Life After Widowhood and Navigating Entrepreneurship with Lauren Furtado

You're in for a real treat today because we've got the remarkable Lauren Furtado as our guest. What makes our community special is how we embrace the diverse layers of motherhood and life. It's like unwrapping a surprise gift every time you tune in.

Lauren is a master at balancing her many roles – she's Lauren, employee, mom, business owner, widow, and friend. In this episode, we explore how she gracefully juggles these hats while prioritizing self-care, even in challenging times. Lauren's journey took a turn when she became a widowed single mom of two after a successful career in public accounting. But she didn't just survive; she thrived, launching her fractional CFO services firm.

In our conversation, we uncover Lauren's secrets to resilience, boundary setting, and personal cash flow management. She also shares pearls of wisdom on navigating a job while building a business and the profound experience of balancing grief and joy in life. Don't miss this inspiring episode – grab your coffee, find a cozy spot, and hit that play button!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[5:00] The importance of having a network of connections.

[9:30] Lauren's journey from public accountant to entrepreneur.

[14:45] The game changer of working from home.

[23:25] Transitioning to a solo parent.

[27:50] Ways to deal with grief and joy.

[33:15] How to set boundaries.

[35:50] The importance of monitoring cash flow.

[45:45] The four metrics Lauren focuses on when helping others in business finance.

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