Strategies for Business Success with Laura Wagenknecht, Mosaic Business Consulting (Hello, Self… Episode 39)
In this episode of Hello, Self… , host Patricia Leonard welcomed guest Laura Wagenknecht, founder and CEO of Mosaic Business Consulting.
The conversation delved into Laura’s journey from feeling burnt out in nonprofit work to establishing her own successful business consulting firm. She shared insights on the importance of self-discovery, leveraging past experiences, and the unique challenges women and minorities face in the business world.
She and Patricia also discussed the critical distinction between coaching and consulting, the impact of imposter syndrome, and practical strategies for small business owners to plan, market, and grow their businesses effectively.
Laura’s story reflected the power of authenticity, the value of supporting women and minority-owned businesses, and the transformative moments that can lead to fulfilling entrepreneurship.
Hello, Self… is presented by Patricia Leonard & Associates and produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.
Laura Wagenknecht, Founder and CEO, Mosaic Business Consulting
Laura Wagenknecht, Owner of Mosaic Business Consulting, is an award-winning, experienced Author, Business Consultant, Planner, Strategist, and Certified Executive Coach. With more than 30 years of professional experience, and as a former and current CEO, she is clear about the big
picture and the many pieces that comprise a business and can determine where the gaps are that could help your business grow more quickly and successfully.
Laura specializes in working with women and minority-owned businesses, especially those who are in healthcare, coaching, consulting, and counseling industries. She believes our diverse coaching practices provide a critical and beautiful contribution to the business community. With compassion, wisdom, and expertise, she can help her clients create the business and the success they have envisioned.
To date, Laura has helped hundreds of businesses throughout the area and other states to start
and scale their businesses for greater profits. In one year, she was able to help numerous
businesses acquire over $1 Million of needed funding to start and expand their
companies. And, she was the 2022 award winner of Best in Business for the Asheville Area
Chamber of Commerce!
She chose the name Mosaic Business Consulting because a mosaic is a collection of small pieces
that, when put together, create a beautiful picture. She did so with several things in mind: the
mosaic of businesses and industries she serves, most importantly, the mosaic of her clientele, and
her mosaic of background and experience.
About Hello, Self…
Hello, Self… is a biweekly podcast focused on inspiring stories of turning dreams into reality. Join coach and author Patricia Leonard and her guests as they share life-changing Hello, Self… moments.
Hello, Self… is brought to you by Patricia Leonard & Associates and is based on the new book by Patricia Leonard, Hello, Self.., available here.
The show is produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with Business RadioX®. You can find this show on all the major podcast apps. The complete show archive is here.
Patricia Leonard, Host of Hello, Self…
Patricia Leonard is President of RUNWAY TO SUCCESS, a division of Patricia Leonard & Associates located in Nashville, TN. She is a MESSAGE ARTIST speaker, career & business coach, author and magazine columnist. Patricia consults with clients on leadership, empowerment, career management, entrepreneurship and the power of language. Her work is focused on helping clients find their runway to success!
She has a professional background in management, human resources, corporate training, business consulting and talent development. Patricia has worked with companies in the service, music, banking, manufacturing, publishing, warehousing, healthcare, academic, retail and financial industries, and has taught management classes as an adjunct professor.
Patricia has a degree in Human Resource Management, is certified as a Career Coach and Consulting Hypnotist and is MBTI qualified.
Her volunteer energies are focused on Women in Film and Television-Nashville, where she is a Board Vice President; Dress for Success as the Advisory Board President; and International Coaching Federation-Nashville where she held Board roles for several years.
Patricia is the author of Wearing High Heels in a Flip Flop World, BECOMING WOMAN…a journal of personal discovery, THE NOW, HOW & WOW of Success, Happenings, a full year calendar of inspirational messages and a spoken word album titled, I AM…
She enjoys songwriting, creating poetry and has written a one-woman show and artistic speech she performs titled Hello, Self…, about a woman in midlife reinventing herself, which led to her new book by the same name, available here.
On the personal side, Patricia, describes herself as a woman, lover of life, mother, grandmother, career professional and message artist; AND in that order! Her goal is to continue inspiring others, of any age, to START NOW creating and expanding their Runway to Success.
She believes that life is a gift, the way we wrap it is our choice.
