CHAT SESSION 38 with Lauren Wild
Topic- Wild Women in Business
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Monday 15th January 2024 1pm https://rppfm.com.au
Lauren Wild created the brilliantly named Wild Women in Business after becoming a successful business owner and discovering the importance of having a supportive community of businesswomen around her.
But though Wild’s success story is impressive, it wasn’t always easy. As any entrepreneur knows, the day-to-day reality of running a business involves plenty of challenges and first times. The young business owner found herself turning to family and friends for support, yet realised what she really craved was a community of like-minded women navigating the same territory.
“My loved ones were great, but it was no substitute for connecting with other businesswomen who were in the same boat,” says Wild. “I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I created it myself.”
This is the origin story of Wild Women in Business.
Wild’s organisation — which she originally operated alongside her real estate business, now sold and rebranded Belle Property, Mornington/Mount Eliza. Lauren sold for a substantial seven-figure sum in just seven years but remains a minor shareholder. This strategic move will grant Lauren the opportunity to dedicate her time to serving her real estate clients and, more importantly, to realise her dream of establishing the Wild Women in Business community which — brings together local businesswomen and gives them a space to collaborate and inspire one another.
Sometimes, Wild Women in Business is just about business owners keeping each other accountable and pushing each other further. Lauren is dedicated to establishing a Healthy Founders Club, as she firmly believes that a business is a direct reflection of its founder. She is convinced that by nurturing healthy founders, we can effectively pave the way for the emergence of more prosperous and thriving businesses.
“What I’d really like to do is break the mould of isolated business operations. I believe deeply in the power of collective thinking, and that real progress comes from collaboration. This community will provide a platform for businesswomen to collaborate, inspire, and support each other”, says Wild.
Now, Wild Women in Business is preparing to celebrate International Womens Day by hosting their Mornington Peninsula and Frankston awards night at Mornington Racecourse on March 1, 2024.
The upcoming awards evening marks an essential event for Wild Women in Business as they will launch their pilot programs from this. With thirteen awards across diverse categories that will recognize excellence, innovation, and emerging businesses, the awards evening will no doubt be an event that will truly celebrate the wonderful achievements of women trailblazers. The Awards evening is also an opportunity for women business owners to gather together and network. Wild’s view is that having more resources — including contacts — helps us unlock our true potential and thrive in the competitive world of business.
“It’s all about empowering women in business,” says Wild.
Award submissions are now closed and categories include: Best Brand Development, which recognises consistent brand evolution, innovation, and growth; Innovator of the Year, for businesses that have found innovative ways of working or created something unique; and Business Transformation, which celebrates organisations with brilliantly executed strategic development.
And then there’s Best Community Engagement, to highlight businesses that have created initiatives to engage and inspire the local community; Best Sustainable Product or Service, for environmentally conscious products, processes, or practices; and Young Entrepreneur of the Year — which acknowledges leaders under 35 who have inspired business growth through new ideas.
“Growth is inspired by connecting with a diverse range of minds,” explains Wild. “Networking with others opens up a new world of possibilities and paves the way for future generations to become ground-breaking business owners.”
The Wild Women in Business Mornington Peninsula and Frankston Awards serve as a platform to champion businesswomen, fostering a supportive community. It's not just an occasion to acknowledge achievements but also an opportunity for reflection and congratulations within a network that understands the challenges and triumphs of being a businesswoman. As Lauren Wild aptly puts it, "When you have the right community, resources, and connections, it's a whole lot easier.
Ultimately, the Wild Women in Business Mornington Peninsula and Frankston Awards is an event to champion the rise of businesswomen and establish a supportive community. It’s a chance to pause, reflect and congratulate yourself
or fellow business owners.
“Being a businesswoman is about navigating new systems, testing ideas, challenging the norm and learning to do things by yourself,” says Wild. “But when you have the right community, resources and connections, it's a whole lot easier.”
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