We often are distracted and pulled in a million different directions, so when we’re given the chance to stop and pause to ensure our intention is where we want it to be, it best be taken, says Lauren Hendricks, philanthropist and marketer by day, and a woman who is renovating her home.

She started small 12 years ago as one of the founders of the Forecastle Foundation and is now board chair and part owner of A + H Marketing.

Although she’s reached beyond any professional realm that she ever thought she’d be in, she swiftly reminds herself to follow her intuition and stand with companies that have a local and honest mentality that matches her belief to be who you say you are, both personally and professionally.

Lauren’s passion to live a life of depth with intention has catapulted her into making a lasting effect upon the city of Louisville, with the hope of her work and life echoing into the world at large.

“If I could give myself advice about passion 10 years ago, I’d tell myself to stay true to my beliefs and know that I’m making a difference.”