Today we’d like to introduce you to Lauryn Emilia
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
After dealing with health issues throughout childhood, we discovered that I had Celiac disease, PCOS, and food allergies. Over the years I had many symptoms and challenges, and this led me to learn how to take control of my own health. Some of my biggest challenges were skin-related (acne & hives), migraines, stomach issues, and hormonal symptoms due to the PCOS. I began sharing some of that healing process including recipes and tips on social media @laurynemilia. I really enjoy helping other people who are going through the challenges I faced. I think facing those symptoms can feel isolating and frustrating.
Throughout that time I also worked in tech, mainly in startups. My journey has definitely not be linear, but I always try to learn as much as I can and improve. I leverage my experience in marketing, sales, product, and computer science to create content and partner with brands I’m passionate about.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, working through my health challenges has been very difficult. I’m lucky to have a mom who is a Registered Dietitian, but even then it’s been a ton of research, trial and error, etc. I try to be very in tune with my body and always do a lot of research to see what could help my symptoms. For example, PCOS is a very poorly treated condition and so many women suffer from it with symptoms such as acne, hair loss, weight challenges. I had to experiment with herbs, diet, and lifestyle and keep track of my bloodwork until I learned how to optimize my hormonal levels.
I also had to adjust my work life to help improve my health. After working long hours in offices, I switched to startups to have the flexibility of working remotely. This makes a huge difference on my health in many ways — especially having access to my own food and environment. Although startups can also be very busy and at times I’ve had to learn how to balance my job, sharing content, and taking care of my health, I’ve learned throughout the years how to set better boundaries so I can show up as my best self.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
One of the things I do for work is content creation. I share wellness & healthy lifestyle content. The source of income is mainly from affiliate links and brand partnerships — for example, if I like a product we might partner together to promote it for a brand campaign. I also started a Youtube channel @laurynemilia where I share healthy lifestyle content and vlogs. I hope to grow these channels so I can help more people adopt healthy habits to improve their life.
As mentioned, I’ve also worked in tech. I am most known for my work with Marketing & Product.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Find what makes you happy and try to do more of it.
I used to think you weren’t supposed to like your job—that things were meant to be hard, and that was that. But I’ve completely redesigned my life based on how I want to live. I’ve moved to different cities, switched careers without fear, and surrounded myself with inspiring, caring people. Change isn’t easy, but if I hadn’t made these difficult choices, my life would look very different—and I wouldn’t be nearly this happy. You are responsible for you, and if you’re not happy, you can always change that. Start with small steps daily or weekly because habits compound over time.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://laurynemilia.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurynemilia/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurynemilia
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauryn.emilia
