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Mindful Moments

Lauren Ashleigh

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In today's society we are led to believe that self-care and wellness is something we have to schedule or something earned. What if I told you that you deserve a healthy well-being and it can be as simple as turning your phone on DND at night. Every other Wednesday join host and wellness curator Lauren Ashleigh for Mindful Moments where she talks about all things considered wellness.
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She's Busy AF

Lauren Loreto

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She's Busy AF is a podcast dedicated to pushing growth-stage brands brands forward. Led by Lauren Loreto of Brand Good Time™️, episodes feature guests, relatable stories and strategies you can start implementing now to see big changes in growing your audience of loyal fans. Lauren is on a mission to make business and marketing EASIER and more EFFECTIVE for brands through this podcast - empowering her listeners to build a sustainable brand that stands the test of time. The best part: every ep ...
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Wichita State’s Salese Blow joins the podcast to talk about following up on standout freshman season. She discusses the origins of her nickname, why she stuck with WSU after a coaching change, and her impressions of freshman KP Parr as defensive pest. We also dive into her basketball family and how it goes when she … Continue reading "Roundhouse po…
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Wichita State pitchers Nick Potter and James Umbarger give us a look into their first months at a new university and new baseball program. They talk about their roots in baseball and their journey to Wichita State. Both are former catchers, so we discuss how playing that position helps them on the mound. They reveal … Continue reading "Roundhouse p…
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Wichita State outfielder Lauren Lucas and first baseman Cam Compton update us on fall practices and their rebound seasons after injuries sidelined both in 2024. They talk about staying engaged as unofficial hitting coaches last spring and how they leaned on teammates and family while out of uniform. They discuss outfielder Ellee Eck, one of … Conti…
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Special episode drop (breaking the hitatus). We went to IBOUND 2024 so you didn't have to :P In this episode, hosts Lauren and Aurrie recap their experiences at the INBOUND marketing conference. Lauren, founder of Brand Good Time, and Aurrie, founder of Hopson Ray, share key insights from sessions on B2B LinkedIn ads, AI in content creation, and em…
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In a bonus episode, we talk with former Arizona coach Dave Rubio about Shocker volleyball coach Chris Lamb and his coaching roots. Lamb, entering his 25th season at Wichita State, met Rubio as a club coach in California and formed a friendship. Lamb coached as an assistant under Rubio for two seasons at Arizona before … Continue reading "Roundhouse…
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Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy and Tami Cutler, of strategic communications, join the podcast to reminisce about volleyball coach Chris Lamb as he enters his 25th season at Wichita State. We discuss Lamb’s passion for teaching the sport, educating fans and using baseball analogies. We talk about the first NCAA team in 2004, the … Continue readi…
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Coach Kristi Bredbenner helps us celebrate ground-breaking on the indoor practice facility at Wilkins Stadium (10:30 a.m., Sept 14) with a description of the new building, why it is needed and the timeline for construction. We also talk about the rise in softball’s popularity and how WSU’s success set the groundwork for fundraising. Bredbenner upda…
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Wichita State volleyball assistant coaches Katie Zimmerman and Ashleigh Houlton join the podcast to preview the season. We talk about the scrimmage against Kansas State, their thoughts on the AAC adopting a conference tournament and the rule change on double hits. We also discuss newcomer Sarah Barham and her play as a middle blocker, Emerson … Con…
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Wichita State forward Ronnie DeGray III joins us to break down summer workouts and two of the newcomers who popped in his eyes. He discusses his late-season surge in 2024 and how coach Paul Mills boosted his confidence. DeGray also talks about how his father influenced his basketball career, why he wears No. 3 at … Continue reading "Roundhouse podc…
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Matej Bosnjak, a 6-foot-9 center from Croatia, joins the podcast to talk about his home country, his favorite food and his passion for soccer club Hajduk Split and the Green Bay Packers. Bosnjak discusses choosing Wichita State, his adjustment to the United States and why he wears No. 17 for the Shockers.…
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Women’s basketball coach Terry Nooner updates fans on summer practices and the exhibition tour of the Virgin Islands. We talk about adding athletic ability and height to the roster and his desire to play faster. We discuss his options to play point guard, Taylor Jameson’s energy at practice and Jayla Murray’s hard work since last … Continue reading…
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When was the last time you paused to consider how your well-being affects your work? Ashleigh Hubbard joins Lauren Loreto in a heart-to-heart about the symbiotic relationship between personal health and professional success. This chat traverses their personal evolutions: Lauren's pivot from the weightlifting circuit to the entrepreneurial fast trac…
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Ever wondered how the emotional pull of a well-told story can transform your brand's presence? Emmy award-winning filmmaker Mariana Henninger joins us to reveal just that. Through her lens, we discover how to harness personal tales that foster trust and prompt action—crucial ingredients for any business looking to make a lasting impact. Find Lauren…
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Have you ever been struck by lightning—metaphorically speaking, of course? That's the jolt of inspiration you'll feel when you hear Erin, improv virtuoso and empathetic leadership guru, recount her leap from the corporate grind to the founder of her own company, Improve It. Our chat brims with laughter and sage advice, as we talk about why empathet…
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We've talked up and down about how to use AI in marketing, but what about to create more efficiencies in overall business operations? On this episode of She's Busy AF, Lauren brought on Weston Ferguson, COO of McGraw (a growth agency), to dissect the role of AI in reshaping business operations. They chat about how AI tools like ChatGPT are not only…
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Strapped for cash but overflowing with ambition? In this episode, I'm talking through marketing strategies that don’t require a Scrooge McDuck vault of gold to get started. This is a quick and simple guide to cost-effective growth, and in this episode of She's Busy AF, I break down how to expand your reach from zero to hero with a budget that's les…
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In recent years there’s been a renaissance of interest in psychedelics in the West, on a scale not seen since the first wave of medical research in the 1950s and 60s. Drugs like DMT, ketamine and psilocybin (the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms), are now being researched as medications to take alongside therapy for the treatment of various …
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Ever wondered how thought leadership can transform your brand's reach and reputation? Lexie Smith, the brain behind GROWTH MODE Agency, THEPRBAR, inc., and the Pitchin' and Sippin' podcast, joins me, Lauren Loreto, for an illuminating chat on this very topic. Together, we dissect the art of pairing expertise with branding to not only attract leads …
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In recent years there’s been a renaissance of interest in psychedelics in the West, on a scale not seen since the first wave of medical research in the 1950s and 60s. Drugs like DMT, ketamine and psilocybin (the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms), are now being researched as medications to take alongside therapy for the treatment of various …
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In recent years there’s been a renaissance of interest in psychedelics in the West, on a scale not seen since the first wave of medical research in the 1950s and 60s. Drugs like DMT, ketamine and psilocybin (that’s the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms), are now being researched as medications to take alongside therapy for the treatment of v…
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On this episode of "She's Busy AF," we're diving into the topic of website conversions (in a totally fun and ready-to-test way). Tune in for actionable advice on boosting conversion rates for both e-commerce and service-based businesses and learn more about the importance of data in shaping business strategies. HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR WEBSITE CONVERS…
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When you’re scaling a service-based business, client experience and operations must be many things: highly optimized, functional, streamlined, and processed. Client experience: because retention is everything. Operations: because you want nothing to fall through the cracks. On this episode of She’s Busy AF, Bella Hegarty joins Lauren to talk about …
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As I, Lauren Loreto, mark the third anniversary of "She's Busy AF," I'm taking a moment to reflect and celebrate the defining moments and lessons from my entrepreneurial journey. From the seeds of ambition planted by my parents to the inception of my first marketing agency, I've been on quite the path that has led to the creation of Brand Good Time…
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In this episode of She's Busy AF, Melissa Lohrer, a seasoned expert in business development, shares game-changing insights to redefine your agency's growth strategy. We delve into the delicate balance between scaling and sustainability, with Melissa offering personalized guidance honed from her extensive experience. From prioritizing client relatio…
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Our “SuperBowl” as marketers? The commercials for the SuperBowl. In this episode, Lauren brings on two of her team members: Mack (BGT's Marketing Manager) and Hannah (BGT's Content Manager) to go through the best and the worst of the SuperBowl ads from 2024. They're dissecting not just from a consumer POV, but a marketer's POV, and sharing what bra…
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Ever wondered how service-based businesses can tap into the power of paid social advertising? Marketing expert Lauren Ellis joins us to dismantle the myth that social ads are a playground solely for product-based ventures. With a treasure trove of insights, she guides us through leveraging these strategies to catapult your reach and meticulously tr…
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In, or approaching, a scale phase in your business? In the growth mode of a business, chaos is almost welcomed. Chaos is where you figure A LOT of things out. But what about when you get to scale mode - when you're ready to take your proven product and 10x your abilities to offer it? In this episode of "She's Busy AF," host Lauren speaks with Caitl…
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Want the lowdown on 2024 marketing trends? In this episode, Lauren discusses the future of marketing, applicable to all business ages, stages and sizes. We're covering: social media marketing, web design, marketing operations and overall strategy trends for 2024. Whether you're a B2B or B2C brand, it's imperative you know what's trending across the…
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If you haven’t considered awards as a part of your brand’s PR strategy - you SHOULD! In this podcast episode, host Lauren Loreto interviews Alison Meyer about utilizing awards as a PR strategy for brand visibility. Alison, with extensive experience in marketing and PR, explains the benefits of awards for brand visibility and credibility. They discu…
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Hire internally... or externally? That is the question! In this episode of "She's Busy AF," host Lauren Loreto explores the decision-making process behind whether a brand should hire internally for marketing efforts or outsource to external agencies. She emphasizes the importance of considering the business's growth and scaling phases, cost, expert…
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While this episode is not about marketing and pushing your business forward with marketing, if you have a team or the intention of growing one, you're going to want to listen up. In this episode of "She's Busy AF", host Lauren Loreto interviews Dr. Noor, a former medical doctor turned health insurance consultant. Dr. Noor shares her journey from pr…
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Since becoming a parent to a now-toddler, Samira Shackle has been bombarded with advice on social media - sometimes useful, sometimes not-so. She meets Helen Oliver, mother to two teenagers and school counsellor, to discuss navigating this online world and the affect it has on mothers, in particular. Samira Shackle is a journalist and the author of…
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Host, Lauren Loreto, looks forward to recording this episode ever year. In this episode, she is giving y'all a raw, transparent look at what happened for her marketing agency, Brand Good Time, in 2023 (the good and the bad!) for their growth and shedding light on their plans for 2024. If you're a B2B service provider, you'll want to tune in. SUBSCR…
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Since becoming a parent to a now-toddler, Samira Shackle has been bombarded with advice on social media - sometimes useful, sometimes not-so. She meets Lucy Jones, mother-of-three, to discuss navigating this online world and the affect it has on mothers, in particular. Samira Shackle is a journalist and the author of Karachi Vice: Life and Death in…
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Think “commercials” are way out of budget or just not the right fit for your brand’s visibility tactics? Maybe… think again. In this episode of "She's Busy AF", host Lauren Loreto interviews digital advertising expert Lara Murrant. They discuss the power and accessibility of streaming TV ad placement for brands of all sizes and explore how brands c…
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This week, we're here to make email marketing great again. In this episode of "She's Busy AF" podcast, Lauren emphasizes the importance of email marketing for service providers. She explains how nurture sequences, a series of automated emails, can educate audiences, build trust, and increase conversion rates. Lauren also shares tactics like using l…
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Calling all parties interested in learning more about the CPG industry, and how to stand the test of time in 2024: In this episode of "She's Busy AF", host Lauren Loreto interviews Monique Benoit, a seasoned professional in the consumer product space. They discuss the challenges and strategies for service-based businesses transitioning into product…
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In this podcast episode, Christina Barnett, owner of Legendairy Milkshake Bar, shares her entrepreneurial journey and the importance of social media in promoting her business – take one look at their Instagram and you’ll understand. She discusses the challenges of balancing work and personal life, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries an…
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In this podcast episode, hosts Lauren Loreto (Founder/CEO of Brand Good Time and Lakes Wallace (Client Strategy Manager at Brand Good Time) discuss various horror stories related to business experiences, submitted by listeners. The stories are WILD - and range from late invoice payments and missed potential leads, to rude prospects and problematic …
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Ever thought about niching a bit in your industry? Or how about… entering the short-term rental industry? If either have ever crossed your mind: this is an episode for you. In this podcast episode, Lauren interviews Steph Weber of The Weber Co to discuss their experiences and strategies in the Airbnb industry. They highlight the importance of brand…
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In this podcast episode, Lauren chats with Fran who is a parenting coach specializing in working with parents of challenging children. They discuss topics such as mom guilt, Fran's background as a teacher, and how she became a parenting coach. Fran shares her journey of discovering conscious discipline and implementing it in her own life and eventu…
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From contracts to proposals, visibility tactics, figuring out your ideal client and what to focus on pre-launch, Lauren is digging deep into what she's done (and what she'd do differently if starting over) and answering 11 questions she received from a founder who is starting their first business. The Importance of the Onboarding Process [00:03:16]…
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There is nothing about entrepreneurship that isn't mildly chaotic. Racing thoughts about your next growth move, or overthinking a client deliverable? Normal. Wondering if you're giving your friends and family enough attention? Normal. If you're a parent… plagued with “mom guilt”? Also normal. This conversation with Haley was so utterly refreshing i…
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In this podcast episode, Lauren chats with Cierra and Jordan, experts in Black Friday launching, who share their insights and strategies for online businesses to maximize sales and revenue during this time. They emphasize the importance of getting the offer right and being strategic with exclusive offers that add value without devaluing services. T…
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'The Real Housewives...' is a reality TV series that follows groups of successful glamorous women as they go about their daily lives. The series began in Orange County in 2006 but quickly spread to other cities in the USA and even further afield, and radio and TV presenter Nikki Bedi absolutely loves them. She is drawn in by the drama of these wome…
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'The Real Housewives...' is a reality TV series that follows groups of successful glamorous women as they go about their daily lives. The series began in Orange County in 2006 but quickly spread to other cities in the USA and even further afield, and radio and TV presenter Nikki Bedi absolutely loves them. She is drawn in by the drama of these wome…
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Welcome to... HE'S Busy AF! In this podcast episode featuring our first ever male guest, Lauren Loreto, the host of "She's Busy AF," interviews Kyle, a world-class presentation coach and story strategist. They discuss the importance of storytelling in communication and sales, with Kyle sharing his expertise in crafting impactful stories. They delve…
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