From Followers to Foundations

A 5-Day Live Coaching Challenge for Innovators

If You’re Wondering Whether to Build a Community, Start Here.

This is your first step — no overwhelm, no jargon, just clarity.


If you have an audience but your engagement is dipping… or you feel like something’s shifting in how people connect with your work, this is where you figure out what’s next.

Who This Challenge is For:

✅ You’re not sure if you’re ready to build a community — but you’re curious.


✅ You have an audience, but engagement is lower, behavior is changing, or growth feels harder.


✅ You want to connect more deeply with the right people, but don’t know where to start.

Why Join Now:

If you don’t know where to start, this is your first step.

If you’re not sure whether community building is right for you — or how to do it — this challenge will help you decide.

Sign up for the challenge today!

Early Bird

$39

Limited time offer

Access to all 5 live sessions (60 min each)

Challenge workbook with daily prompts + reflections

7-day replay access for all sessions

Pre-challenge Human Design Clarity Exercise (to align your approach)

Standard

$69

Everything in Early Bird, plus:

30-day replay access for all sessions

Bonus resource: Marketing Alignment Map (helps you shift from content to connection)

VIP

$149

Everything in Standard, plus:

1:1 Personal Audit or Private Q&A (20 minutes with Lauren)

Custom recommendations for your first 90 days of community building/refining

Priority access to submit questions before each live session

You’ll leave with:

A clear sense of whether building community is your next move

Your first focus for starting or refining your community

An understanding of what to do next

(and how to keep your momentum going)

What You’ll Get in 5 Days:

✅ Clarity on community-building vs. audience-building
✅ Live coaching and guided reflection
✅ A founder-first marketing lens to avoid burnout
✅ A pop-up community to practice in real time
✅ Pre-challenge Human Design exercise to align your approach with your energy

Daily Schedule

Day 1

The Cost of the Follower Trap

Day 2

Audience vs. Community — The Real Difference

Day 2

Day 3

Lead Like a Founder (with a Human Design twist)

Day 4

Content vs. Connection — Strategy That Sparks Engagement

Day 5

The Path Forward: Are You Ready to Build Community?

Challenge Details

📅 Dates: September 22-26

Time: 12:00-1:00 PM ET

📍Live via Zoom

Join the challenge now!

Save your spot today and get instant access to your pre-challenge clarity exercise, including a Human Design introduction to help you align your approach from the start.

Then, join us live each day for 60 minutes of coaching and reflection, and by the end of the week, you’ll walk away with a clear decision and your first step for building — or refining — your community.

Early Bird

$39

Limited time offer

Access to all 5 live sessions (60 min each)

Challenge workbook with daily prompts + reflections

7-day replay access for all sessions

Pre-challenge Human Design Clarity Exercise (to align your approach)

Standard

$69

Everything in Early Bird, plus:

30-day replay access for all sessions

Bonus resource: Marketing Alignment Map (helps you shift from content to connection)

VIP

$149

Everything in Standard, plus:

1:1 Personal Audit or Private Q&A (20 minutes with Lauren)

Custom recommendations for your first 90 days of community building/refining

Priority access to submit questions before each live session

"Lauren’s workshop opened my eyes to the power of community. I left with a tangible plan and the energy to execute it!"
— Bodycare founder

"A game-changer! I now have a roadmap to connect with my audience in a deeper way. Highly recommend!"
— Beauty brand founder

“The workshop was incredibly informative! I now have a clearer understanding of how to engage with my audience.”

— Therapist

What other community builders have shared

“Lauren's approach to community building made me realize it’s not just about growing a following but creating real connections. I can’t wait to implement these strategies!”
— Consultant

"Lauren's insights on building a community were exactly what I needed. I’m excited to start applying what I’ve learned!"

— Skincare founder

“I’ve gained so much clarity on how to turn my community into a thriving network. I’m feeling empowered and ready to take action!”

— Skincare founder

“Lauren’s strategies for community building will definitely help us foster deeper connections and engagement. I can’t wait to implement them!”
— Beauty brand founder

Meet your community building advocate + host

Lauren Strayhorn is the founder and CEO of Notedd, a platform dedicated to helping Black women entrepreneurs thrive through authentic marketing and community building. With over a decade of experience in integrated marketing and community management, Lauren has worked with top brands like Nestlé Toll House, Clorox, and DoorDash, leading campaigns that engage and empower diverse audiences.

What started as a curated newsletter with 1,000 subscribers evolved into a thriving referral network and community. Today, Lauren coaches business owners on building their own communities and works with corporations and organizations to develop community-building strategies for their mentorship programs, accelerators, and supplier diversity initiatives.

Lauren’s approach is all about authenticity, connection, and creating a supportive environment where entrepreneurs can truly thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, Lauren’s guidance helps you build meaningful connections that will drive your business forward.

🎯 You don’t need another growth hack. You need clarity, strategy, and a way forward that fits you.

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