Today we’d like to introduce you to Lauren Bender.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Lauren. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I graduated Samford University with a double major in Marketing and Entrepreneurship in 2016. I knew I wanted to start my own company, as I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. I created Social Hour out of mere passion for design, creativity and communication.
Social Hour is a marketing consulting and full-service social media agency. We provide strategic content and planning to ultimately build the client’s brand. Services include strategy + creative content, platform management, influencer marketing, event planning and creating campaigns.
Over the years, Social Hour has worked with some of the best, both big and small. From Randy Fenoli Bridal to Lisa Todd Cashmere, I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such incredible people and brands.
Social Hour focuses on building beauty, fashion and wellness lifestyle brands.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Life is a journey that has its ups and downs. It’s all about your mindset! Of course, there will be struggles along the way, but the key is to not quit.
When I first started out, I had only one client with an extremely low budget. I ran the brand’s entire online business to build up my portfolio. After a few months, it was a domino effect. I started having other brands reach out to me for my expertise. The long hours and hard work started to pay off, and I was able to watch my business goals come to fruition.
I make myself available to my clients day or night, weekday or weekend. Sometimes the days are long, but I am grateful and privileged to be able to run my own company.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Social Hour – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
Social Hour focuses on storytelling, community, and relationships. We provide brands with creative content and help develop strong brand recognition to tell your story. We manage your social media while you manage your business. With Social Hour’s vast influential network of both local and national connections, we work with influencers as a simple and effective way to increase brand exposure and add value.
We create blogs, e-blasts, press releases, media and look books. We communicate your brand on a local or national level. We also create strong lists of additional brands, individuals, and influencers that are compatible to your company. Using our extensive networks & contacts, we help you curate long-lasting connections and relationships.
Additionally, I specialize in creative directing and styling for brand campaign shoots.
I think it’s very important to love what you do. By doing what you love, you inspire others and yourself.
What’s your outlook for the industry in our city?
You can create magic anywhere you are. I think if you surround yourself with positive and motivating people who encourage you, it doesn’t matter where you are. I grew up in South Florida and went to college in Alabama. Location shouldn’t hinder your success.
I am honored to work with people and brands from all over the world, not just Palm Beach County. It’s refreshing to know I can work from anywhere!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.socialhourhq.com
- Phone: 5613860230
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialhourhq/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialHourHQ/
Image Credit:
Shaye Babb Photography, Christina Cernik Photography, Grayson Hoffman Photography, Zaxy, Ipanema, Pauwii Swim, Cocobelle Sandals, Randy Fenoli Bridal, Luka Cosmetics, Lisa Todd
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