Hi truly amazing Mamas! I hope you all had an incredible week and a fabulous Summer. It’s Friday and you know what that means… a new episode of The Model Mama Show is now LIVE (woo hoo!). It’s week 9 of our FEATURE FRIDAY series and I’m thrilled to announce this week’s truly inspiring Mama and major beauty guru. Lauren Gores Ireland is amazing in every way. She’s the Co-Founder of the new skin and beauty line, Summer Fridays. The mega babe is also the Creative Director behind her successful lifestyle blog, You + Lu. Most importantly, she’s a devoted and loving Mama to her adorable little boy, Evan.

If you haven’t already heard of Lauren’s skincare line: Summer Fridays, you obviously haven’t been on Instagram or visited Sephora lately (shame on you!). Lauren, alongside her friend and fellow beauty blogger, Marianna Hewitt, decided to launch this brand together earlier this year after noticing a major void in the beauty space. They were both still searching for something with truly good-for-you ingredients that simultaneously gave you that instant glow. Lauren was pregnant at the time so her beauty routine was pretty limited. This gave her even more motivation to create a line safe for mamas in every stage of life (halleluiah!)

These two beauty mavens launched with one product, The Jet Lag Mask, and it’s been a huge hit worldwide. Honestly, I’m truly obsessed with this mask. Lauren brought me one to our interview and I’ve literally worn it 4 days in a row since. My favorite part about this mask is that it requires no added time commitment (YES!). You simply apply thin layer to a clean face, let it absorb for 10 mins, and you don’t need to wipe or wash it off. It also works as an amazing makeup primer. Apply this mask all over your face and you’ll drench your skin with antioxidant-rich hydration, leaving the house with that instant spa glow... hello heaven!

If that's not amazing enough, TODAY Lauren and Marianna just announced the release of their second product. Drum roll please… it’s called, The Overtime Mask. This beauty booster exfoliates and hydrates for lasting brightness. Optimal results if you follow with the Jet Lag mask. The perfect regimen for all those overachievers out there (like all of you modern mamas everywhere). 

Ok, so clearly this is one motivated and super savvy Mama… just typing all that made me exhausted:) I don’t know how she does it all… but she does it with grace, a sense of humor and so much style! This mama will undoubtedly become your new go-to girl for all things beauty, mommyhood, and fitness. She’s so honest, down-to-earth and hilarious about her transition to Motherhood and how she navigates her oh-so busy life. I had way too much fun chatting with Lauren… tune in below for all her insights and positive perspective!

WATCH OUR FULL INTERVIEW HERE. Kick your feet up, pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of rosé (come on, Mamas! It’s the last Friday of Summer) and join our real conversation about juggling it all: motherhood, marriage, multiple careers, and how to enjoy the journey. 

Some of my FAVORITE takeaways from Lauren:

+ Balancing mommyhood + work:

+ It's important to ask for help:

+ Having it all:

+ For tough days... how she re-centers:

+ Morning Routine:

+ Achieving balance: