About Lauren Shirreffs 

Lauren Shirreffs is an entrepreneur, strategist, and brand builder with over 15 years of experience helping leaders, creatives, and founders build personal brands and businesses that are both impactful and sustainable. She has worked with 200+ brands and professionals, founded and scaled two agencies — 2Social, Toronto’s first social media–first agency, and NXTDOOR — and has taught, mentored, and spoken to audiences across entrepreneurial, creative, and corporate spaces.

With a background spanning wellness, marketing, and creative strategy, Lauren brings a grounded, intentional approach to growth — blending strategic thinking with intuition to help clients build brands that align with both their goals and their lives. Known for her high standards, calm perspective, and sharp sense of humor, she takes building things that last seriously — but not everything else.

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A few things about me

Experience & Leadership

  • 15+ years as an entrepreneur, marketer, and brand strategist

  • Founder, business owner

  • Worked with 200+ businesses and brands across multiple industries

  • Investor in and consultant to female-led startups

Education & Thought Leadership

  • Taught college-level courses, including Strategies for Success

  • 15+ years as a freelance writer and marketer

  • Speaker and mentor to entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders

Wellness & Alignment

  • Background in fitness and wellness

  • Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Consultant

  • Certified Life Coach and Reiki Master

  • Certified Yoga Instructor

Personal

  • Forever optimist

  • Dog mom 🐾

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