If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m bad at pitching,” “I’m disorganized,” or “I just need more leads,” this episode is for you.

In this minisode of The Ready Enough Podcast, Lauren breaks down a belief that quietly keeps so many speakers stuck: the idea that overwhelm is a personal flaw. It’s not. More often than not, it’s a systems problem.

This is a conversation about removing shame — not fixing yourself. About why relying on memory isn’t a follow-up strategy, why spreadsheets alone don’t create clarity, and how organization is often the missing link between confidence and consistency.

Lauren shares her own experience juggling a full-time job, family life, and a growing speaking business — and the moment everything shifted when she stopped guessing what to do next and built a simple follow-up system instead.

If you’re problem-aware but not sure what’s missing, this episode will help you reframe what’s actually holding you back — and guide you toward clarity that leads to action.

Confidence doesn’t come from feeling ready.
It comes from knowing what to do next.

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What if slowing down didn’t mean falling behind—but leading better?

Lauren St. Germain, keynote speaker and leadership facilitator, joins Lauren Beane to share how burnout at 30 forced her to rethink everything she believed about success, ambition, and performance. From climbing quickly in corporate finance to realizing she had lost her zest for life, Lauren’s story is a powerful reminder that external success doesn’t always equal internal fulfillment.

Together, they explore why “fast” has become the default speed for high performers—especially women—and how developing what Lauren calls slowdown skills can actually sharpen leadership, clarity, and impact. This conversation dives into rest, reflection, and celebration as essential leadership skills, not rewards you earn after pushing yourself to the brink.

If you’ve ever felt like you need to keep proving yourself, sprinting to the next milestone, or waiting until you finally feel ready to slow down, this episode will challenge that belief—and remind you that you’re already ready enough to choose a pace that supports both your goals and your wellbeing.

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What happens when you stop waiting to feel ready — and say yes anyway?

Dr. Mariah Prince-Allen, TEDx speaker, nurse practitioner, and founder of Telehealth for Her, joins Lauren to share how one imperfect “yes” changed everything. From nearly passing up a TEDx opportunity to redefining women’s health in the workplace, Mariah’s story is a masterclass in courage, confidence, and believing you are ready enough, even when you don’t feel it.

Together, they explore the power of showing up before you feel ready, why perfection isn’t the goal, and how women can advocate for themselves — in their health, careers, and lives.

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