What it’s like to navigate entrepreneurship before and after becoming a mother. From time freedom to identity shifts, spiritual growth, money changes, and how a change in lifestyle impacts ambition.

Inside the episode:

 
Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9n9RHSS5Jo 

Let's connect:   Have a question or want me to dive deeper into a topic from the episode? DM me on Instagram or email [email protected]

If you’ve ever felt pressure to show up as the polished, filtered, “brand-friendly” version of yourself, this episode is for you. 

What we talk about:

The difference between realness vs. performative realness

What social media used to feel like (the 2005 blogging era + drunk Twitter)

Why people are craving authenticity more than ever

The time I breastfed during a surprise "cameras on" podcast episode 

How being your real self changes everything from dating to business

Journaling Prompt:

How can I return to realness in my life, my style, or my business? What does one small step toward being more myself look like today?

Let's Connect: 

Follow me on Instagram @laurenmessiah

Can you borrow energy from clothing and transmute it into your own? We're exploring that concept in this week's episode 'The Frequency of Style.' 

What we talk about:

The story behind my $4,000 Prada bag and why it was more than just a purchase

How style operates on a frequency and what it means to “borrow” that energy

Why a Zara outfit can make you feel just as powerful as Prada (but only when your energy is on point)

How to go from borrowing energy and becoming it (and then transmuting everything to match it)

How to use clothing, coaching, and creativity as stepping stones to your next level

What it looks like when your style begins to match your frequency 

A practical experiment to help you notice and embody the energy behind what you’re naturally drawn to

Resources mentioned:

Style Like a Mother Episode 2: The Prada Bag Story

Bonus Episode: The Dragonflies Made Me Do It

Follow me on Instagram @laurenmessiah

 Who Do You Want to Be?

I almost didn’t record this episode. I was tired, just got back from traveling with Onyx (his first flight!), and after being stranded at LAX for 90 minutes without a car seat, the last thing I wanted to do was podcast. But a commitment is a commitment, and I made one to show up every week.

This week’s episode was inspired by a DM from a listener who’s struggling with ruined clothes from baby messes, and feeling like she’s losing herself in motherhood.

We talk about:

- The difference between who you’re becoming and who you want to be
- How your style can help you stay connected to yourself
- Why your “fancy clothes” are meant to be lived in, not saved
- Letting go of perfection and choosing presence

If you’ve ever looked at your closet and thought, “What’s the point?” this one’s for you.

Resources Mentioned:

The Mommy Makeover Series on Instagram

Submit a Question:
DM me on Instagram @laurenmessiah or email [email protected] with your style, motherhood, or mindset questions.

Episode 12: 

The Missing Link:

This week’s episode is a special one, it’s the first time I’m recording on video! If you want to see my face while I talk, head over to my YouTube channel (@LaurenMassiah) and check it out. I don’t know if this video thing will be a regular thing, but for now, we’re rolling with it.

This episode wasn’t planned at all. I had a whole calendar mapped out, but life threw me a curveball. I was challenged to say “yes” to things I’d normally say “no” to, and here we are, on video, talking about a topic I never thought I’d share: my hair journey and how it ties into business and motherhood.

Buckle up, because this episode is raw, unstructured, and totally off the cuff.

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My Hair Journey: Growing up mixed race in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia area), my hair was always a struggle. My mom, who isn’t Black, did her best, but she didn’t know how to handle my texture. From mayonnaise treatments to dreadlocks in college, to chemical relaxers and disastrous DIY experiments, my hair has been a lifelong challenge. It wasn’t until I discovered wigs and weaves that everything changed. That missing link opened up a whole new world for me.

The Concept of the Missing Link: Whether it’s hair, business, or motherhood, there’s always a piece of information or guidance that can transform your journey. For me, discovering wigs and weaves was the missing link for my hair. In business, it was learning about marketing and sales. In motherhood, it’s understanding that you can’t do it all and need to prioritize.

-"Stop looking at other people and wondering what’s wrong with you. There’s nothing wrong with you, you just haven’t gained the complete knowledge yet."

-"If you change the question to start asking for all of the information, instead of beating your head against the wall, everything changes."

-"Figure out where you want to go, ask what’s missing, and then call in the guide or the next right step to close the gap."

-YouTube Video Episode: If you want to see my face, then head over to my YouTube channel (@LaurenMassiah) and check it out.

 Connect with Me:

So I have to ask you... what’s your missing link? What’s that one thing you feel like you’re stuck on, and what’s stopping you from asking for help? Shoot me a DM on Instagram (@laurenmessiah) or email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear your story.

See you next time!
​

XO,

Lauren

Episode 11: 

Start Now, Figure It Out Later

I'm here to convince you to just go for it. If you're an entrepreneur, or anyone who has "given birth" to a business, a new identity, or a reinvention of yourself, this episode is for you. I'm tired of seeing people wait for the "perfect time" to start a business, a family, or anything that feels big and scary. That perfect time never comes! That's why I live by the motto Fire, Aim, Ready, not the other way around. 

In this week's episode, we're talking about getting it done and embracing the one philosophy that has served me so well in business and, now, in my life as a mom: Start Now, Figure It Out Later. All of the most impactful moments in my career happened because I started before things were perfect. As scary as these moments were, they always worked out better than I could have imagined.

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Why overthinking is just procrastination in a different outfit: I've trained over 7,000 stylists, and it's the most common thread I see holding people back.

How I started my YouTube channel: It started because two friends told me to just do it. So I had my assistant, who is NOT a videographer, hold my old iPhone in my kitchen, and we just started shooting. No fancy equipment, no scripts, no studio. I just committed to showing up consistently. And that little channel? That channel now has around 90,000 subscribers. It's led to TV spots, press, and over 90% of my customers found me there. All because I just started. 

The story behind Style Boss Academy: I launched the course before I ever made the course. I was totally done teaching stylists, I was burnt out. But the idea wouldn't leave me alone, so I went to the beach with my journal and mapped it all out. I had no videos, no curriculum, just an idea and a checkout page. I set this huge, scary money goal, and the pre-launch did almost DOUBLE that.

The creation of this very podcast: I didn't get a fancy studio or mic. I'm literally sitting in a Zoom room on my roof talking into my phone because I just decided to get it done.

"Overthinking kills momentum. Getting in action is just going to snowball into more action."

 "Start now, figure it out later. The finish is always freaking beautiful, even if the start is messy."

"Perfect doesn’t exist. The stars are never perfectly aligned for you to make that big, scary decision."

"We gotta do it messy. We gotta do it dirty. Because overthinking is just procrastination wearing a different outfit."

Speaking of Style Boss Academy, the four-year pre-launch anniversary is coming up 🎉🎉 From October 27th to the 31st, I'm holding the first-ever sale on the program, with lots of fun surprises. Make sure you're subscribed to my emails and watching my Instagram stories so you don't miss it! 

 Connect with Me:

So I have to ask you... what is that thing you've been sitting on that you could just start, like, today? Shoot me a DM on Instagram (@laurenmessiah) or email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear your story.

See you next time!
​

XO,

Lauren

Episode 10: 

A Mother of a Vision

I’m casting a new vision, one that includes a $13M house, pancakes in the kitchen with my kids, and making more money as a mom than I ever did as a single, childless woman.

In this week's episode, I'm sharing the story of how a vision I dared to have a decade ago completely shaped the life I'm living today. Now, I'm eight months postpartum, and I get to be a present mom and a badass entrepreneur. I am a 44-year-old woman who has built a career from absolutely nothing to massive success, and that’s a huge part of my identity that I’m not willing to give up. But I also want to be a full-time, fully present mother. I feel so lit up when I’m creating content for my business, and I feel just as lit up when I’m hanging out with my son, Onyx. So, I decided I would make my own path. 

So, I’m creating a new, even bigger mother of a vision.

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The Pants and Shirt Analogy: Why being asked to choose between career and motherhood is as ridiculous as choosing between pants or a shirt. You need both to function!

Breaking the Either/Or Narrative: Society loves to pit working moms against stay-at-home moms, but I’m here to say, “Why not both?” 

The Power of Vision: How casting a vision for your life can change everything. I share my personal story of creating a vision at 34 for the life I’m living now at 44, and how it all unfolded perfectly.

Faith + Action = Magic: Vision boards are great, but you’ve got to take inspired action to make your dreams a reality. I share how I built my business step by step to align with my vision of being a present mom and a badass entrepreneur.

Motherhood as a Spiritual Teacher: Motherhood has been the ultimate personal development journey for me. I share how becoming a mom has expanded my heart, my mind, and my perspective on life.

Creating Time for Both: There’s always time if you make it. I share how I structure my days to balance work, motherhood, and everything in between.

Daring to Dream Big: I’m casting a new vision, one that includes a $13M house, pancakes in the kitchen with my kids, and making more money as a mom than I ever did before. 

"If you can imagine it in your mind, it means that in some way it can become a reality."

"Faith is fun when everything works out, but when you can’t see the working out, that’s where faith is actually faith."

"Dare to create a mother of a vision, even if it doesn’t fit into other people’s narratives."

⬇️ **FREE DOWNLOAD**:  Boss Mom Time Blocking Template

 Connect with Me:

I want to hear from you! I'm challenging you to dare to create your own mother of a vision. Don't worry about the "how" right now, just get clear on the "what." Shoot me a DM on Instagram (@laurenmessiah) or email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear your story.

See you next time!
​

XO,

Lauren

My uterus has been through it ... Fibroids, endometriosis, and cysts. Add my age to the mix, and you have a recipe for not getting pregnant. Yet here I sit, a new mom at 44, to a beautiful baby boy.

80% of women will develop fibroids by the age of 50.

25-30% of women will experience symptomatic fibroids.

The symptoms? Heavy periods, anemia, pelvic pain, back pain, abdominal bloating, and difficulty getting pregnant or carrying the baby to term.

Every time I post about my fibroids journey online, I'm met with a flood of DMs, comments, and emails. Fellow sufferers want hope, to ask questions, and get advice from someone who has gone through it.

I'm always happy to respond to these requests because fibroids are no joke.

Then it hit me, now that I have a podcast, I can walk people through my entire journey. From natural remedies to surgery to spiritual solutions.

So here it is, a bonus episode dedicated to my fibroids. Share with anyone who is suffering. I hope it helps.

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Episode 9: 

Baby, Take a Shower! 

Society tells us that being a hot mess mom is just part of the deal, right? One day, I decided to experiment. I got dressed, nothing fancy, just a cute outfit, a little makeup, and my jewelry. I took Onyx and my dog, Yohji, out for a walk to the coffee shop. And you know what happened? Nothing. Nobody held the door for me. Nobody offered to help as I juggled a stroller, a baby, a dog, and my tea. I thought, wow, does the world just hate moms?

So the next day, I tried something different. I went out looking like a total mess, hair unbrushed, no makeup, wearing whatever I could grab. And suddenly, everyone wanted to help. People were holding doors, offering to carry things, and giving me those “Oh, you poor thing” looks. It hit me: when you look like you have it together, people assume you don’t need help. But when you look like you’re struggling, they rush to your aid.

Society has glamorized the “hot mess mom” look, and while it’s funny and relatable sometimes, it’s not the vibe I want for you. Looking a mess is almost celebrated, but I think it gives women a free pass to look like garbage when they don’t even want to.

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Why getting ready matters: I share the stats and research that prove how self-care routines like showering, grooming, and getting dressed can reduce stress, boost confidence, and even lower cortisol levels. Plus, I talk about how creating a morning rhythm can actually help regulate your baby’s mood (Yes, mama, your self-care helps your baby too!).

Making time for yourself: I know what you’re thinking, “Lauren, I don’t have time!” But trust me, you do. I break down how to find those precious moments, whether it’s during your baby’s nap, while they’re in a pack-and-play, or by taking shifts with your partner. 

Simplifying your routine: From easy hairstyles (hello, cornrows!) to a five-minute makeup routine, I share my hacks for looking polished without spending hours. I also talk about how I switched to clean beauty products and created a portable “getting ready station” with my trusty caboodle.

Wardrobe hacks for moms: I get real about the postpartum closet struggle, clothes that don’t fit, decision fatigue, and the temptation to just wear the same thing every day. I share how I’ve edited my wardrobe, created go-to outfits, and embraced a “capsule-adjacent” approach to make getting dressed quick and stress-free.

The magic of getting dressed: Did you know that what you wear can actually change how you feel and perform? It’s called enclothed cognition, and I explain how putting on real clothes, even if it’s just a cute matching pajama set, can make you feel more capable, focused, and confident.

"Society glamorizes being a mess after you have kids, but feeling put together can fuel your confidence and provide structure in your day."

"When you see a mother who is happy and dressed, society assumes she’s either lying about being happy or has a nanny and a rich husband. Why can’t we just celebrate her?"

"Looking a mess is almost celebrated, but I think it gives women a free pass to look like garbage when they don’t even want to."

⬇️ **FREE DOWNLOAD**:  How to Get Ready with a Newborn: Your official get-ready guide with product recommendations.

 Or you can download it for free at style.laurenmessiah.com/episode9

 Connect with Me:

Mama, I want to hear from you! How are you reclaiming your mornings and making time for self-care with your little one? Let me know! Shoot me a DM on Instagram (@laurenmessiah) or email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear your story.

See you next time!
​

XO,

Lauren

Episode 8: 

Romanticizing the Night Shift

Those first two weeks home with Onyx were rough. My hormones were crashing, and every evening, as soon as it was time to go to bed, I knew I wasn’t going to sleep. I’d be waking up every couple of hours to feed, swaddle, change diapers, and cry. It felt like an endless cycle, and I hated it.

But one night, as I sat there in the dark, I had a thought: what if I stopped fighting the night shift? What if, instead of dreading it, I leaned into it? What if I made it something special, something I could actually enjoy? And that’s exactly what I did. I decided to romanticize the night shift, and it completely changed my experience.

If you’re a new parent struggling with the night shift, this episode is for you. I am sharing all of my nighttime secrets. This may sound crazy, but they will have you loving the newborn stage. Yep, those 3am wake-ups will have you loving life.

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Logistics of the Night Shift: How my husband and I took shifts to ensure we both got some uninterrupted sleep.

The Sunset Scaries: How I overcame the dread of nighttime by shifting my energy and mindset. How I reframed the night shift to make it the highlight of my day.

My Night Shift Essentials: Practical tips to create a comforting and enjoyable nighttime routine.

“If you decide that it’s not going to suck, it’s not going to suck.”

“Romanticizing those late-night feeds with your newborn changed the whole game for me.”

"I'm not into roughing it. I'm into figuring it out so I can enjoy every stage of motherhood."

⬇️ **FREE DOWNLOAD**:  Romanticizing the Night Shift

 Or you can download it for free at style.laurenmessiah.com/episode8

 Connect with Me:

I’d love to hear how you’re romanticizing your life! Let me know! Shoot me a DM on Instagram (@laurenmessiah) or email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear your story.

See you next time!
​

XO,

Lauren