Leadership, Resilience & Building a Company That Runs Without You with Lauren Reed
In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Reed Williams — founder of REED Public Relations and co-founder of Wealth of a Woman, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, culture, and building a business that can grow beyond the founder.
Lauren shares the real story behind scaling an award-winning PR agency while raising children, navigating uncertainty through COVID, and leading with clarity during some of the most challenging seasons of business and life. We explore what it truly takes to create a thriving company culture, the mindset required to lead under pressure, and why emotional resilience matters more than most people realize.
We also dive into visionary leadership and operational freedom. Lauren reveals how she built a business capable of running independently, allowing her to take a 90-day sabbatical while the company continued to grow by 20%. This conversation is full of practical leadership insights, honest reflections, and ideas that any entrepreneur or leader can begin implementing immediately.
One of my favorite parts of the conversation was Lauren’s perspective on workplace culture and trust — including a remarkable initiative where team members are encouraged to work from anywhere in the world for a month, supported with an additional bonus $3,000 to help them fully experience life in a new environment. A refreshing reminder that great leadership is about creating environments where people can thrive both personally and professionally.
We also explore Lauren’s work with Wealth of a Woman, a movement helping women redefine their relationship with money, self-worth, purpose, and spiritual wealth by breaking inherited beliefs and reconnecting with their authentic voice.
This episode is filled with wisdom for founders, leaders, parents, and anyone wanting to build success without losing themselves in the process.
Thank you
Alex Terrey
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You can find Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-reed-williams/