Our Story

We all have moments when we feel like giving up. Moments when life feels too heavy, when we question our purpose, or when we wonder if what we’re doing even matters. And sometimes, all it takes is the right words at the right time to remind us to keep going.

Luminate Love was born from one of those moments. After failed idea after failed idea, I was on the verge of giving up—on entrepreneurship, on my dream of helping others, on everything I had worked toward. But then, as I was walking on a college campus, I saw a simple sign:

"So many years of education, yet nobody teaches us how to love ourselves or its importance."

That sentence stopped me in my tracks. It was the sign—literally and figuratively—I needed to remind me why I started in the first place. It wasn’t just about business. It was about impact. It was about the power of words—the way a single phrase can shift something inside of you, pull you out of darkness, and give you the strength to keep going.

Growing up, I struggled with my own self-worth and often felt overlooked. I know how hard it can be to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders and still try to show up every day. That’s why I created Luminate Love because I want you to know that you are not alone. You matter. And that you are enough exactly as you are.

That’s what Luminate Love is here to do—not just for you, but for every single person who crosses your path. Whether it’s the stranger sitting across from you on the subway, the barista making your morning coffee, or the friend who’s been struggling silently, our words don’t just stay on the fabric—they travel. They plant seeds of hope. They remind people that they are seen, that they matter, and that they are loved.

Because you never know who needs that reminder today. 🤎

I see you,

Lauren Martin