note about the editor
Lauren Alvarez is a dynamic creative and visionary. She is a digital strategist, audio + video producer, journalist, and culture curator with a profound passion for music, design, and culture.
Formerly at Apple Music as part of the Content, Strategy and Production team, Lauren contributed her expertise to delivering exceptional 360 editorial campaigns featuring music artists. She has made impactful contributions as a producer and content manager at prominent media outlets such as Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter, where she led the charge in strategizing and managing daily news and editorial video content.
Her dedication to her craft has resulted in exclusive interviews with industry titans like Jamie Foxx, Donald Glover, Doja Cat, and G-Eazy, earning her recognition as a music expert in the realms of hip-hop and pop. Lauren's writing talents have also graced the social media space through Complex’s Snapchat docuseries, Tekashi69 vs. The World. She is currently a music and culture contributor for Forbes.
Lauren’s expansive background in digital media includes notable organizations like NBCUniversal, ABC-7 Eyewitness News, CBS Radio, and WhoSay. She also previously brought her skills to Amazon Music, where she served as a content strategist, audio producer, and program manager — overseeing a range of audio programming and wider content initiatives within the Amazon Music division.
Currently, Lauren works in content operations at CapCut, focusing on high-stakes AI-driven content products for the app. Her work at the intersection of technology and creativity continues to push the boundaries of digital storytelling and content innovation.
Now, it's time for Lauren to tell her own story through her favorite medium: flowers. Growing up, she always remembered her grandma gardening and adoring flowers, especially the yellow rose because her roots stemmed from Texas. Hailing from the vibrant community of the 562, Lauren is passionate about making her own mark through design and florals, and most importantly, about bringing inspiration and art to her local community.