Lauren Davis

Lauren Arbittier Davis says she's been an enthusiastic marketeer since her grade school days of "hawking handmade friendship bracelets at the Jersey shore." Today, she's…

Lauren Arbittier Davis says she's been an enthusiastic marketeer since her grade school days of "hawking handmade friendship bracelets at the Jersey shore." Today, she's the founder of Alkali, a boutique marketing firm that helps small and medium-sized businesses grow with marketing services of every kind.

Before launching Alkali, Lauren honed her skills working in-house for several organizations, but always had her eye on launching her own firm. Being an entrepreneur allows Lauren the flexibility to spend lazy mornings with her 2-year-old, hold "treadmill status updates" with clients and catch the end of her preschooler's gymnastics class — all while doing something she's genuinely passionate about.