In this episode Lauren & Scott do a deep dive with speaker coach, Sally Zimney, about how creating a signature talk can help grow your business and improve your ability to tell your story. Here why Lauren invested in her Signature Talk Studio and how it turned her "on the fly" style speaking into a well thought out message for her audience. Sally's is forever asking how we might all "be moved" by sharing our human story. You can connect with Sally on Facebook over in her Move Your Audience p...
Mar 23, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 4
It's been a year since our worlds were turned upside-down due to a pandemic. In this episode Lauren & Scott reflect on what they learned, what they wish they had known and what they are most looking forward to. Also...some major life changes are happening. Listen for more!
Mar 17, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode Lauren & Scott discuss how your emotional intelligence can help and hurt your agility to be your best. They walk through the Saboteurs in the book Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine. And you'll hear how they have learned to communicate better with each other through self-awareness about their own saboteurs. Here's a link to the book: https://amzn.to/2N4h76j...
Mar 10, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Where did Lauren & Scott go...again? In short...2020 got really really really busy. And this fun little side project...got really really hard. So today we’re going to spend the entire episode updating you on our lives, business and new endeavors.
Mar 03, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode Lauren & Scott update you on how their business is doing in the middle of a pandemic. And how their mission continues as they march forward into new territory.
Aug 26, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 14
It's been awhile. And in this episode Lauren & Scott explain why they've been gone and catch listeners up on what's going on in their life. It's worth a listen, you might be feeling the same way!
Aug 19, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this episode Lauren & Scott pick up where they left off and update listeners on current COVID life. Hear the story of how #FeelGoodFriday came to be and how you can join in on the fun in your own way.
Jul 15, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 12
We've expanded! Our business is now operating in Memphis, TN and Chicago, IL and in this episode Lauren & Scott talk with our Allison Wong and Charlie Grant. The two are in charge of running the Chicago office and just so happen to be graduates of Loras College (the same collage as Lauren). Hear how the idea came to be and the journey to making the decision. Plus what's it like to work for a married couple, work with your partner and grow a business during a pandemic!
Jun 24, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 11
What happened to your 2020 goals? In this episode Lauren & Scott revisit their goals and reset them to realistic goals for the second half of the year.
Jun 17, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode Lauren & Scott sit down with Jason and Lesley Brown Rawlings in Memphis, TN. Jason works as a filmmaker who spotlights poverty and injustice. Lesley has worked in education equity and talent training. Together the four discuss the murder of George Floyd, parenting during this difficult time, systemic racism, black lives and how you can help. Their words matter and so do their lives. Find our more about Jason's work here: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/natives-1#updates/231...
Jun 03, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Happy Memorial Day week...Lauren & Scott are in the woods and have a quick message about next week.
May 27, 2020•1 min
In this episode Lauren & Scott answer a series of 8 questions that reflect on their quarantine experience (that's not over yet). Hear their answers and play along at home. What have you identified that you need to START doing? What have you identified that you need to STOP doing? What have you identified that you need to do MORE of? What have you identified that you need to do LESS of? What new you started doing with this situation that you are going to KEEP doing? How are you different? How...
May 20, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode Lauren & Scott discuss unsaid expectations, loyalty versus commitment and what it's like to have a business coach. Listen in as Lauren shares moments from her monthly coaching session with John Salajka, Vistage Chair and owner of Great Escape Coaching. John has 25 years of experience in business that brings a perspective and helps Lauren become a better leader, make better decisions, and achieve better results (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic). For more information vi...
May 14, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
As Lauren & Scott head into week 8 of quarantine (despite some communities re-opening) they discuss what's not cancelled. Both literally and figuratively. Hear their list of 10 things that have more to do with mindset than anything. Special guests reflect on things they've enjoyed while being home and how they hope those things aren't cancelled.
May 06, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode hear from couples in Iowa, Washington and Florida. The one thing they all have in common: dear friends of Lauren & Scott. And they have also been forced home with each other (and in some cases their kids). You'll hear from a doctor, two entrepreneurs, a teacher and property managers about how this has changed everything. Hearing from others around the country offers context and in general, hope for all of us.
Apr 29, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 5
With all this talk about re-opening the country, Lauren & Scott share 5 ways they are spending the next few weeks in quarantine preparing for "the other side." From determining and channeling their "zone of genius", learning a new way or skill, pivoting on "why" not "what", passion projects and vision. Share how you'll get back to work in this new norm by sending an e-mail to feedback@readyornotpocast.com.
Apr 22, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Are we still here? This week Lauren & Scott talk about what they're really feeling during their #SafeAtHome quarantine and how it's impacting their business, relationship and well being.
Apr 15, 2020•26 min
In this episode Lauren & Scott dive into what it's like to run a business, lead and team and focus on mission during a pandemic. Hear 5 ways they are getting through this and feeling hopeful. References in this episode: 1. Finance Podcast - https://anchor.fm/ready-or-not-pod/episodes/S1E7-Money-ea19ri 2. St. Patrick's Easter LIVE Stream - https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickCatholicChurchMemphis 3. Simon Sinek - The Infinite Game - https://amzn.to/3aQrX6A...
Apr 08, 2020•32 min
We're back! Yep, it took a pandemic for us to make time to record again. This time we're talking about how we're relearning to work from home, with an toddler co-worker and a company to run. Hear 10 tips and tricks about how we're getting by on what we expect is just the beginning of #FlatteningTheCurve. Here's the Simon Sinek talk we mention: https://youtu.be/6spNnsD-XOY
Apr 02, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this episode Lauren & Scott walk you through their goal setting process, review their 2019 goals and share their 2020 vision. Tune in to see where they fell short, what they crushed and how that will shape the next year.
Dec 20, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode Lauren & Scott talk about grief during the holidays. How it sneaks up on you, how they cope and what it feels like to get through it.
Dec 11, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode Lauren & Scott compare 2009 to 2019. Since it's the last month of the decade you'll hear what has changed over 10 years and just how much of that has impacted how they life live today. Plus, some funny throwback technology references and context for how far we've come in a decade.
Dec 04, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 17
As we head into the holidays, Lauren & Scott discuss family differences that have shaped their perspectives on life, tradition and holidays. Hear how they have also inspired new traditions in their family of three.
Nov 21, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode Lauren & Scott are inspired by "Pod Decks" to discuss three topics: 3 silly mistakes to avoid, 4 things you may not know about them and 5 things they are excited about right now. Tune in to hear some things that might surprise you and others that might be obvious by now.Then send your feedback to feedback@readyornotpodcast.com
Nov 14, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In National Adoption Month Lauren & Scott answer questions about their adoption process. The common questions and the ones people are afraid to ask. Send your questions to feedback@readyornotpodcast.com.
Nov 06, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 14
A wedding gift from Scott's parents sparked a conversation very early on in their marriage. In this episode Lauren & Scott breakdown "The 5 Love Languages" from Dr. Gary Chapman's book. Find out what they learned, why it's important to their marriage and how you can apply it to work too.For more stories and links visit www.patreon.com/ReadyOrNot.
Oct 31, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week Scott is out sick and Lauren takes over the podcast sharing two separate talks she's given to different crowds in Memphis. The first is about why she quit TV news. The second, a year later, talks about what video storytelling. Listen to hear why telling your story doesn't have to be perfect.
Oct 24, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode Lauren & Scott participate in a coat of arms exercise. They discuss four impact moments in life, four core values, three things money can't buy and death can't take away, three strengths and weaknesses, and a vision for the future (one they are willing to fight for). Listen and learn how their differences actually compliment each other. Send your feedback to feedback@readyornotpodcast.com
Oct 16, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode Lauren & Scott talk about finding balance in business growth and life. Hear what challenges they face and how they find balance in the most bizarre and helpful ways. Listen, then send them your feedback at feedback@readyornotpodcast.com
Oct 09, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Have a goal to complete in 2019? Make it fun! No seriously, that's what Lauren & Scott talk about as they head into the 4th quarter (the last 90 days of the year) they discuss their goals, revisit them and prioritize their time in the last three months of the year. Listen and then share your feedback at feedback@readyornotpodcast.com
Oct 02, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
