In this episode of Bid On You, we break down how to build community, host intentional events, and grow your brand as a female founder.

Amanda Lauren, founder of Hot Holy Healed, shares how faith and her own season of loneliness led her to start creating real-life community events, how she navigated building a brand from scratch, and how showing up consistently transformed small gatherings into a thriving, community-driven brand rooted in connection.

If you’re building something new and wondering how real community, real friendships, and real brand growth happen at the same time, this episode will resonate.

We talk about:

• Building community as a female founder
• Overcoming loneliness and creating real connections
• Hosting events that actually bring people together
• Growing a brand from scratch through consistency
• How faith influences entrepreneurship and leadership
• Turning community events into brand sponsors and partnerships

Community doesn’t happen overnight. It grows when someone chooses to show up. Follow us here and across socials for more!

In this episode of Bid On You, I sit down with Walmart Content Manager Jaideen (ex-Meta, TikTok, and Apple) to talk about what it really takes to build confidence, find your voice, and thrive as a woman in tech.We get into how we each found our way into #tech, the learning curves no one prepares you for, and how to advocate for yourself without overworking or overexplaining. We also share advice on building genuine connections across the industry and what we’d tell our younger selves if we could go back.Whether you’re breaking into tech or pivoting into your next chapter, this conversation is all about trusting yourself and remembering that you belong in every room you walk into.🎥 Follow for more! Connect with Jaideen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaideen-cobb-b4757b159 #BidOnYou #WomenInTech #CareerConfidence #ProfessionalGrowth #Careeradvice #womeninstem

Thinking about grad school but not sure if it’s the right move? 🎓In this solo episode, I share how I decided it was time to go, how I figured out my why, and what helped me balance grad school with a full-time life and career.If you’re in a season of questioning what’s next or wondering if the timing is right, this episode will help you trust yourself and make that confident decision.🎥 Watch on YouTube🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#BidOnYou #gradschool #careeradvice #selfgrowth #timing #personaldevelopment