What do you do when life falls apart at the worst possible moment?
At eight months pregnant, Lauren Cockerell was unexpectedly laid off, and instead of crumbling, she rebuilt her entire career, leadership philosophy, and relationship with visibility.
In this raw, human conversation, Gina and Lauren explore:
The mirror moment that launched Kwedar & Co.
Building a people-first company after toxic workplaces
Visibility myths women need to stop believing
The PR shifts happening in the age of AI
Boundaries, motherhood, and rebuilding with clarity
Why earned media now matters more than ever
How to stay grounded when the world feels loud
A short, powerful episode about reinvention, courage, and the clarity that only arrives when everything else falls away.
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Lauren Kwedar Cockerell is the founder and president of Kwedar & Co., a boutique strategic communications firm that helps business owners grow with clarity, confidence, and integrity. Her team provides both the thinking and doing behind thoughtful PR and marketing so clients can focus on building meaningful businesses without losing themselves in the process.At Kwedar & Co., Lauren works with values-driven entrepreneurs across industries like insurance, real estate, and manufacturing to uncover the stories that build trust, reputation, and long-term relevance.
Website: https://www.kwedarco.com/