This week, Blythe and Kari sit down with the incredible Lauren Riepl, founder of Conscious Community Strategies, historian, speaker, and fierce advocate for women’s empowerment. Lauren’s story is one of resilience, rebirth, and radiant joy—proof that even the deepest wounds can become portals to purpose.

Together, they dive into:

• The Witch’s Wound — how women’s ancestral power was rewritten and how to reclaim it.
• Why circles of women are sacred (and even backed by science).
• How community can literally save your life—and why asking for help is never weakness.
• The myth of “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” and the courage it takes to heal out loud.
• Lauren’s journey through trauma, mental-health recovery, and building a mission-driven business that bridges nonprofits and women-owned brands.

With humor, heart, and history, Lauren reminds us that joy is not naïve—it’s rebellious. Whether she’s speaking about ancient feminism, modern sisterhood, or near-death wake-up calls, her message is clear: you are not alone, and joy is always worth fighting for.