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Lauren Marie sitting with a book, showcasing her passion for storytelling and personal growth.

I'm Lauren Marie

I’m a girl mom, a coach’s wife, and a storyteller. After years of navigating motherhood, healing from divorce, and building my own brand, I found a passion for helping others do the same. Whether through personal stories, reflections on life’s transitions, or insights into branding and creativity, my goal is to inspire and empower others to step into their own journey with confidence.

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Lauren Marie

I’m the eldest daughter, a thoughtful sister, a devoted girl mom, and a coach’s wife who finds joy in life’s everyday moments. I’m a friend who loves a good laugh, a Christian eager to let her light shine, and an avid reader of steamy romance novels. Whether I’m writing, creating content, cheering at my daughter’s volleyball games, or standing on the sidelines of a football field, I bring authenticity and intention to everything I do.

This journey started in 2017 with a simple blog, Grab Your Light, which later grew into a podcast of the same name. By 2024, I had written Shine Through, a book sharing my experiences with divorce and co-parenting. Writing has

always been my way of making sense of life—turning lessons into stories that inspire, empower, and connect.

On this site, you’ll find a mix of everything that shapes me—personal reflections, blog posts, and updates on my latest books. This space is a reflection of my journey as a storyteller, a mother, and a woman navigating life’s transitions.

Whether you’re here for inspiration, real talk, or to connect with someone on a similar path, you’re in the right place. Stick around, explore, and let’s build something beautiful together.

Lauren Marie sitting with a book, showcasing her passion for storytelling and personal growth.
Lauren Marie sitting with a book, showcasing her passion for storytelling and personal growth.

🫖 Looseleaf white tea
📕 Tessa Bailey novels
🌺 Floral skirts and blouses
👟 Colorful AirMaxes
📺 Reality TV, specifically on Bravo and Netflix
🏐 Watching my daughter spike the volleyball
🏈 Watching my husband coach a football game
🍫 Chocolate bars
🏔 Hikes with gorgeous views
☎️ Talking to my mom
🥘 Trying new sushi and steak restaurants
💅 Neutral manicures

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Last Friday, I had the pleasure of speaking at @cshmhs Career Day. They liked me so much the first time, they had me back a second time 😂! I talked about the unexpected path that led to my admissions and marketing journey, a day in the admissions li
FEBRUARY on the blog 💫 This month, I’m sharing stories close to my heart—like taking my daughter to the Lunar New Year festival to break the iPad cycle, reflections on how true healing after a breakup needs both physical and emotional s
NINE months of wedded bliss 💌✨ This month, we’re highlighting one of the most fun parts—the little stationary details that made our wedding uniquely us. Because when I say we were intentional about every part of our day, I mean down to
The morning of Ava’s school awards ceremony, her teacher pulled me aside, a bit frantic. He wanted to warn me that Ava didn’t perform as well as usual on her math test—it was on fractions, and she hadn’t simplified them. He wa