On Mother’s Day, we honor the vibrant and remarkable women who devote their lives to raising children and shaping families. It’s a day to celebrate the brilliant minds and boundless hearts of mothers, and today we’re shining a spotlight on Lauren “Lo” McGrier. This multi-hyphenate creative is an event strategist, manager of El Club in Southwest Detroit, and a unique experience curator who is known for her platform, Connect with Lo.
Lo has been a driving force in shaping Detroit’s cultural scene, having started as a local event coordinator and rising to become a nationally recognized event marketer and entrepreneur. Twerk and Tequila has become a staple in Lo’s portfolio of events, and for good reason. It’s a unique experience that blends fitness, fun, and socializing. The event features a lively atmosphere with upbeat music, tequila shots, and of course, twerking. Most importantly, the event is used as a networking and empowerment event for the women who attend. Although Lo has proven to have a successful and blossoming career, her newest role is perhaps her best yet.
Recently, Lo embarked on a new journey in her life: motherhood. In March of this year, she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Lyric. Lo describes Lyric as fun, chill, and already in sync with her. Lyric’s keen observation and strong bond with Lo have helped them ease into this new chapter of their lives and strengthen their relationship.
Despite being accustomed to living a fast-paced lifestyle, Lo has fully embraced motherhood with the same level of passion and dedication that she puts into everything else in her life. She has adapted to the new role and created a solid plan to ensure that she can balance both her personal and professional life with ease.
“She is going to be rolling with me. She’s already been exposed to the life. Twerk and Tequila is this Friday, and she will be with me at set up. We are getting this done. I’m going to strap her on me and get going until my mom comes to pick her up before the doors open. I’m just making room for her to be comfortable and safe when I have things to do. We are just adapting to what is going on around us.”
Being a mom has certainly brought some changes to Lo’s life. Late nights at the club have been paired with late nights feeding and comforting her newborn, and in addition to coordinating events for hundreds of people, she’s now also focused on creating the perfect environment for her little one. But even with her new role, Lo said she has no complaints at all.
“I am just thankful for the community of women in my space that have made sure that I don’t forget myself. I’ve gained this new network of women who are mothers and are in the entertainment space as well and want to make sure I win.”
Becoming a mother often comes with many questions and uncertainties, especially when it comes to balancing work and personal life. When Lo shared the news of her pregnancy, she was met with a lot of inquiries about how she would continue to make money and if she would still be able to run her successful events. But Lo did not let these doubts discourage her. She continued to work tirelessly, even up until the day she gave birth.
“We are superheroes. We can do anything. As soon as I shared, I was pregnant, I got a lot of questions about what I would do about work, how would I make money, and if Twerking and Tequila would end. It don’t Stop! I worked up until I delivered my baby. It’s about adapting and figuring things out. But don’t let anyone tell you can’t do it,” Lo continued “It’s important to surround yourself with positive and supportive people.”
This year is Lo’s first Mother’s Day and she hopes for a simplistic and relaxing day with her family and baby. Lo shares peaks into her motherhood journey on Instagram @connectwithlo.
On this Mother’s Day, we celebrate all mothers, including Lo, who have made significant contributions to their communities and families. We thank them for all that they do and wish them a Happy Mother’s Day!
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