Lauren Maillian has always possessed a hustler’s spirit.
“I’ve always wanted to follow my own destiny,” the model-turned-entrepreneur told JET. “It was always really clear that I was going to be that young woman who was creative, determined, and find ways to capitalize on things that interested me the most.”
At 19, Lauren was the co-founder of a boutique winery, which rapidly gained international success and award-winning recognition. From there, the single mother of two, went on to launch and become the CEO of LMB Group, a strategic marketing and advisory company. You can also add bestselling author to her list of accomplishments, after the release of her business memoir,The Path Redefined: Getting To the Top on Your Own Terms.
Now, the serial entrepreneur is embarking on a new journey with the Oxygen series, ‘Quit Your Day Job’, premiering Wednesday, March 30.
The reality series, which also features Randi Zuckerberg, CEO of Zuckerberg Media; consumer products tycoon Ido Leffler; and start-up advocate Sarah Prevette, takes on a unique form as it displays entrepreneurs investing in aspiring entrepreneurs. In addition, the show will document the daily lives of angel investors – something that added to the excitement for Lauren.
With entrepreneurship there comes a level of fearlessness and the ability to bet on self. It’s something that Lauren admires when looking to invest in other businesses, along with making a personal connection.
“I look for intelligence, work ethic, integrity and resilience,” she quips. “A lot of people say that having an angel investor is like having a boyfriend or girlfriend. It’s important that the two have a good working relationship.”
