Lauren Gill founded Studio 5, a Barbados advertising agency fresh out of university in England and in the midst of finally being back in the same place as her long distance love. It wasn't easy to navigate her new autonomy as a boss, and working with friends and figuring out what it means for her relationship now that distance wasn't a factor. Flash forward and she's engaged, her studio is growing and thriving and she's done it without sacrificing her perosonal life. In this interview she explains what those years of long distance felt like, how the relationships modelled around her inspired her and her ability to stay confident and passionate about her work while also tackling anxiety.