strength training can support mental health, while Laila opens up about how walking, Pilates, and exercise became part of her own journey after loss. They also discuss asking for help, facing fear, having difficult conversations, and taking small steps toward feeling stronger and more confident again. Because sometimes rebuilding your life starts with simply taking the next step.  Connect with Karla:Visit Karlahutcherson.com and listen to The Mental Lift podcast. Know before you need to. 🩷 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN ▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

  4. Oct 5

    S1 E8: Know Before You Need To: Finding Your Voice, Power & Purpose

    What happens when you stop trying to be perfect and start allowing yourself to be fully seen? In this episode of The Laila France Show, Laila sits down with award-winning organizational psychology professional, international keynote speaker, songwriter, recording artist, and bestselling author Kimia Penton for a heartfelt conversation about authenticity, confidence, healing, and finding the courage to use your voice. Kimia shares how music became a source of expression and healing from an early age, how she learned to move beyond perfectionism and people-pleasing, and why embracing our natural gifts can lead us closer to our purpose. Laila and Kimia also talk about the power of friendship and supportive communities, setting boundaries, speaking up for yourself, and finding simple practices that nourish you along the way. From the touching childhood story behind a small toy pony she still keeps today to the lessons in her book, Power on Purpose: Where Authenticity Becomes Radical Leadership, Kimia reminds us that our worth isn't determined by perfection or other people's approval. Because finding your power isn't about becoming someone else. It's about having the confidence to become more fully yourself. Know before you need to. 🩷 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN ▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

  5. Sep 28

    S1 E7: Know Before You Need To: What Women Should Know About Money Anxiety & Financial Therapy

    What happens when life changes overnight and suddenly, you’re responsible for financial decisions you were never prepared to make? In today's episode, I sit down with financial expert Tricia C. Daniel to talk about financial confidence, money anxiety, and preparing before a crisis happens. We discuss how grief and trauma can affect decision-making, why financial language can feel so intimidating, and the importance of asking questions until you truly understand. Tricia also shares simple ways to make money feel less overwhelming, how to take things one step at a time, and where to begin when you don’t know what to do first. I also share what I learned after suddenly losing my husband and having to navigate accounts, investments, taxes, and financial decisions while grieving. Preparation isn’t pessimism. It’s an act of care and peace of mind. Know before you need to. 🩷 This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN ▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

  6. Sep 21

    S1 E6: Know Before You Need To: How Stress & Trauma Affect Your Health During Life Change

    What happens to your body when life changes overnight? In this episode of The Laila France Show, I sit down with Dr. Remina Panjwani to talk about chronic stress, burnout, trauma, and how major life changes can affect your body and nervous system. We discuss fight or flight, panic, sleep, hormones, and simple tools like breathing, grounding, and spending time in nature that can help regulate the nervous system and build resilience. Because preparedness isn't only financial or legal. Your physical and emotional health matter too. Know Before You Need To.™ ❤️ This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or mental health advice. 🌿 Follow Dr. Remina www.drremina.com 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN 📸 Instagram @lali_france▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

  7. Sep 14

    S1 E5: Know Before You Need To: Financial Preparedness After Losing a Spouse

    When you lose a spouse, navigating finances while grieving can feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Laila France Show, I sit down with Dr. Victoria Vysotina, Chief Investment Officer and expert in portfolio and risk management, to discuss financial preparedness after loss. We talk about organizing assets and important documents, creating a realistic budget, understanding your burn rate and cash flow, identifying financial obligations, and building financial confidence one step at a time. Most importantly, we discuss why compassion, education and finding the right financial professional matter during such a major life transition. Know before you need to. ❤️ This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN ▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

  8. Sep 7

    S1 E4: Know Before You Need To: Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

    In this episode of The Laila France Show, I sit down with attorney, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Therese Wittner to talk about the estate planning documents every adult should understand before they’re needed. We break down the difference between a will and a trust, why a healthcare proxy can be one of the most important documents you have, durable powers of attorney, guardianship for children, protecting an inheritance, and the mistakes families often make when creating or updating their estate plans. We also discuss when you should review your documents, why moving to another state or experiencing a major life change matters, where important documents should be kept, and why relying on DIY forms can create problems your family may not discover until it’s too late. Estate planning isn’t only about what happens when you die. It’s about making things easier for the people you love when they may already be facing one of the hardest moments of their lives. Know before you need to. ❤️ This episode is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice. 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN ▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

  9. Aug 31

    S1 E3: Know Before You Need To: If Your Spouse Died Tomorrow, Would You Know Who to Call? | HR, Benefits & What Happens Next

    What happens with your spouse’s job, benefits and health insurance if they suddenly pass away? Would you know who to call? In this episode of The Laila France Show, I sit down with award winning HR executive, bestselling author and international speaker Dustin Johns to discuss what every spouse should know before a crisis happens. We cover who to contact, life insurance, beneficiaries, final paychecks, PTO, 401(k)s, COBRA, death certificates and the important questions families often don’t know to ask. This conversation is for anyone who wants to make sure the person they love isn’t left trying to figure everything out alone. Know who to call. Know what you have. Be prepared. Know Before You Need To. 🩷 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN ▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

    S1 E3: Know Before You Need To: If Your Spouse Died Tomorrow, Would You Know Who to Call? | HR, Benefits & What Happens Next

  10. Aug 24

    S1:E2 | Know Before You Need To: Reinventing Yourself After Loss, Finding Your Voice, Confidence & Purpose

    What happens when life changes unexpectedly and you’re left asking, Who am I now, and what comes next? In this episode of The Laila France Show, I sit down with award winning global presence and branding strategist Elizabeth de Moraes for a deeply personal conversation about reinvention, confidence, identity, and finding the courage to step into your next chapter. We talk about rebuilding after loss and major life transitions, recognizing the value of the roles and experiences you already carry, finding your voice, walking into new rooms knowing you belong there, and surrounding yourself with the right women who will support, challenge, and lift you as you grow. Elizabeth also shares her own journey from being painfully shy to becoming a professional dancer, choreographer, international speaker, and coach, and why the parts of our past we sometimes underestimate may become some of our greatest strengths in what we build next. Because reinvention doesn’t mean leaving your past behind. It means carrying what it taught you forward and having the courage to say yes to what comes next. Know Before You Need To. 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN ▶️ YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🔗 Links in bio ✨ CONNECT WITH LAILA 🌐 www.lailafrance.com ✨ CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH DE MORAES 🌐 www.elizabethdemoraes.com 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.

  11. Aug 14

    Know Before You Need To: My Story, What I Learned & Why This Show Exists

    Welcome to the first episode of The Laila France Show. After suddenly losing my husband, James, at just 45 years old, I found myself navigating decisions and responsibilities I never imagined I would have to face alone. From funeral arrangements, finances, bank accounts, wills, estate planning, insurance, passwords, and probate to caring for my son while trying to understand what came next was overwhelming. I quickly learned how much we had never discussed and how many things I simply didn’t know. These experiences became the reason why I created The Laila France Show: to bring trusted experts, practical guidance, honest conversations, and resources together in one place so women can feel informed, empowered, and better prepared for life’s unexpected moments.In this episode, I share my story, what I learned through the experience, and the important conversations I believe every woman and family should have before the unexpected happens. We talk about knowing where important documents need to be kept, having access to financial accounts and passwords, reviewing wills and beneficiaries, understanding trusts and probate, discussing end-of-life wishes, and surrounding yourself with the right support system during times of loss and major life changes. I have poured my heart and soul into this show and hope you feel the love.Welcome to the Laila France Show! Know before you need to. 🤍 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📋 The Prepared Woman Audit🤍 The Surviving Spouse Starter Kit 🌐 Available at www.lailafrance.com ✨ CONNECT WITH LAILA 📸 Instagram: @lali_france💙 Facebook: @LailaFrance▶️ YouTube: @thelailafranceshow 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM ET/ 5 AM CT.

  • 11 Episodes

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Laila France is the host and creator of The Laila France Show, a podcast dedicated to helping women prepare for life’s unexpected moments and feel more confident about what comes next. After the sudden loss of her husband, Laila found herself navigating grief, finances, legal matters, estate planning, health, family responsibilities, and major life decisions she never expected to face alone. Her experience became a mission: to help other women know before they need to. Through weekly conversations with trusted experts, The Laila France Show provides practical guidance on financial preparedness, legal and estate planning, women’s health and wellness, mental health, grief, resilience, personal growth, and reinvention. With honest conversations, actionable advice, and stories of hope, Laila empowers women to ask important questions, prepare for the unexpected, navigate life transitions, and build a more secure and empowered future.

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  • Creator
    Laila France
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Laila France