Welcome back to the We Grow Together Podcast! In today’s episode, Laura is joined by Emily Cassel, founder and CEO of WMNup. Beginning from an earnest conversation, Laura and Emily hopped onto a call to discuss the importance of having that inner fire and executing your goals as a woman business owner. Emily discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and the balance of softness and strength. This conversation explores the concept of momentum and the significance of being in an upward spiral of growth, discussing the challenges and obstacles that come with entrepreneurship and the need to overcome fear and doubt. Highlighting the importance of community and sport in fostering and maintaining inner fire.

Ep 47 // Emily Cassel: Fanning Your Inner Fire

Welcome to another episode of the We Grow Together Podcast with Laura DiFrancesco! As the founder and owner of five businesses, Laura knows a thing or two about entrepreneurship. However, as a woman, she was not always treated with the same respect and equality as others. In today’s episode, Laura discusses the importance of women in entrepreneurship and the various opportunities it provides for gender equality. Highlighting the gender pay gap, the need for equitable pay, and family leave policies, Lara also addresses the various stereotypes and biases surrounding men and women. She emphasizes the importance of building confidence, seeking opportunities, leveraging support systems, continuous learning, and celebrating success.

Ep 48 // Empowering Women in Business: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Success

Welcome to the We Grow Together Podcast! As the founder of over five businesses and a background in law, host Laura DiFrancesco has extensive knowledge surrounding building a business from a simple idea. In today’s episode, Laura dives into the specifics of how to create a business that not only aligns with your personal values but also makes an impact on the world. Talking about marketability and timing of the business and evaluating whether the idea is right for you. Laura also provides insight on the types of funding, building a team, and launching a business. 

This episode is a brief overview of the ‘60 Days to Launch a Business’ course, written and created by Laura. With over 16 hours of audio lessons, a 100 page workbook, and a two hour live workshop, you’ll turn your idea into a business in 60 days, or less! Visit the Shop today!

Ep 49 // Building a Business from the Ground Up: The Essentials of Entrepreneurship

Episode Description:
Welcome back to the We Grow Together Podcast! In today’s episode, it’s double Lauras! Host Laura DiFrancesco sits down with Laura Sides, founder of Sides Investing, a company centered on buying, flipping, and selling houses. Sides talks about her background in flipping houses, starting off as a total rookie, to her tips and tricks after successfully flipping eight houses in just three years! She emphasizes the importance of building a team and using systems to streamline the flipping process. The two discuss the various financing options and tips to selecting a property, creating budgets, and staying within the buffer budget by focusing on the right finishes. Sides has turned two of her flips into profitable Airbnbs! With both Laura’s owning Airbnbs, the two share their advice for starting, running, and maintaining an Airbnb as well as ensuring a relaxing experience for the guests. They end the episode discussing Sides’s takeaways from her experience and advice she would give to others following this path. 


Guest Bio:
Laura Sides was a middle school science teacher before following her passions in real estate. Having no experience or knowledge flipping, buying, and or selling houses, Laura learned as she went. Her first flip was intended to be her first Airbnb, but she quickly learned that she could sell this property for profit; thus, her first flipped house was on the market. After three years in this industry, Laura has flipped eight houses, owns two Airbnb properties, and created her business, Sides Investing. Now, she has the knowledge of real estate investing, buying property, selling houses, financing her projects, maintaining two Airbnbs, and so much more!

Ep 50 // Flipping Real Estate & Short Term Rentals with Laura Sides

Welcome back to another episode of the We Grow Together Podcast! Today, host Laura DiFrancesco, after returning from a recent trip to Houston, Texas for a photoshoot with Grant Photo, shares her advice on how to have a successful photoshoot. As a pageant competitor and owner of over five businesses, Laura knows her way around a camera, with headshot photoshoots for pageants  to brand shoots for social media and marketing. She shares her tips of scheduling, styling, preparing, and maintaining clear communication with the photographers in order to create amazing photos. Whether you have family photos coming up, have a brand shoot planned, or getting your headshot taken, this episode is for everyone preparing for the camera!

Topics Discussed 
// Investing in professional photos.
// Gather inspiration and create a vision for your photo shoot.
// Plan and prepare
// Communicate your preferences and expectations 
// Practice posing and micro movements to find your best angles.
// Be patient and selective when choosing the final photos.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Using Inspiration to Plan Your Photo Shoot
[06:58] Creating a Shot List to Communicate Your Vision
[08:48] Clear Communication with Hair and Makeup Artists
[10:15] Continual Learning and Improvement in Photo Shoots
[16:30] What to Plan and How to Plan 
[22:58] Before and After a Photoshoot
[29:25]] Practice Makes Perfect
[32:20] Raw Photos
[33:33] Outro



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Ep 51 // How to Prepare for a Photoshoot

Welcome back to the We Grow Together Podcast! This week, Laura sits down with Shelly Hughes, founder and CEO of Nolia Roots. Every few weeks, Laura and Shelly sit down to talk about their businesses, their goals, and their plans for the future in order to keep each other accountable. Before recording this episode, they created their plan for 2025! They discuss the benefits and key takeaways from their personal boot camp and share how it has impacted their friendship and their businesses. Diving into topics about organization, creativity, mentorship, and more, listen as these two friends give listeners a taste of their personal meetings and learn how you can implement these strategies into your personal and professional lives! 

Guest Bio: 
Shelley Hughes is the founder and CEO of Nolia Roots, a marketing company used to help other businesses with their marketing. Covering topics from advertising/ marketing campaigns, to branding, website design and development, content creation, photography and video production, and much more! From coaching boxing to being a mom, Shelley is very open about maintaining her mental and physical health. She also promotes a healthy work-life balance and shares tips on social media for people struggling with this aspect of life. Check out the links below to see her Instagram and visit her business’s website. 

Topics Discussed 
// Shelly Hughes Background
// History of Shelly and Laura’s friendship 
// Keeping Each Other Accountable
// Creativity is Good for Business 
// Finding a Peer in Business
// Finding Others with Similar Ambitions

Episode Highlights:
[0:00] Intro 
[2:06] Who is Shelly Hughes? 
[5:40] Supporting Each Other
[10:00] Finding that Business Friend
[12:10] Structure of Meetings and Creating the Plan
[14:57] Shelly’s Benefits to the Meetings
[20:07] Sharing Life Online
[21:08] Annual Meeting
[29:16] Moral of the Story
[31:45] Outro


Resources Mentioned:

Shelly Hughes Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/shellyhughes_/
Nolia Roots Website //  https://noliaroots.com/ 
E Myth Book // https://www.michaelegerbercompanies.com/product/the-e-myth-revisited/ 

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daily inspirational texts //https://my.community.com/lauradifrancesco
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60 days to launch your business course // https://flourish-coworking-space.teachable.com/p/60-days-to-launch-your-business-course
book club // https://mailchi.mp/flourishcoworking.com/joinflourishbookclub
amazon favorites // https://www.amazon.com/shop/livelvly
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Ep 52 // How to Plan 2025 as an Entrepreneur: A Conversation with Shelly Hughes

Welcome back to the We Grow Together Podcast! In today’s episode, host Laura DiFrancesco takes you on a tour of the upgrades she has made to her truck & trailer along with her lifestyle! As an owner of over five businesses, Laura talks about how she navigates the pain points and resets in her life. She shares her tips on Lifestyle Design in order to achieve a lifestyle you want. Join Laura as she talks you through upgrades she made to make her and her fur babies’ lives easier!

Topics Discussed 
// How I Navigate my Lifestyle 
// Navigating Resets in my Life
// Reducing Pain Points with Resetting 
// Upgrading My Truck & Trailer

Episode Highlights:
[00:00] Introductions 
[04:07] My Process of Upgrading and Resetting Parts of my Life 
[08:27] Starting every Lifestyle Design Process with a Clean Slate
[09:52] Introducing My Fur Babies
[10:53] Cleaning out my Truck
[11:19] Ethereal Farms Ad Break
[12:34] Upgrades to my Truck
[19:09] Upgrades to my Trailer
[24:57] 60 Days to Launch a Business Ad Break
[25:54] Installing Upgrades to my Trailer
[27:03] Reflecting on my Upgrades
[29:12] Outro

Resources Mentioned:
List of Items I added to my Truck // https://www.amazon.com/shop/livelvly/list/19V3JS6CRTPE6?ref_=aipsflist_aipsflivelvly 
Wild Ambition Free Masterclass //  https://lauradifrancesco.co/wild-ambition-masterclass
Wild Ambition Workshop // https://lauradifrancesco.co/wild-ambition-workshop
Wild Ambition Workbook //  https://lauradifrancesco.co/wild-ambition-workbook
Wild Ambition Design Course // https://lauradifrancesco.co/wild-ambition-workbook
 
Connect with Us
Follow on Twitter: @LMDiFrancesco
Follow on Instagram: @lauramdifrancesco and @flourishwestchester
Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lauradifrancesco

To visit our Flourish Coworking Space Website you can click HERE. Sign up for a free day pass and come Co-work with us!

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ethereal farms website // https://etherealfarms.co
flourish website // https://flourishcoworking.com
dean street law website // https://deanstreetlaw.com
attend upcoming events // https://www.eventbrite.com/o/flourish-coworking-space-28115010011
personal instagram // http://www.instagram.com/lauramdifrancesco
ethereal farms instagram // https://www.instagram.com/etherealfarms
flourish instagram // https://www.instagram.com/flourishwestchester
dean street law instagram // https://www.instagram.com/deanstreetlaw
daily inspirational texts //https://my.community.com/lauradifrancesco
podcast // https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-grow-together-podcast/id1509350488
60 days to launch your business course // https://flourish-coworking-space.teachable.com/p/60-days-to-launch-your-business-course
book club // https://mailchi.mp/flourishcoworking.com/joinflourishbookclub
amazon favorites // https://www.amazon.com/shop/livelvly
connect on linkedin // https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauradifrancesco/

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Ep 53 // How I Use My Lifestyle Design to Upgrade my Truck and Trailer

Welcome back to the We Grow Together Podcast! After sitting down to share her advice for building a business from the ground up in episode 49, Laura further explains the legal side of creating a business from an idea to the physical product. She discusses the importance of idea generation, creating a solid business plan, securing funding,  building a team, and effective marketing strategies. Laura shares her personal choices when building her businesses while emphasizing the need for commitment, the value of self funding, and the significance of community for a successful business  She also highlights resources available for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly women, to help them navigate the complexities of starting and running a business.


Topics Discussed //
// Building a business requires a solid foundation.
// Idea generation is a muscle that can be exercised.
// Commitment to your idea is essential for success.
// Self-funding gives you more control over your business.
// Failing fast and forward is key to learning and growth.
// Family and friends can be valuable sources of funding.
// Legal representation is vital when fundraising.
// Quality and community engagement are critical for business success.

Episode Highlights //
[00:00] Building a Business from the Ground Up
[03:05] Idea Generation and Qualifying that Idea
[10:11] Coming Up with a Business Plan
[11:53] Securing Funding for Your Business
[12:30] Self Funding
[17:02] Family and Friends
[20:40] Loans
[24:01] Hard Money Lenders and Private Lenders 
[24:45] Investors
[28:58] Angle Investors
[31:19] Crowdfunding
[35:25] Funding Questions 
[37:33] Building Your Team and Developing Products
[41:00] Marketing and Launching Your Business 

Resources Mentioned:
Title of resource // URL 

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personal website // https://lauradifrancesco.co
ethereal farms website // https://etherealfarms.co
flourish website // https://flourishcoworking.com
dean street law website // https://deanstreetlaw.com
attend upcoming events // https://www.eventbrite.com/o/flourish-coworking-space-28115010011
personal instagram // http://www.instagram.com/lauramdifrancesco
ethereal farms instagram // https://www.instagram.com/etherealfarms
flourish instagram // https://www.instagram.com/flourishwestchester
dean street law instagram // https://www.instagram.com/deanstreetlaw
daily inspirational texts //https://my.community.com/lauradifrancesco
podcast // https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-grow-together-podcast/id1509350488
60 days to launch your business course // https://flourish-coworking-space.teachable.com/p/60-days-to-launch-your-business-course
book club // https://mailchi.mp/flourishcoworking.com/joinflourishbookclub
amazon favorites // https://www.amazon.com/shop/livelvly
connect on linkedin // https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauradifrancesco/

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Ep 54 // The Legal Landscape of Building a Business

Thank you for tuning into another episode of the We Grow Together Podcast! This week, we are getting deep. After experiencing a curve ball life threw at her, host Laura DiFrancesco shares personal experiences of life’s ups and downs. Emphasizing the importance of resilience, self-car, and the duality of emotions, Laura recounts some recent accidents and discusses how she navigated the setbacks while maintaining a positive outlook. She encourages you, the listener, to give yourself grace during challenging times and reflect on the significance of building a supporting network that will lift you up in times of need. This conversation highlights the necessity of self-reflection and the importance of recognizing what truly matters in life. 

Topics Discussed 
// Life’s Ups and Downs
// Resilience is Key
// Importance of Self Care
// Normalizing Not Feeling 100% 
// Balancing Emotions 
// Building a Supporting Network 
// No Deadline on Life

Episode Highlights //
[00:00] Introduction and Personal Anecdote
[02:26] The Ups and Downs of Life
[06:20] Resilience and Setbacks
[12:20] Navigating Challenges with Grace
[16:44] Reflecting on Life's Dualities
[22:14] Finding Perspective and Gratitude
[24:39] Juggling Life's Responsibilities
[28:09] Conclusion and Call to Action


VISIT THE MILL AT ETHEREAL FARMS TO ENJOY PENNSYLVANIA WINE COUNTRY // https://etherealfarms.co  

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VISIT THE SHOP // https://lauradifrancesco.co/the-shop
personal website // https://lauradifrancesco.co
ethereal farms website // https://etherealfarms.co
flourish website // https://flourishcoworking.com
dean street law website // https://deanstreetlaw.com
attend upcoming events // https://www.eventbrite.com/o/flourish-coworking-space-28115010011
personal instagram // http://www.instagram.com/lauramdifrancesco
ethereal farms instagram // https://www.instagram.com/etherealfarms
flourish instagram // https://www.instagram.com/flourishwestchester
dean street law instagram // https://www.instagram.com/deanstreetlaw
daily inspirational texts //https://my.community.com/lauradifrancesco
podcast // https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-grow-together-podcast/id1509350488
60 days to launch your business course // https://flourish-coworking-space.teachable.com/p/60-days-to-launch-your-business-course
book club // https://mailchi.mp/flourishcoworking.com/joinflourishbookclub
amazon favorites // https://www.amazon.com/shop/livelvly
connect on linkedin // https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauradifrancesco/

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Ep 55 // How to Overcome Challenges: One Day at a Time

Welcome back to the We Grow Together Podcast! In this episode, host Laura DiFrancesco discusses her personal experience with concussions, detailing the symptoms, diagnosis, and the significant impact it has had on her life. She emphasizes the importance of seeking medical attention, understanding the nature of brain injuries, and the necessity of lifestyle changes for recovery. She also shares some tips for maintaining responsibilities and keeping track of her progress as she recovers. Laura gives insights on managing her businesses while dealing with the challenges of a concussion and highlights the value of expert guidance in her recovery process.

Topics Discussed //
// Recovering from Recent Life Events
// Breaking Down What a Concussion is
// Learning about the Severity of Concussions
// Impacts of Concussions on Daily Life

Episode Highlights //
[00:00] Introduction to Laura's Journey
[03:40] Identifying Concussions: Symptoms and Diagnosis
[06:08] Identifying Numbers 
[07:18] Understanding the Impact of Concussions
[14:29] Navigating Recovery: Lifestyle Changes and Therapy
[19:45] VOR and Exercises to Improve Concussion  
[22:03] Tracking Your Progress
[25:47] Managing Life and Business Post-Concussion


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ethereal farms website // https://etherealfarms.co
flourish website // https://flourishcoworking.com
dean street law website // https://deanstreetlaw.com
attend upcoming events // https://www.eventbrite.com/o/flourish-coworking-space-28115010011
personal instagram // http://www.instagram.com/lauramdifrancesco
ethereal farms instagram // https://www.instagram.com/etherealfarms
flourish instagram // https://www.instagram.com/flourishwestchester
dean street law instagram // https://www.instagram.com/deanstreetlaw
daily inspirational texts //https://my.community.com/lauradifrancesco
podcast // https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-grow-together-podcast/id1509350488
60 days to launch your business course // https://flourish-coworking-space.teachable.com/p/60-days-to-launch-your-business-course
book club // https://mailchi.mp/flourishcoworking.com/joinflourishbookclub
amazon favorites // https://www.amazon.com/shop/livelvly
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Ep. 56 Recovering from a Concussion While Maintaining my Lifestyle

Tune into the "We Grow Together Podcast," where we believe that our collective growth is the key to unlocking our individual potential. Hosted by Laura DiFrancesco – entrepreneur, corporate attorney, investor, and founder of Dean Street Law, Flourish Coworking Space, Ethereal Farms, and Laura DiFrancesco LLC. In each episode, Laura will be sharing solo insights and engaging in thought-provoking conversations with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Together, we'll delve into inspiring stories, best practices, and tactical tips, all rooted in our philosophy that “We Grow Together.” Our mission is to support, educate, and celebrate billions of women and entrepreneurs in their pursuit of their dreams, embracing their most authentic selves, and living a well-lived life. Join Laura DiFrancesco as we explore entrepreneurship, lifestyle design, wellness, and a lifetime of learning. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone looking to design a life you love, this podcast is for you.Tune in to the "We Grow Together Podcast" – because by sharing our stories and learning from one another, we can achieve more than we ever thought possible.

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