Her Creative Empire
Her Creative Empire is a voice note for the women who never quite fit in — curious, creative, emotional, ambitious, and allergic to surface-level anything. Hosted by Leah Clancy, a photographer turned business coach and creative founder, this podcast is where art, business, identity, and soul collide.
Each week, Leah shares real, unfiltered solo episodes and interviews with women who’ve built thriving creative businesses — often after a massive life pivot in midlife. From painters and designers to retreat hosts and influencers, these are the stories of women who took the leap, bet on themselves, and did the wild thing, even when it was terrifying.
If you’ve ever felt too much, too intense, or too layered for the world around you… welcome home.
Her Creative Empire
From Teacher to Beauty Influencer: How Lauren Hale Built Her Online Business
In this episode, I’m talking with beauty influencer and author Lauren Hale, who went from teaching kindergarten in Idaho to building a thriving online business with nearly a million followers. She’s known for helping women feel confident in their skin through makeup that actually works for aging faces — but her story is about so much more than eyeliner.
We talk about:
- The moment she decided to quit her job and go all in on content creation
- The big break that helped her brand explode
- The personal values she refuses to compromise — even when it means turning down big money
- Why getting invited isn’t always as fun as not getting invited (yes, we went there)
- What’s next in the ever-evolving world of beauty influencing
Lauren’s journey is such a powerful example of what's possible when you take a risk, trust your gut, and build something aligned with who you really are.