#8: Lauren Breum - Founder of @AvabytheBay

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Ava by the Bay Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/avabythebay) 
• Urban Trends (https://www.utgallery.com/Default.asp) 
• Cedar and Pine (https://www.shopcedarandpine.com/) 
• Ladders and Lace (https://www.facebook.com/LaddersClothingAndCompany/) 
• Purple Sunset (http://www.purplesunsetboutique.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Lauren went to Washington State University (WSU) 
• After WSU, she got involved with... 
• Where did Lauren get her inspiration for the name of the Instagram 
• Hear how and why Lauren got started in fashion 
• Good business advice on building her instagram following 
• Why did Lauren choose to focus on Instagram instead of a standard blog 
• Who was Lauren’s original photographer for her posts? 
• Lauren uses filters to keep the brand cohesive 
• Find out what the biggest struggle in starting Ava by the Bay? 
• How does Lauren get the right size on Amazon Fashion? 
• Lauren lists some great boutiques in Stanwood! 
• What is the biggest misconception in the fashion industry? 
• Lauren’s advice for non fashionable guys, such as myself 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• The lookout on Camano is not technically public property, so I am unable to list exactly where it is 😞, but I can tell you it’s on the south end of the island