Hi there!
If you’re here, you likely already know that I’m passionate about many things, but three themes consistently shape my work and storytelling:
Using digital marketing and storytelling to expand access and opportunity in the education of Black and Brown youth
Navigating divorce, co-parenting, and rebuilding life with honesty and grace
Website design, brand clarity, and female entrepreneurship
From sitting on panels and appearing on podcasts to being interviewed and publishing articles, I welcome opportunities to share my work, encourage thoughtful conversation, and contribute meaningfully to the future of these spaces.
If you’d like to collaborate with or feature me, please feel free to contact me at Lauren@itslaurenmarie.com or submit an inquiry via the Contact page.
Ways We Can Collaborate
Written Work
Essays, articles, blog posts, and publications rooted in storytelling, lived experience, culture, and education.
Speaking & Media
Interviews, podcast appearances, panels, and moderated conversations focused on leadership, identity, relationships, and navigating life transitions.
My work continues to evolve at the intersection of storytelling, lived experience, and meaningful impact across education, relationships, and creative work.
Publication: Voyage LA, highlighting individuals making a difference in their communities.
Publication: Friday Night Wives, a blog written by coaches' wives about navigating life as a coach's wife
Publication: Medium, an online platform allowing verified authors to publish articles about a variety of topics
Podcast: Sit with Lexi B, "Navigating Divorce with Lauren Ficklin"
Podcast: Black Thirtea, "Spilling the Tea with Lauren Hopkins on Navigating Divorce"
Panel: Stanford University's Class of 2009 Class Panel
Interview: Spoke with the teens of Ignite Teens LA on the subject of forgiveness
Instagram: Black Coaches Wives, "Gameday Takeover with Coach Ficklin's Wife - Lauren Ficklin"
Instagram: Sideline Sisters, "Gameday Takeover with Coach Ficklin's Wife - Lauren Ficklin"
I share ongoing, behind-the-scenes storytelling on Instagram, documenting work, life, and the spaces where they overlap.
