Under the Influence Podcast

Episode 18 - Inspiration with Lauren Scruggs Kennedy

Jan 30, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Early Blog Launch And Traumatic Pause

  • Lauren started a fashion-focused blog after internships in New York and quickly grew an audience within months.
  • Three months after launching she suffered a life-changing airplane propeller accident that paused her work for ~2.5 years.
ANECDOTE

Building A Product During Recovery

  • During her recovery Lauren co-founded a toxin-free dry shampoo line with friends while living with a best friend.
  • The product line included shade matches for blondes, brunettes, and redheads and later expanded the founding team.
ANECDOTE

Rebrand Fueled By Vulnerability

  • Lauren met her husband and later rebranded her blog with friend Julie Solomon after a collaborator (Lauren Sims) relaunched content.
  • The rebrand focused on vulnerability and writing about fears and authentic passions rather than checklist content.
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