Hi, I’m Lauren—a single mom, DIY dreamer, spiritual explorer, and creator of The Building Life. This space is for anyone rebuilding their life from the inside out.
Hi, I’m Lauren.
I was born in Santa Barbara, California. After my parents divorced, my mom and I moved to Texas while my dad settled in D.C., and later Maryland and Virginia, so I grew up splitting my time between states. I went to college in Maryland, where I lived for 10 years before planting roots in Alabama in 2012.
I’m a single mom to two incredible boys (currently 15 and 8) who definitely keep life interesting, and occasionally chaotic.
By day, I work in media, marketing, social media and recruiting for the maritime industry, though my roots are in digital art and creativity.
I bought my home as a fixer-upper, and life has been full of nonstop projects and, let’s be honest, more than a few “what was I thinking?” moments. I love flipping furniture, building things, and making a space my own.
When I’m not covered in sawdust or chasing kids, you’ll likely find me outdoors hiking, camping, fishing or kayaking. I’m equally happy disappearing into music, art, animals, books, learning something new or finding another project I absolutely did not need. Music has always been a huge part of how I process life, which eventually found its own corner here in The Frequency Pit.
Life hasn’t always been gentle, and like many women, I’ve faced seasons of burnout, heartbreak, identity loss, healing and starting over from scratch. The Building Life grew from my own journey of rebuilding myself piece by piece, learning how to grow, set boundaries, question what no longer fits, and finally pour some of the love I’d been giving everyone else back into me.
People say I’m always busy, generally happy, and probably too kind for my own good. Honestly? I’ll take it.
Through this blog, and eventually a podcast, I hope you find something that makes you feel seen, heard, and a little less alone. Whether it’s a truth you needed, a song that finds you at exactly the right moment, a tool that helps, or just a moment of exhale, I want this space to remind you that you’re allowed to rebuild, redefine, rest and, at times, feel completely out of control.
Contact Lauren for more info.
Education
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
B.A. in Visual Art – Animation & Film
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
M.A. in Motion Media Design
Beyond the Page
So, what happens when you hand me a microphone?
I joined Spade on Episode 8 of Porch Talk w/ Spade for a conversation about life, parenting, relationships, healing, creativity, and all the beautifully unedited territory in between. Consider this a little preview of what The Building Life sounds like beyond the page.
Check out our family projects.
