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Laura Brunow

@lbm

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a year ago

Jokes! Obviously I have twenty other jobs I try to bring summer camp vibes to though… by @lbm

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4 days ago

I was lucky enough to spend last week training in Esalen massage (specifically for side-lying) and was transfixed my the long, flowing strokes, energetic holds, and nurturing aspect. With a deep background in energy work and a large wingspan (I’m 6’1”!) I felt an immediate connection with this modality. Book a session at @treehousebodywork and see what I mean! 🤗 taken in Esalen by @lbm

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8 days ago

taken in San Francisco, California by @lbm

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9 days ago

Come see me before November 1 for super special intro pricing… $80 for 60 minutes of massage or lymphatic drainage work. Book at reikipatio.com. 🤗 taken in San Francisco, California by @lbm

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11 days ago

I’ve been a designer for more than 20 years, independent for most of it, and I’ve never seen a market like this. Budgets have been slashed due to economic uncertainty, positions have been eliminated due to AI leading to a flood of workers on the market, and talented remote workers from around the world can work for a lot less than folks in major US city centers. All this has led to much less work and much lower budgets.

Yesterday a close designer friend was criticized by an angry internet mob for taking a project with a big tech company. Um… can we all give each other a little grace? This is a market where we’re all trying things to see what will stick, and very little is sticking.

I know super talented photographers doing carpentry work or substitute teaching. I’m still doing design work but at a lower rate than a decade ago even though I’m doing much better work now. I’m supplementing my income with massage therapy/bodywork, and also running an Airbnb out of my main house and soon a second one. (Which people also want to criticize as greedy or selling out.)

Again for whomever needs to hear it, can we all just give each other a little grace? by @lbm

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a month ago

20 years ago today, a previous version of me wore this yellow polka dot dress to SF City Hall, got married, and went back to work.

Taking a moment of reflection and appreciation for all those who have been part of my love stories. I’m sorry we hurt each other and I’m happy we loved each other. Not much more to say. by @lbm

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2 months ago

by @lbm

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2 months ago

Fun collab with @mbredouw @adrianacrespo and others! by @lbm

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3 months ago

I’m clearly a work in progress. 🤪 But working on it every day! by @lbm

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3 months ago

Welcome to my office! Having way too much fun being my own client on my Forest House renovation. This is not an ad for @samplize but as you can see I’m a big fan! taken in Sonoma County by @lbm

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3 months ago

Truth is I was really proud of myself. 🤷‍♀️ by @lbm

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3 months ago