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Aug 2023
52m 56s

DBE 124: From Grief to Growth: How Your ...

JESSICA DEROSE
About this episode

In this episode of the Digital Business Evolution podcast, Jess is joined by CPA Lauren Furtado.  Lauren, who has a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and business, has overcome tremendous grief and emerged with a powerful mindset that drives her success. She is skilled at recognizing toxic energy and avoiding it, which has proven to be instrumental in her personal and professional growth.

Additionally, in this episode, Lauren will provide valuable insights from her 18 years of experience as a CPA, along with her work as a financial coach. Join us as we uncover valuable strategies for navigating unexpected challenges, building resilience, and finding success amidst life's ups and downs. Stay tuned for an inspiring and informative conversation with Lauren - you won't want to miss it!

As always, cheers to your evolution!

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to handle grief and trauma and use it to shape your mindset for business and entrepreneurship.

  • Learn about components of cash in and cash out in your business. 

  • Learn about adjusting expectations for friendships and focusing on meaningful interactions and growth

Key Timestamps:

[6:55] –  Accountants in 3 buckets

[17:11] – All about cash flow

[25:41] – Widowed and adjusting work life balance

[36:24] – Resilience and boundaries in personal life

[40:04] - Mindset and personal growth 

Episode Quotes:

  • “There is no opportunity for you to grow, for you to adjust, for you to get perspective, if you're going to hide it, avoid it and not look at your numbers.”  - Lauren Furtado

  • “It's really about checking in frequently and saying, things are looking a little different now; and now, I might need help with something else.”  - Lauren Furtado

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Connect with Lauren Furtado 

Instagram: @Laurenfurtado

Connect with Jess

Instagram: @iamjessicaderos

TikTok: @iamjessicaderose

YouTube: Jessica DeRose 



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