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Hospitality Businesses

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lauren Kershner. Before I ventured into the business world, I worked in the wine industry, managing tasting rooms and planning events. That’s when I stumbled upon the exceptional Lauren, whose catering services added that perfect touch to our events. Our connection has grown, and Lauren now owns several hospitality businesses in Sonoma Valley.

Lauren’s journey started with culinary school in Napa Valley, but she soon realized her passion lay in the business side of the industry. Her creative business development, partnerships, and collaborations have driven her businesses’ remarkable growth since their launch in 2017. From there, we also dive into her experiences as a stepmom, managing multiple businesses, and the secrets to getting started in the culinary world.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on the parallels between hospitality and motherhood. Not only that, discover Lauren’s incredible journey and achievements, from being recognized as a top businesswoman under 40 to her ventures in the wine country. This multifaceted conversation is a must-listen, so tune in!

“The feeling of excitement and nervousness are actually pretty intertwined. So whenever I’m feeling anxious, nervous, or kind of scared about leaping and doing something reaching out to someone, I think, “Maybe this is excitement, not nervousness.”

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Motherhood, hospitality, and entrepreneurship.
• Career evolution from culinary to creative business development.
• Building a personal brand and network in a new industry.
• Entrepreneurship, productivity, and family culture.
• Time blocking, self-care, and overcoming challenges in business and life.
• Building relationships with stepchildren.

CONNECT WITH LAUREN

Follow Lauren: @goodgraciouseats

Explore the Goodness Gracious Eats website: https://www.goodnessgraciouseats.com/

Learn more about Songbird Parlour: https://www.songbirdparlour.com/

Visit the Valley of the Moon Kombucha webiste: https://www.valleyofthemoonkombucha.com/

CONNECT WITH KELSEY

Follow Kelsey: @thisiskelseysmith

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Summary Keywords

business, events, day, kitchen, work, songbird, friend, bit, love, chef, stepmom, valley, connect, fun, business owner, hospitality, catering, built