Camano Voice

Lauren Breum is the founder of @Avabythebay on Instagram, which has over 37K followers! She grew up in this area, and is married to a multi-generational farmer from this area! She has great insight into this area, and we get to hear how and why she got started with fashion through her Instagram account.

Show Notes

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:
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 

What is Camano Voice?

Camano Voice is the BEST way to stay up to date on things around Camano Island, hear about old and new businesses, and learn a little history about the island. New episodes every Tuesday!

Brandon Ericson will be your guide to the Easy Island an hour north of Seattle!