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.
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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