At The Self-Made Women's Collective, we firmly believe in the transformative power of women to turn their dreams into successful businesses. Our mission is to provide guidance and empowerment to female entrepreneurs as they navigate the path from startup to success.

Our Story: From Spreadsheets to Start-ups

Lauren's journey to founding the Self-Made Women Collective is a testament to the power of listening to your inner voice. As a new mother on maternity leave, Lauren found herself at a crossroads. The quiet moments between nap times became a catalyst for change, allowing her to finally hear the whisper that had long been telling her that her accounting career wasn't her true calling.

"As life slowed down I had the chance to reflect and I discovered my genuine calling: inspiring and enabling fellow women to turn their entrepreneurial aspirations into reality." - Lauren Kahondo

Driven by this newfound clarity, Lauren dedicated herself to self-development and crafted a business plan that would become the foundation of the Self-Made Women Collective. Her experience as both a professional and a mother uniquely positions her to understand the challenges faced by women in business.

Our Mission

To provide services and products that assist women founders in taking their ideas and start-ups to their definition of success.

We're committed to offering a unique blend of structured business strategies and intuitive guidance, helping you navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship with confidence and clarity.

Our Approach: Where Strategy Meets Intuition

What sets the Self-Made Women Collective apart is our innovative approach to business coaching. We understand that success in business requires both a sharp mind and an open heart. Our coaching methodology seamlessly blends:

  • Structured Strategies: Drawing from years of analytical experience, we provide you with robust, data-driven frameworks to build and scale your business.

  • Intuitive Decision-Making: We guide you in honing your intuition, helping you make choices that resonate with your core values and vision.

This unique combination ensures that you're not just building a business, but creating a venture that aligns with your personal goals and spiritual journey.

Our Values

At the heart of The Self-Made Women Collective are three core values that guide everything we do:

  1. Empower: We believe in building confidence in women through shared experiences and lived wisdom.

  2. Integrity: Honesty and strong moral principles are the bedrock of successful businesses. We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our interactions.

  3. Inner Wisdom: We encourage you to trust your intuition. By fostering clarity and confidence, we help you tap into your innate wisdom to make decisions that align with your true self.

Your journey is unique, and we're here to help you harness your full potential. Our professional yet approachable style ensures that you'll feel supported and inspired every step of the way.

Join the community today and start your journey towards empowerment and business success.

Our Offerings

We provide a suite of tools designed to support your journey:

  • Informative digital tools and ebooks

  • Business coaching

  • Online masterclasses

  • Networking opportunities

  • Mentorship programs

Plus, our free online community forum connects you with like-minded, high-achieving women, fostering growth and collaboration.

More about our female founder

At the heart of Self-Made Women Collective stands Lauren, a visionary leader with a burning passion: to empower women to reach their full potential in business. Lauren is revolutionising the way women approach entrepreneurship by combining an analytical approach to strategy with a deep respect for intuitive guidance.

  • A Journey of Expertise and Empowerment

    Lauren's journey is as impressive as it is inspiring. Armed with a double degree in Commerce and Business Management, a Master's in Accounting, and over a decade of experience in public accounting, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. As a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, Lauren's expertise spans:

    • Financial analysis

    • Budgeting and forecasting

    • Business coaching from startup to growth

    But Lauren's true superpower? It's her ability to blend this analytical mindset with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women in business.

    A Vision for the Future

    Lauren's mission extends beyond individual success stories. Her goal is to create a thriving online community where women feel safe, inspired, and equipped to become industry leaders. In the next 3-5 years, she aims to:

    • Help women define their personal version of success

    • Provide strategic guidance to achieve that unique vision

    • Foster a supportive network of like-minded women entrepreneurs