helping creative entrepreneurs
find more balance

take time

for yourself

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About Me

Nice to meet you!

My name is Lauren Johnston and I’m a full-time creative, studio owner, and mom. With over 8+ years of hands-on experience working with brands on design, branding, and creative consulting, my passion is helping female entrepreneurs find more balance and bring out the best in themselves.

My day job is running operations at Cactus Country, a design studio based in Los Angeles, California. In other words, I’m a professional mood boarder, problem solver, project manager and people person. I started this platform to romanticize living a more creative, balanced lifestyle and hope to inspire others to do the same.

Follow me @laurenleaf for more behind the scenes of running a business, navigating motherhood, daily routines, and mental wellness.

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    Running a business

    Follow along for my tried & true hacks and routines for running a business from putting together proposals, to business plans and finding your dream clients.

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    Embracing Creativity

    Finding your own creative voice in the world and sharing it with others can feel so intimidating, but everyone has their own unique gifts.

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    Balancing Act

    Not wanting to do motherhood and business ownership alone? I feel you. My goal is finding the "flow" vs. the never-ending journey for more balance.

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    Motherhood

    Let's be real, motherhood changes you. It's so important to grow outside of who you are as a mom and be an example for your kids to see the best version of you.