Hey!

I’m Lauren, the heart and soul behind Hey Lauren, your go-to support for overwhelmed mums in business. If you have ever had a million entrepreneurial dreams like owning a café, a bookshop, a clothing store, or a jewellery line, same girl!

But I never had the confidence to jump into my dream. So I played it safe with the 9-5 grind, which often stretched into +12-hour days, filled with constant communication hiccups and the chaos of working in a large team with big personalities. IYKYK!

I loved my job and the people I worked with, but deep down, I knew I wanted out. The turning point came when my son was born with a heart condition. During his operation, I worked in the hospital, waiting for him to come out. That was my wake-up call. WTF was I doing? I realised I needed to change my life.

So I started a product-based business.

Balancing my job, small business and mum life was a struggle. When my son went to daycare and inevitably got sick, I was the one who had to take time off work, letting my team down and I was burning the candle at both ends. I worked late into the night, fulfing product orders often until 3 AM, and my mental health I’ll be honest was at rock bottom. I battled postpartum depression and anxiety, and at the end of 2021 every time I heard the notification of a sale, I cried—not happy dancing, but because it meant more time away from my family to fulfil orders.

So I burnt it all down, in January 2022

In March 2022, the needing a way out of the 9-5 returned, so I started Hey Lauren, initially supporting photographers as a Virtual Assistant. As I worked with more clients, I discovered my true passion: helping small business owners calm the chaos in their back end. I knew firsthand the importance of having someone to handle the details, freeing up time for the things that matter most.

While still working my 9-5, I realized I didn’t want to juggle everything again, especially as I was trying for another baby. I wanted to be present for my kids, do every school drop-off and pick-up, and not miss out on precious moments. So, at the end of 2022, I quit my job. I figured the worst that could happen was that I’d have to find another job.

Thankfully, I survived—and thrived. I had a baby, took the time I needed, and gradually built up my client base as my capacity grew. Today, I’m a proud stay-at-home mum who’s not just surviving but thriving with a business I’m incredibly proud of.

Why Hey Lauren?

I understand the struggles of balancing a successful business and a fulfilling family life because I have been there.

My mission is to give overwhelmed mums the support they need to reclaim their time and sanity. With Hey Lauren, you get more than just business support—you get a business bestie who’s walked the path and is here to help you succeed.

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