10/30/2026
I am eternally grateful that I have been blessed to call Samantha my business partner, but even more importantly, my closest confidante, trusted friend, & rock.
She is loved by so many because she gives so much to everyone in her life. Beautiful on the outside, but an absolute stunner on the inside, she brings light wherever she goes, usually with a lot of laughs, often to the point of tears. She has made me laugh so hard while I’ve been taking a sip of my drink, that I’ve spit it all out. I think others can share in this experience. It happens a lot.
When Samantha & I get on the phone, we often have an “open line” with silence for quite a while. Eventually someone, usually me, will say, “Are you still there?” I’ll hear some typing, maybe some banging pots, chopping, & then we’ll start laughing & wonder what we were even talking about 45 minutes ago. Completely normal.
Poor Samantha is also used to me beating a dead horse to the point of extinction. I won’t let her hang up until we have discussed the same thing over & over again, & then I’ll ask her to “predict the future.” If I had a penny for every time I’ve said, “Okay, but what do you REALLY think is going to happen?” She is the most patient fortune teller I know. Her opinion is gold though!
To be able to have say "I am working" when people ask me what I am doing, & that involves Samatha is such a treat & seems sort of unfair to everyone else. Sorry, not sorry! It is very unusual to find this kind of friendship & have the opportunity to grow together as business partners. The balance we find in each-other is next level, a true yin & yang.
I could go on a typical Lauren tangent about Samantha; her funny one-liners, talents, charm, & being super smooth to anyone, I’ll keep this message PG... everyone who knows her, loves her. Yada yada yada!
I have so much respect & love for you. I am beyond grateful that you chose me as your work wife & best bud. I know you are so special to so many people, but I hope you know how much I appreciate every inch of our relationship & how lucky I feel to have you in my life.
Happy Birthday to one of the very best. I love you! ❤️🥂 - Lauren
