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  • Being A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur (Q+A included)

    We're ending season 2 with a juicy episode where Lauren goes deep into her story and journey in entrepreneurship and being a full-time creative. The number one question we receive is "how did you become an entrepreneur?" and "how do you make a living doing all your passions?". You're in for a treat in this in-depth episode where Lauren also answers YOUR questions on all things entrepreneurship and mindset.

    Stay tuned until the end for a sweet invitation on what's next and how you can work with Lauren on your very own journey towards a passion-filled and purposeful life!

    And gear up for an amazing Season 3 of Thrive + Thread later this year!!

    Thanks for being a part of this amazing community - we have some incredible offerings coming up just for you!

     

    BTS Talent:

    • Produced by Jessica Millete of co-mrkt
    • Music by Ngawang Samphel
    • Podcast Cover Art by Roxanne Atienza

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    52 min
  • Anxiety Meditation

    If you're trying to quiet an overthinking mind or calm your nerves, tune into this quick meditation to ground you back into the present, and reconnect you to your breath, body, and mind.

    Lauren guides you through a visualization that helps you repeat some mantras and helps you take your power back in your relationship with anxiety. You are not your anxiety, it's a part of your life and we can learn to befriend it.

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    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    18 min
  • Confidence Meditation

    Feeling a little off or not yourself? Want an extra boost of confidence?

    Tune into this 15-minute guided visualization and mantra practice to cultivate self-confidence. If you only have a few minutes to spare, fast forward to the end to listen to the affirmations that'll help you reset and take charge of how you want to show up. Lauren leads you through a practice that invites you to reconnect, drop in and release. You'll be reminded of how powerful you are, and who doesn't need more of that?

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    20 min
  • How to Navigate Stress and Honor your Needs

    Are you stressed? Need a moment? Tune into this 25 min episode where we break it down on how to move through your stress and actually honor what you need. Lauren shares a few practices to help you show up for yourself, which in turn helps you show up better for those in your spaces.

    Ask yourself "What do I need in this moment?" and watch how your body and emotions will let you know. To better navigate stress, we must first know ourselves and listen. Tap in!

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

    --

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    27 min
  • How To Release The Pressure Of Being Perfect

    We got so much great feedback from the last episode - we thought that releasing the need to be perfect or have it all together would be a great follow up episode. 

    Tired from trying to be everything for everyone? Wish you could care less? Tune into this short, but meaty episode where Lauren speaks from the heart on:

    • setting your mind right for the day
    • how messy is magical
    • how striving for perfection robs us of our authenticity and more!

     

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

    --

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    28 min
  • The Mother Wound: What it is and How to heal with Jenn Hepton

    The Mother Wound - more people are talking about it lately. Tune into this mind-blowing conversation with Jenn Hepton, a Conscious Parenting, and Hynobreathwork coach to chat all things on what it is, how to heal, and how to create a more flow state in your life. 

    Are you ready? Let's dive in - be sure to take some notes, this episode has the potential to change your life!

    In this episode of Thrive + Thread:

    • Unpacking what the mother wound is
    • Why it's so important to heal and love on our inner child
    • Acknowledging the inner mother within you
    • How to reparent ourselves
    • Learning how to find safety in ourselves

     

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

    --

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    58 min
  • How To Stop Being Hard On Yourself and Why It's Ineffective

    Being hard on yourself doesn't help, it actually keeps you stuck, and frustrated. There's a way to strive for success and go for your dreams, without compromising your self-love and joy. Learn 8 ways that can help you break the yucky pattern of being hard on yourself and learn how to approach yourself with compassion and gentleness. We get super real in this one, press play!

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    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    29 min
  • Emotional Rest, We All Need It

    Do you know when you're emotionally exhausted? Unlike physical tiredness, it's not as easy to identify when we're emotionally drained. Between being the super supportive friend to dealing with the daily news... we're giving more than we're receiving. And let's be real, we're so busy doing, that we often forget to see how we're BEing. Today, take this time to ask yourself these reflective questions and check-in with your mental health. You are so worthy of resting and honoring how you feel. Hit play.

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    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    24 min
  • Self-Acceptance and Emotional Self-Care with Mental Health Therapist Celesta Palmer

    This week Lauren is joined by mental health therapist Celesta Palmer who specializes in offering culturally competent counseling for multicultural and multiracial populations. Together in this episode, they shine a light on emotional health, self-compassion, and body acceptance. At the intersection of faith and mental health, tune into a rich, and empowering conversation on how to thrive in your daily life. Grab your cup of coffee or tea or wine... and get cozy with this raw and intimate convo with two friends trying to thrive in our world.

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    Thank you to Roxanne Atienza for our beautiful brand new podcast cover art! Roxanne (@rabbiitonthemoondraws) is an empathy-driven art director, designer, and illustrator based in Richmond, VA. Check out their shop which includes AAPI and Filipinx empowered apparel, accessories, and prints. We are honored that Roxanne blessed our podcast with their wonderful talents.
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    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    45 min
  • Self-Forgiveness Meditation

    Have you done anything you're not too proud of? Are you replaying the situation over and over again, wondering when that nagging feeling will go away? You are not alone my friend.

    Join us for an encouraging and relevant episode and meditation on Self-Forgiveness, followed by a few journaling prompts to help you reflect and find some peace. Let's drop the weight of the past so we can make space for an empowered future. Hit Play!

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    Thank you to Roxanne Atienza for our beautiful brand new podcast cover art! Roxanne (@rabbiitonthemoondraws) is an empathy-driven art director, designer, and illustrator based in Richmond, VA. Check out their shop which includes AAPI and Filipinx empowered apparel, accessories, and prints. We are honored that Roxanne blessed our podcast with their wonderful talents.
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    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

    --

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    20 min

About Thrive and Thread

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to this sacred space for healing, self-love, personal growth, and creativity. There will be solo and interview episodes where we'll talk through how to thrive in life by threading the elements of mindfulness, as well as guided meditations with original music. We'll move from self-doubt to self-trust, make time for what matters, and step boldly into our purpose!