Lauren Mitchell

Lauren has always had both a passion for writing and a passion for smart spending. Becoming a contributor with Million Stories has allowed these two worlds to collide. She currently works in Business Development with Marc Phillips Rugs and spends her days collaborating with interior designer’s uplifting the creative process. She also writes for her site, “A Healthy Soul,” touching on a variety of topics that pertain to living a healthy, happy, and positive lifestyle overall. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys all things music, art, and design-related. Originally a Virginia native, Lauren has called Los Angeles home for more than a decade now but holds true to her Virginia Beach roots in finding an oasis by the ocean. She is an avid supporter of women in business and aims to make her mark one movement at a time.

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  Lauren Mitchell
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  #behindthestories , People

  Our Favorite Financial Lessons from the Moms in “Milk Money”

  Posted on: 08 May 2021

  
  

  As Mother’s Day draws near, it has us reflecting on the mother-figures in our lives. Moms come in all forms and can also encompass that caregiver that took on the role of mom for you growing up – an auntie, a grandma, or even a teacher. Our series, “Milk Money”, showcases this diversity in family […]

  
  
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  Save It , Spend It

  Traveling on a Dime

  Posted on: 15 Apr 2021

  
  

  In the new show George Goes Everywhere, George Igoe explores different cities while sticking to a $100 budget. Sounds impossible, right? He ventures to places like Savannah, New Orleans, Boston, and New York City, checking out these locales’ unique art, history, food, nature, and culture. George ends up finding hidden gems, like the American Prohibition […]

  
  
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  Entrepreneurship , People

  Chase Sloan: Meet the Gen-Z Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Behind the “Cakes for Cancer” Cookbook

  Posted on: 24 Feb 2021

  
  

  High school sophomore Chase Sloan is wise beyond his years. He’s got plans to attend an Ivy League, and his passions include chess, bodybuilding, language, and the arts, to name a few. But from the time he was young, Chase has also possessed a natural gift for cooking! Last August, Chase successfully self-published his cookbook, […]

  
  
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  Budgeting , Save It

  Financially Fit Fitness: Staying Fit at Home

  Posted on: 27 Jan 2021

  
  

  After the global health crisis in 2020, it has never been more important to look after your health and well-being. It’s not new information that exercise helps you maintain a strong immune system while building longevity. What is groundbreaking is that it can be done without breaking the bank, helping you (and your wallet) feel […]

  
  
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  Grow It , People , The Movement

  Mark Williams: “Start early, no matter how small it is.”

  Posted on: 26 Dec 2020

  
  

  The first wave of millennials turned 40 this year and although you can find thousands of memes making fun of how different we are from previous generations, the reality is that many millennials have settled into careers and marriages and in many ways are as conventional as prior generations. It hasn’t been easy though, just […]

  
  
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  #behindthestories , Entrepreneurship , People

  #BehindTheStories: Maria Gabriela De Faria on COVID-19, launching a new business, and financial aspirations for 2021

  Posted on: 22 Dec 2020

  
  

  Earlier this year we featured Venezuelan actress Maria Gabriela De Faria’s story of failure and perseverance on our popular series, Faceplant. We caught up with Maria to see how she’s been dealing with this year, learn about her new entrepreneurial projects, and most importantly talk about her relationship with money and the growing pains along […]

  
  
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  Budgeting , Money , Spend It

  Why Buy When You Can DIY: Holiday Decor Ideas

  Posted on: 10 Dec 2020

  
  

  They say home is where the heart is. We never knew who “they” were, but it’s true that the home is a sacred oasis meant to be full of all of our sentimental and magical treasures.  The holidays are always an exciting time to really create a winter wonderland. Regardless of your beliefs, there are […]

  
  
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  Budgeting , Spend It

  Meaningful Gift Ideas for Budget-Friendly Holidays

  Posted on: 24 Nov 2020

  
  

  This year calls for gifts that have more meaning to them. This doesn’t mean that we have to dig ourselves into a financial deficit while in the process. We’ve all been pushed beyond our comfort zones, and the holidays should mark more of the sentiment of the season with meaningful gifts. Here are our top […]