Lauren Chan is Really Good at Figuring Sh*t Out

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Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

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🗓️ 27 June 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Save up to 80% off on generic drugs at visoryhealth.com. Get a free pair of jeans from Universal Standard at universalstandard.com/signup/girlboss-free-jeans, and putting in your email. On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery is joined by Lauren Chan, a career chameleon who's worked as a model, fashion editor, brand founder and inclusivity spokesperson. Recently, Lauren also became the first queer, plus-size Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie. Avery speaks to Lauren about her journey going from small-town Canada to becoming the fashion news editor at Glamour, a role where she pushed for size inclusivity in the magazine's content as well as what prompted her to start Henning, her luxury, size-inclusive fashion brand that was recently acquired by Universal Standard. Plus, the two chat about what it's like to go through major career milestones while your personal life is also going through major transitions, and get into Lauren's current fashion ins and outs. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping!

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0:43.5	Hello and welcome back to Girl Was Radio.
0:45.6	I'm your host, Avery, on the founder and CEO of Bloom,
0:48.4	a workplace design consultancy on a mission to build work that works for everyone.
0:52.8	Today I'm joined by Lauren Chan, a model for a magazine editor and entrepreneur.
0:57.1	She's the founder of Henning, an ethical luxury,
0:59.5	size-inclusive workwear brand that was acquired by Universal Standard earlier this year.
1:04.1	Lauren moved from small town Canada to New York City to become a model.
1:07.6	At the same time, she started working as a fashion writer,
1:10.5	contributing to publications like Vogue and Interview Magazine.
1:14.0	Then she stepped away from modeling and became a full-time fashion news editor at Glamour,
1:18.3	where she pushed for size inclusivity in their content.
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