The Program Design Podcast

Lauren Monique
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Welcome to the Program Design Podcast.  I'm your host, Lauren Monique- teacher and curriculum writer turned program mentor and business strategist for coaches, educators and online experts.  Whether you're looking to create your first ever group coaching program or scale your current offer for more freedom, revenue and consistent income, this is the podcast for you.  Here you'll find practical strategies and encouragement mixed with a bit of manifestation and intuition to help you design and grow a program you love.  encouragement and inspiration Let's dive in!

  1. 1D AGO

    79 - How a Health Coach Grew Her Program to 9 Different States and 100s of Students with Ali Hively

    If your ideal client isn't a consumer, but is actually an organization, district or school- this is a fantastic episode for you! In this week's Case Study episode, I interview Ali Hively, a previous client, teacher and health coach and founder of Rise Girl: a program that empowers girls (grades 3 and up) with confidence, connection, and healthy habits through evidence-informed programs they love. When we first worked together, Ali had a lot of content already created. Once we streamlined it and her process, she's now been able to focus solely on her main signature program, Rise Girl... and has been able to grow it to 100s of students across 9 states (and counting)! And has grown her business to over 6 figures. She not only shares about the impact our work had on her business, she also shares fantastic insight on the mindset it takes to grow your own and how to grow your audience outside of the usual collabs, ads and IG growth strategies we're used to seeing in the online space. If you want to learn how to grow with speaking and conferences, sell to organizations instead of consumers, or if you want some inspiration to grow your business that isn't in the "make money" niche, this one is a must listen. To Connect with Ali: Visit https://www.risegirlprogram.com/  Or on connect with her on instagram at @ali.hively Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

    39 min

  2. JAN 29

    78 - Should You Still Be Running Your Business As Usual?

    This one is coming off the back of a recent masterclass I ran... When I woke up feeling like - "Should I really still be running my business as usual?" I mean... It seems crazy when people are literally being killed in the street. But I worked through this and landed on my favourite affirmation that has helped me through my most recurring money block. And if you're anything like the thoughtful, kind and caring clients I tend to attract, it's likely a big block for you too (that you may not even be aware of). This quick episode is good one to listen to especially when you're feeling discouraged or powerless about what you're witnessing right now.  Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

    11 min

  3. JAN 22

    77 - How I Organize My Days, Weeks and Months as a Coach (in 25 Hours a Week): Part 2

    Have you ever felt like you're running out of time in your day... or that it's hard to balance marketing with delivery... or maybe you're newer in your business and you're wondering how you should really be spending your days at your desk (now that you get to choose how to spend it)? Or maybe... You're curious to see how other people are spending their days as entrepreneurs? In this series I'm diving into how I organize my days, my weeks and my months as a coach so that you can feel organized and focused in 2026. Part 1: Getting Direction In Part 1, we looked at a more macro level- how I plan out my quarter, my month to have a clear focus of where my time should be spent. Check out Part 1 here. In this episode, we're diving into how I plan my weeks and days from there. In this Part 2 episode, you'll hear: Why I look at my big picture plan for my quarter and month first, before creating a to do list How I run my weeks to balance serving clients, running and growing the business (and the mistake I was making and why it cost me in revenue)How I spend my days so I have time for what matters most (instead of feeling like I don't have enough time!)Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

    15 min

  4. JAN 15

    76 - How I Organize My Days, Weeks and Months as a Coach (in 25 Hours a Week): Part 1

    Have you ever felt like you're running out of time in your day... or that it's hard to balance marketing with delivery... or maybe you're newer in your business and you're wondering how you should really be spending your days at your desk (now that you get to choose how to spend it)? Or maybe... You're curious to see how other people are spending their days as entrepreneurs? In this series I'm diving into how I organize my days, my weeks and my months as a coach so that you can feel organized and focused in 2026. In this Part 1 episode, you'll hear: How I plan out my quarter (and if you really need to plan out your year)How I plan out my month to balance revenue generation and client deliveryThe difference between sales and marketing and where you should be spending your time, depending upon the season of business you're inHow to think about planning our your own time big picture before we dive into the more micro planning (daily and weekly) next week In Part 2, we'll dive into my weekly and daily rhythms. Stay tuned! Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

    24 min

  5. JAN 8

    75 - My Word for 2026

    Do you choose a word for your year? I really wanted to share this episode with you in December 2025, but it wasn't quite ready yet. I was very much in the doing doing doing (which definitely relates to the word I'm choosing this year!)... I needed the time to pause and reflect over the break to refresh and get really clear on where I'm going this year- and I know it was exactly what I needed. In this episode, you'll hear: My word for the year and the lesson I needed to relearn at the end of 2025 (the same one I often end up coaching my clients on)How I bridged the gap from going from 1:1 to a group format (it didn't happen overnight)Why giving yourself permission to run your business your way is not only "allowed"- it will actually make it sustainable for you in the long runWhy this is the perfect segue into my next series coming next week: How I Organize My Days, Weeks and Months as a CoachMy intention for this episode is to help you reflect on where you want to go in 2026 and to give you permission run your business on your own terms. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

    26 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    74 - What I Would Prepare In Advance If I Was Launching a Program in 2026

    One of the main challenges I hear from coaches who have launched programs before: Their past mentors have recommended they build it as they go... but it doesn't feel professional... And is a major cause of stress. It does not have to be that way! And it doesn't mean preparing your entire program in advance either. In this episode, you'll hear:  Why building as you go can stress you out... and why creating it all first can leave you overthinking or giving up The exact elements I would prioritize having prepared in advance if I were to start a new program (and what I'd leave for later... and how I get them done) How to find the right balance for youDid you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

    25 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    73 - 5 Lessons After Doubling My Revenue in 2025

    It can be so tempting to move onto the next thing in your business- Especially when it doesn't feel like it's "working". The next launch, the next strategy, the next shift. But I know for me, when I actually take the time to look back, that's when I know what to focus on for the next year... and what to stop repeating. In this episode, you'll hear: The identity shift that quietly guided my best decisions this year- long before the strategy made sense on paperThe financial lens that completely changed how I evaluate growth (and why I didn’t see it sooner)The boundary I tend to let go of (that can cost me in time and money!), and when I needed to bring it back into placeHow I stopped leaving things up to chance in my business How I went from thinking "I hope this works" to knowing with certainty that it would Interested in Signature Program Design? If you're interested in finding out more info about our Signature Program Design coaching program, DM the word SIGNATURE on Instagram! I'd love to chat about it with you.  https://www.instagram.com/laurenmonique.business/  Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

    30 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    72 - How To Set Up Your Program To Scale: Group Program Systems [Delivery Systems Part 2]

    In last week's episode, Part 1 of Delivery Systems, we looked at delivery systems for your 1:1 work to save you time each week- (Because one of the challenges to creating a more scalable offer is actually having the time to create it when you're already maxed out at 1:1's!) In Part 2, we're diving into Group Program Delivery Systems- how to think about systems so that your program is set up to grow, without sacrificing a quality client experience.  In this episode, you'll hear: Why Delivery Systems are more than just tech platforms, and what to look at insteadWhat to look at when you onboard new clients, and how to make sure they feel supported (without you having to do everything manually)Why every deliverable needs a system, and how to think about creating a system for each one of yoursHow to think about renewals and offboarding: two often-overlooked parts of your Delivery Systems that quietly make or break your referrals, retention, and repeat revenue. Resources Mentioned: Want to get on the Early Bird registration list for the bonus Pilot Program Design December call? Send me a DM on Instagram @laurenmonique.business! Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

    33 min
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Welcome to the Program Design Podcast.  I'm your host, Lauren Monique- teacher and curriculum writer turned program mentor and business strategist for coaches, educators and online experts.  Whether you're looking to create your first ever group coaching program or scale your current offer for more freedom, revenue and consistent income, this is the podcast for you.  Here you'll find practical strategies and encouragement mixed with a bit of manifestation and intuition to help you design and grow a program you love.  encouragement and inspiration Let's dive in!

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  • Creator
    Lauren Monique
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
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