Purpose, Passion, and Perspective: Why Your Career Isn’t Everything
Release Date: 01/13/2025
Building My Own Table- The Opportunity I Turned Down (And Don't Regret)
The Homebody Collective
Turning down a big opportunity isn't always about the money. In this episode of The Homebody Collective, Lauren shares the real, unfiltered story behind saying no to an advertising partnership with a well-known local real estate publication, even after almost signing on a 1am out of fear of missing out. She breaks down the difference between a decision made from scarcity and competition versus one made from alignment, why chasing a seat at someone else's table can quietly pull you off your own path, and how reinvesting in what's already working (systems, inventory, education, and loyal...
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From My Dad's Garage to Where We Are Now: Two Years of Dweller- Staging & Design LLC.
The Homebody Collective
In this solo episode of The Homebody Collective, Lauren gets real about the last four years of building Dweller Stage Design — from staging her first listings out of her dad's garage, to a leaky three-bay garage in Lancaster City, to walking away from a toxic business partnership two years ago and building Dweller- Staging & Desgin LLC entirely on her own terms. She opens up about imposter syndrome that still shows up today, growing a business while pregnant and postpartum, the moment James Fisher gave her her first real shot, and what it meant when her husband was finally able to leave...
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I Thought I Had Systems — The truth about burnout, building a staging business, and what next level actually looks like.
The Homebody Collective
After one of the busiest spring real estate markets of my career, I am finally coming up for air — and I'm using this "slower season" to do the work that actually matters: rebuilding systems, resetting boundaries, and getting honest about burnout. In this episode, I'm sharing what it really looked like to run a growing home staging business with a skeleton crew — think six installs and four destages in a single week with a team of three, finishing proposals at midnight, and running on nothing but determination and love for the dream. I get real about what burnout actually feels like when...
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Outgrowing your own brand (and what comes next).
The Homebody Collective
After nearly a year away from my microphone, I'm back — and this time, everything looks a little different. Welcome to The Homebody Collective, the rebrand and evolution of Homebody- The Podcast. In this relaunch episode, I'm sharing the story behind the pivot: why I outgrew my own brand, what it really means to build before you're ready, and why I'm no longer interested in fitting myself into spaces built for an earlier version of who I was. I'm also opening up about the year I've been having: welcoming our son Archer Hayes in October 2025, navigating postpartum recovery, my husband Alex...
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Lessons I Learned the Hard Way in My Early Real Estate Years
The Homebody Collective
In this episode, I'm sharing the hard-earned lessons from her first few years in real estate—the ones no one really talks about. From not needing anyone else to validate your worth, to saying yes to the messy opportunities that build momentum, to realizing you can have both a thriving career and a beautiful family—this episode is an honest look at what it takes to make it past year one. If you’re a new agent, an entrepreneur finding your footing, or just someone figuring it out as you go, this one’s for you. Because success isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about learning,...
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Fear Doesn’t Get the Final Say.
The Homebody Collective
Once upon a time, I let fear and control stop me from telling my story. Not anymore. In this raw and unfiltered episode, I’m sharing the moment I realized fear was the last thread of control—and why I’m finally saying fuck it, hitting publish, and reclaiming my narrative. This isn’t just about me. It’s about you. About reminding you that fear doesn’t get the final say. You do. Lauren Lefever is a licensed Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty helping people find inspiration in their homes and inside themselves. For all Real Estate inquires text/call M: 7175197491...
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The Messy Middle: Behind the Scenes of Building Dweller
The Homebody Collective
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the messy middle of business growth — that in-between space where you’re no longer winging it, but still figuring out the next big leap. I recently sat down with Ari from ASSETS Lancaster to talk through some of the real pain points I’ve been navigating with Dweller, my staging and design company — hiring, outsourcing, investing back into the business, and dreaming up bigger-picture goals like B Corp certification, sustainability, and community impact. This conversation was a game-changer, and I’m sharing all the takeaways with you:...
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Finally, Some Damn Clarity: Unraveled Cover Reveal + Exclusive Excerpt
The Homebody Collective
The moment is finally here — the official cover for my book Unraveled is live, and I couldn’t be more excited (and honestly, a little emotional) to share it with you. In this episode of Homebody — The Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on: ✨ The heart behind the Unraveled cover design ✨ Why the book’s release date shifted from this summer to this fall ✨ How I’m navigating the fear of being silenced while telling my story ✨ And a powerful reading from the chapter “Finally, Some Damn Clarity” If you’ve ever felt silenced, underestimated, or like you had to...
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Pregnant Again! Navigating Surprise, ADHD, and Slowing Down the Second Time Around
The Homebody Collective
This pregnancy has been so different than my first. Harder physically. Heavier emotionally. And let’s be honest — running a staging company, selling real estate, and chasing around a four-year-old while pregnant hits different. In this episode, I’m sharing what this season has looked like for me — the real, unfiltered version. From navigating pregnancy with ADHD (without medication), to preparing my businesses for maternity leave, and learning to actually let go of control… it’s been a ride. I’m also sharing a few tips that have helped me manage ADHD during pregnancy, for anyone...
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Letting Go of the Version of Me That Settled
The Homebody Collective
In this episode, I’m talking about one of the hardest but most healing parts of my journey: letting go of the past version of me who settled. The one who kept the peace at her own expense. The one who made herself smaller to feel safe. The one who thought love, success, and stability required her to abandon herself. She got me here — but she’s not coming with me. I share how writing this book became an act of releasing her, grieving her, and honoring her… without staying her. Because real growth isn’t just about learning something new — it’s about being willing to outgrow who you...
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Purpose isn’t just about your career—it’s about how you show up in the world and what truly lights you up. In this episode of Homebody - The Podcast, we’re breaking down the myth that your job defines your purpose. Together, we’ll explore how purpose can evolve, show up in unexpected ways, and extend far beyond the work you do. Whether you’re in transition, feeling stuck, or simply curious about what drives you, this conversation is here to inspire and empower you to find purpose on your own terms.
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Lauren Lefever is a licensed Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty helping people find inspiration in their homes and inside themselves.
For all Real Estate inquires text/call M: 7175197491 E: lauren.lefever@cbrealty.com
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