hey there, I’m Lauren!
I’m a Connecticut-based lifestyle creator and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience producing content across fashion, beauty, home, wellness, and travel.
I’m the founder of By Lauren McBride (my home décor line), the Lauren McBride Foundation (supporting women-focused charities), and the book podcast Lit Chicks Read, which grew into a series of international women’s trips I now co-host several times a year. I also previously owned and operated a rental property in the USVI, giving me firsthand perspective as a property owner when I share hospitality and travel recommendations with my audience.
These ventures, alongside my core lifestyle pillars, allow me to bring my community into both global destinations and my New England home base. Known for consistency, creativity, and a strong community connection, I focus on creating content that feels authentic, aspirational, and impactful.
hey there, I’m Lauren!
I’m a Connecticut-based lifestyle creator and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience producing content across fashion, beauty, home, wellness, and travel.
I’m the founder of By Lauren McBride (my home décor line), the Lauren McBride Foundation (supporting women-focused charities), and the book podcast Lit Chicks Read, which grew into a series of international women’s trips I now co-host several times a year. I also previously owned and operated a rental property in the USVI, giving me firsthand perspective as a property owner when I share hospitality and travel recommendations with my audience.
These ventures, alongside my core lifestyle pillars, allow me to bring my community into both global destinations and my New England home base. Known for consistency, creativity, and a strong community connection, I focus on creating content that feels authentic, aspirational, and impactful.
Who Am I?
Based in Connecticut, I’ve been creating content online for more than a decade. I began blogging in 2008 and was part of the first wave of influencers on Instagram, posting consistently since 2011. My background spans copywriting, scripted and unscripted television, and on-camera work, which has shaped the way I create content that feels natural and authentic. Over the years, I’ve launched several ventures, including By Lauren McBride (my home décor line sold exclusively on QVC, launched in 2020), the Lauren McBride Foundation (supporting women-led and women-focused charities, launched in 2025), and the book podcast Lit Chicks Read (founded in 2022), which built a loyal community of readers and later evolved into live “bookcations.” I also owned a rental property in St. John, USVI, from 2022 to 2025, giving me firsthand perspective as a property owner when I share travel and hospitality experiences with my community.
My hosting capabilities have become a big part of what I do. Since 2024, I’ve led international women’s trips in destinations from Costa Rica to Bali to Iceland. These experiences bring together solo travelers and duos—many of them mothers—who want to prioritize their well-being, step outside routine, and rediscover themselves in new cultures. I’ve co-hosted several of these trips while also running others independently, with seven already completed and more scheduled through 2026. Along the way, I love capturing the beauty, the adventure, and the meaningful moments we experience together.
As a mother of three, I share parts of my family life while protecting my children’s privacy. My audience turns to me for lifestyle, fashion, beauty, wellness, home, and travel recommendations that balance inspiration with practicality. I’ve grown and adapted with the changing digital landscape while building ventures, communities, and experiences that extend far beyond the screen.
Welcome to the LMB family and I hope you enjoy my ramblings of life!
Who Am I?
Based in Connecticut, I’ve been creating content online for more than a decade. I began blogging in 2008 and was part of the first wave of influencers on Instagram, posting consistently since 2011. My background spans copywriting, scripted and unscripted television, and on-camera work, which has shaped the way I create content that feels natural and authentic. Over the years, I’ve launched several ventures, including By Lauren McBride (my home décor line sold exclusively on QVC, launched in 2020), the Lauren McBride Foundation (supporting women-led and women-focused charities, launched in 2025), and the book podcast Lit Chicks Read (founded in 2022), which built a loyal community of readers and later evolved into live “bookcations.” I also owned a rental property in St. John, USVI, from 2022 to 2025, giving me firsthand perspective as a property owner when I share travel and hospitality experiences with my community.
My hosting capabilities have become a big part of what I do. Since 2024, I’ve led international women’s trips in destinations from Costa Rica to Bali to Iceland. These experiences bring together solo travelers and duos—many of them mothers—who want to prioritize their well-being, step outside routine, and rediscover themselves in new cultures. I’ve co-hosted several of these trips while also running others independently, with seven already completed and more scheduled through 2026. Along the way, I love capturing the beauty, the adventure, and the meaningful moments we experience together.
As a mother of three, I share parts of my family life while protecting my children’s privacy. My audience turns to me for lifestyle, fashion, beauty, wellness, home, and travel recommendations that balance inspiration with practicality. I’ve grown and adapted with the changing digital landscape while building ventures, communities, and experiences that extend far beyond the screen.
Welcome to the LMB family and I hope you enjoy my ramblings of life!
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