<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[🎙️ The Conversation Unscripted | Hosted by Lauressa Richardson]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Conversation...where ambitious women come to talk about wealth, business, real estate, relationships, spirituality, and the realities of growth. Hosted by Lauressa Richardson, this podcast delivers honest conversations, strategic insights, and inspiring stories to help you build confidence, create lasting wealth, and navigate life's next chapter with intention.</p>]]></description><link>https://lauressarichardson.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:46:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/27EuxgpQ.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Lauressa Richardson]]></author><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:22:24 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Lauressa Richardson]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category><itunes:author>Lauressa Richardson</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to The Conversation...where ambitious women come to talk about wealth, business, real estate, relationships, spirituality, and the realities of growth. Hosted by Lauressa Richardson, this podcast delivers honest conversations, strategic insights, and inspiring stories to help you build confidence, create lasting wealth, and navigate life&apos;s next chapter with intention.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Lauressa Richardson</itunes:name><itunes:email>lauressa.richardson@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/logos/aa91656c-402c-4260-b10b-99d1df6003cf.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Become Before You Arrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Success isn't just about reaching the next milestone....it's about who you become along the way.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Conversation: Unscripted</i>, Lauressa explores the powerful connection between personal growth and purpose. Through honest reflection and practical encouragement, she reminds listeners that every challenge, every setback, and every small step forward is shaping the person they're becoming.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever felt like your goals are taking longer than expected, this conversation will remind you that transformation often happens long before the reward arrives.</p><p></p><p>Because sometimes the greatest accomplishment isn't what you achieve...it's who you become in the process.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ed0789d9-daef-4532-b70a-07a71119bb0a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauressa Richardson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:10:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9356869908bf8c1ecd5c361a847d9b42affd93d15cee936803fa925102401b9b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZDA3ODlkOS1kYWVmLTQ1MzItYjcwYS0wN2E3MTExOWJiMGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlZDljNGQ2NS03ZGQwLTQ5NDEtYmM2Ny00YjE5YWI3NDkzZTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTEwZWNkOTI2ZmQ0Y2NiYWFkN2ZlNDUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3ZGQ1MWYzMTc1NzY3ZWJlM2Q0NzI4L2xhdXJlc3NhLXJpY2hhcmRzb25zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMTNfXzE2LTMwLTU1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3200958" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/episodes/ed0789d9-daef-4532-b70a-07a71119bb0a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Success isn&apos;t just about reaching the next milestone....it&apos;s about who you become along the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Conversation: Unscripted&lt;/i&gt;, Lauressa explores the powerful connection between personal growth and purpose. Through honest reflection and practical encouragement, she reminds listeners that every challenge, every setback, and every small step forward is shaping the person they&apos;re becoming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve ever felt like your goals are taking longer than expected, this conversation will remind you that transformation often happens long before the reward arrives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because sometimes the greatest accomplishment isn&apos;t what you achieve...it&apos;s who you become in the process.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/logos/aa91656c-402c-4260-b10b-99d1df6003cf.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Become Before You Arrive</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consistency Beats Motivation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Motivation comes and goes, but consistency changes everything.</p><p>In this episode of <i>The Conversation: Unscripted</i>, Lauressa shares why waiting to "feel motivated" often keeps us stuck and how the small decisions we make every day can transform our lives. Through honest reflection and practical encouragement, she reminds listeners that progress isn't built on perfect days...it's built on showing up, even when it's hard.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever struggled to stay committed to your goals, this conversation is your reminder that you don't need more motivation. You need a reason to keep going.</p><p></p><p>Because the life you're dreaming of isn't created overnight...it's built one consistent step at a time.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">94fa4f8f-3644-47dd-96e8-7ce69f644101</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauressa Richardson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:51:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b9bd631451ebe8998da7fa6968d8757a7a4ee7004ef457945c820bb4ce7faaaf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NGZhNGY4Zi0zNjQ0LTQ3ZGQtOTZlOC03Y2U2OWY2NDQxMDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlZDljNGQ2NS03ZGQwLTQ5NDEtYmM2Ny00YjE5YWI3NDkzZTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTEwZWNkOTI2ZmQ0Y2NiYWFkN2ZlNDUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0ZWJjOGExY2E3NGExOWIwNDhmYjdkL2xhdXJlc3NhLXJpY2hhcmRzb25zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctOF9fMjMtOS0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="16039646" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/episodes/94fa4f8f-3644-47dd-96e8-7ce69f644101/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Motivation comes and goes, but consistency changes everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Conversation: Unscripted&lt;/i&gt;, Lauressa shares why waiting to &quot;feel motivated&quot; often keeps us stuck and how the small decisions we make every day can transform our lives. Through honest reflection and practical encouragement, she reminds listeners that progress isn&apos;t built on perfect days...it&apos;s built on showing up, even when it&apos;s hard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve ever struggled to stay committed to your goals, this conversation is your reminder that you don&apos;t need more motivation. You need a reason to keep going.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the life you&apos;re dreaming of isn&apos;t created overnight...it&apos;s built one consistent step at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/logos/aa91656c-402c-4260-b10b-99d1df6003cf.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Consistency Beats Motivation</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Start Before You're Ready ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have you been waiting for the perfect time to start?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Conversation: Unscripted</i>, I explore the myth of being "ready" and why so many of us delay our dreams while waiting for more confidence, more certainty, or better timing. Through personal reflections and honest conversation, I share how some of life's biggest opportunities begin before we feel fully prepared.</p><p></p><p>If you've been putting off a goal, a career move, a health journey, or a dream that's been on your heart, this episode is your reminder that progress starts with a single step...not perfection.</p><p></p><p>The timing may never be perfect, but you can start before you're ready.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d4eb17ad-9b2d-444d-b58c-212b9b6d5477</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauressa Richardson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:09:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/82b765c50d009417f3ebad732536dacc122b82fb9ea0c8e2af2021798d5f5b5e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNGViMTdhZC05YjJkLTQ0NGQtYjU4Yy0yMTJiOWI2ZDU0NzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlZDljNGQ2NS03ZGQwLTQ5NDEtYmM2Ny00YjE5YWI3NDkzZTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTEwZWNkOTI2ZmQ0Y2NiYWFkN2ZlNDUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzMzBkN2Y4ZWJhNTdlNDA4NjIyZjg5L2xhdXJlc3NhLXJpY2hhcmRzb25zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMTdfXzIzLTExLTI3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3688925" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/episodes/d4eb17ad-9b2d-444d-b58c-212b9b6d5477/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Have you been waiting for the perfect time to start?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Conversation: Unscripted&lt;/i&gt;, I explore the myth of being &quot;ready&quot; and why so many of us delay our dreams while waiting for more confidence, more certainty, or better timing. Through personal reflections and honest conversation, I share how some of life&apos;s biggest opportunities begin before we feel fully prepared.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve been putting off a goal, a career move, a health journey, or a dream that&apos;s been on your heart, this episode is your reminder that progress starts with a single step...not perfection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The timing may never be perfect, but you can start before you&apos;re ready.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/logos/aa91656c-402c-4260-b10b-99d1df6003cf.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>You Can Start Before You&apos;re Ready </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Wealth on Your Own Terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What does wealth mean to you?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The Conversation Unscripted, I'm sharing why I believe wealth looks different for women. As women, we're often balancing careers, family, relationships, entrepreneurship, and personal growth...all while trying to build a future we're proud of. Together, we'll talk about the difference between having money and creating true wealth, the power of ownership, and why success should be defined on your terms, not someone else's. If you've ever wondered whether you're building the life you truly want, this conversation is for you.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7ab0b6b6-305b-4ff5-80e9-1a8c6051cf17</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauressa Richardson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:14:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/73334a0eadd55162546748c41666bc810dd53fb547e833be73adbae184107866/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YWIwYjZiNi0zMDViLTRmZjUtODBlOS0xYThjNjA1MWNmMTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlZDljNGQ2NS03ZGQwLTQ5NDEtYmM2Ny00YjE5YWI3NDkzZTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTEwZWNkOTI2ZmQ0Y2NiYWFkN2ZlNDUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyNmY2NzgyNTU4YTZiYzE5YjFiNGY3L2xhdXJlc3NhLXJpY2hhcmRzb25zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtOF9fMTktNi0wLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="6971159" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/episodes/7ab0b6b6-305b-4ff5-80e9-1a8c6051cf17/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What does wealth mean to you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Conversation Unscripted, I&apos;m sharing why I believe wealth looks different for women. As women, we&apos;re often balancing careers, family, relationships, entrepreneurship, and personal growth...all while trying to build a future we&apos;re proud of. Together, we&apos;ll talk about the difference between having money and creating true wealth, the power of ownership, and why success should be defined on your terms, not someone else&apos;s. If you&apos;ve ever wondered whether you&apos;re building the life you truly want, this conversation is for you.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/logos/aa91656c-402c-4260-b10b-99d1df6003cf.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Building Wealth on Your Own Terms</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Started This Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the very first episode of The Conversation Unscripted. In this debut episode, I share why I started this podcast, the conversations that inspired it, and what listeners can expect moving forward. From entrepreneurship and wealth-building to relationships, personal growth, and real-life lessons, this podcast is a space for honest dialogue, practical wisdom, and meaningful connection. Thank you for being here from the beginning.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1b5638f2-9654-48c9-8266-870af01734bf</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauressa Richardson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:48:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/652d17b9d74d7dd3baa4a24cea2b0a1c7e33dc66da66ff1c7187f8d84707523a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxYjU2MzhmMi05NjU0LTQ4YzktODI2Ni04NzBhZjAxNzM0YmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlZDljNGQ2NS03ZGQwLTQ5NDEtYmM2Ny00YjE5YWI3NDkzZTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTEwZWNkOTI2ZmQ0Y2NiYWFkN2ZlNDUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExMjcwODNlM2ExMWJmNDliYWU3YTJjL2xhdXJlc3NhLXJpY2hhcmRzb25zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMjRfXzUtMjktNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10787674" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/episodes/1b5638f2-9654-48c9-8266-870af01734bf/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the very first episode of The Conversation Unscripted. In this debut episode, I share why I started this podcast, the conversations that inspired it, and what listeners can expect moving forward. From entrepreneurship and wealth-building to relationships, personal growth, and real-life lessons, this podcast is a space for honest dialogue, practical wisdom, and meaningful connection. Thank you for being here from the beginning.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ed9c4d65-7dd0-4941-bc67-4b19ab7493e0/logos/aa91656c-402c-4260-b10b-99d1df6003cf.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why I Started This Podcast</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>