Just Show UP!

It’s time for a little Spill the Tea Friday moment — a 5-minute reality check and reminder to pause and ask yourself: Who are you being right now?

In this quick hit, Lauren’s pulling back the curtain on what it really means to be versus do. Because sometimes, we’re so focused on the checklist, the goals, and the grind that we forget to check in with the version of ourselves that’s actually running the show.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why your energy and identity shape everything you do
• How to notice when you’ve slipped into autopilot
• The question that instantly re-centers your intentions
• A gentle reminder that “being her” starts with one small choice

This isn’t about perfection — it’s about awareness, alignment, and remembering that who you become is built one moment at a time.

So grab your matcha (or your mimosa, no judgment here 🥂) and let’s spill a little tea on the version of you that’s ready to show up differently.

Takeaway:
You don’t need to do more to become her — you just need to be her, starting now.

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It’s Monday, and you know what that means — time for a little Just Show Up energy to kickstart your week. 

In this episode, Lauren’s serving up a quick dose of motivation to help you shake off the weekend, refocus on what actually matters, and remind yourself that momentum doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from showing up.

Whether you’re walking into a full calendar, feeling that Sunday scaries hangover, or just need a reminder that you’ve got this — this episode will help you reframe your mindset and reset your energy so you can move through your week with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to make Monday's more fun 
• How to use momentum to get yourself moving
• Lauren’s personal mantra's
• Some simple ideas to shift your week 

Takeaway:
You don’t need a perfect plan to have a powerful week — you just need to show up, one choice at a time.

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Starting a business is exciting… but let’s be real, it’s also a wild ride. In this episode of Spill the Tea Friday, I’m pulling back the curtain on my very couple months as a business owner and giving you the unfiltered truth about what it’s really like to go all in.

I’m sharing:

• The wins that reminded me I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be 
• The messy middle moments no one likes to post about on Instagram
• The lessons I’ve already learned about marketing, delivery, and building a foundation
• How I’m balancing the excitement of growth with the realities of figuring it all out

Whether you’re thinking about starting your own business, are in your early days, or just love some good behind-the-scenes tea, this episode is for you.

So grab your coffee (or your wine — no judgment here) and let’s spill the tea together🫖

👉 If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss future Spill the Tea Fridays. And come hang out with me on Instagram @laurenhunnewell where I’m sharing more behind the scenes of this wild entrepreneur life.

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We all hear about yearly goals, but let’s be honest—12 months is a long time. That’s why I swear by quarterly planning. In this episode, I’m breaking down the power of the last 90 days and why sitting down to do your quarterlies will completely change how you run your life and business.

Think of it like this: every 90 days, you get a built-in reset button. You don’t have to wait until January 1st to start fresh—you get four chances a year to reflect, refine, and realign.

I’ll walk you through:
✨ Why quarterly reflection is just as important as planning
✨ The key questions I always ask when closing out a quarter
✨ How to set your next 3 priorities so you actually move the needle
✨ The real magic of stacking quarter after quarter—momentum that compounds

Whether you’re a CEO, a creator, or just someone who’s tired of winging it, this episode will help you stop running on autopilot and start showing up with intention.

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In this episode, I sit down with Sydney Johnson — mom to Cecilia (Cece) and the heart behind the Friends of Cecelia fundraiser. Sydney opens up about her journey into motherhood, navigating the NICU after going into labor early, and learning that her daughter had Cerebral Palsy.

With therapies costing nearly $4,000 a month and not covered by insurance, Sydney has turned her love and determination into action, creating a fundraiser to give Cece the life-changing support she deserves.

This conversation is a raw and beautiful reminder of resilience, the power of community, and what it means to keep showing up — even when the road is hard.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Sydney’s story of becoming a mom and Cece time in the NICU.
• What living with Cerebral Palsy means for Cece today.
• The financial realities of therapies not covered by insurance.
• The heart and vision behind the Friends of Cecelia fundraiser.
• How the community can come together to support.

Ways to Support:
👉 Learn more about the Friends of Cecelia fundraiser
👉 Donate or share the fundraiser to spread awareness
👉 Follow along for updates on Instagram and ways to get involved

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In this episode, Lauren takes you all the way back to the very beginning of her Just Show Up journey. She shares the real and raw origin story of how this movement began, what it has taught her, and why sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply keep showing up.

You’ll hear:
✨ The backstory behind the phrase Just Show Up and how it became a lifestyle
✨ The lessons Lauren has learned about consistency, resilience, and trust
✨ Why taking breaks doesn’t mean you’re failing—and how to know when a pause actually serves your growth
✨ How to follow the breadcrumbs and trust the nudges along the way
✨ What happens when you finally step into what you’re meant to do—and how life starts showing up for you in return

This episode is a reminder that showing up doesn’t always mean hustling harder. It’s about honoring your journey, trusting the signs, and giving yourself permission to align with the season you’re in.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance consistency with rest, or how to trust that the next step will be revealed when you’re ready, this conversation will feel like the pep talk you didn’t know you needed.

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Spill the Tea Friday: Life Lessons & Where We Get To Let Things Go 🍵✨

Welcome back to Spill the Tea Friday! These episodes are short, unfiltered, and a chance to pull back the curtain on the real stories, updates, and lessons that don’t always make it into the highlight reel.

In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on:

• Behind-the-scenes moments you won’t see on Instagram
• The lessons that came through about presence, priorities, and perspective
• Where we all get to loosen our grip and just let things go (yes, even me 👀)
• Why the messy, unplanned parts of life are often the ones that teach us the most

Consider this your reminder that life is going to be imperfect — and that’s where the best lessons, breakthroughs, and stories live.

✨ Spill the Tea Fridays are here to keep it real, raw, and relatable. Subscribe so you never miss a sip!

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Welcome to the very first Spill the Tea Friday! Each week I’ll be popping in with a quick-hit episode where I pull back the curtain, tell some unfiltered stories, and share the real-life lessons I’ve picked up along the way. Think of it like sitting down with your bestie over lattes and gossip — except we’re spilling wisdom with the tea.

In this kickoff episode, I’m spilling on:

• The biggest life updates since the wedding 
• The things we deny within ourselves (and why they matter)
• How we downplay the fun, exciting moments instead of celebrating them
• Why I love reality TV and the parallels it holds for real life
• Why sometimes spilling the tea will be about reality TV or topics we don’t usually talk about this way
• The importance of listening to something lighthearted — because it doesn’t always have to be so serious or “tangible”

This is your official permission slip to enjoy, laugh, and lean into the lessons hidden in unexpected places. Sometimes the best wisdom comes with a little sass, sparkle, and tea.

✨ Spill the Tea Fridays are quick, raw, and real — subscribe now so you don’t miss a sip!

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In this episode, Lauren shares about the five years she spent at DBE and the lessons that shaped her into the leader and businesswoman she is today. From stepping into a role she didn’t know how to do, to wearing multiple hats, to learning how to lead with compassion instead of frustration—these are the stories and insights that came from building, growing, and launching alongside a team that became family.

In this episode, Lauren shares:

• How to show up in a role you don’t yet know how to do
• The reality of sitting in multiple seats in a growing company
• What it means to strategically align a team
• Her evolution from “Hulk manager” to a kinder, more understanding leader
• How she now thinks about mistakes and testing
• The lessons she learned from launching (and relaunching) again and again
• Her thoughts on professionalism in the online business industry
• What it was like to work with people who became family
• The biggest gifts DBE gave her after five years inside the company

Tune in to hear Lauren’s honest reflections and the wisdom she’s carrying forward into her next chapter of her very own business. 

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In this episode, Lauren is sharing the honest lessons that came out of planning and living through one of the biggest weeks of her life: her wedding week. 

If you’ve ever found yourself navigating a major milestone, juggling outside opinions, or simply trying to stay present in the middle of chaos, this conversation will help you feel grounded and supported. This episode is for you. 

Lauren goes deeper into BIG life events—whether it’s a wedding, a big move, a business launch, or something deeply personal—have a way of stretching us and showing us who we really are.

Inside this episode:

• What wedding planning revealed about Lauren's strengths (and blind spots)
• Why we do find the time for the things that really matter
• Learn how to soak in the moment and stay present during big milestones
• What to do when things don’t go according to plan (because they won’t)
• How to trust yourself when outside opinions get loud
• Why leadership includes asking for help—and how to get better at it
• The surprising way big life moments reveal who’s truly in your corner

Whether you’re planning something big or simply navigating a season of change, these lessons will give you perspective, encouragement, and maybe even a little peace in the process.

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