Lauren Riihimaki - Youtuber
Age: 32
Country: Canada Occupations:
Youtuber
Lauren Riihimaki, known by her stage name LaurDIY, is a Canadian YouTuber, designer, and podcast host. She was born on August 11, 1993, and is known for her DIY (Do-It-Yourself) and lifestyle content on her YouTube channel, LaurDIY, as well as her vlog and podcast content on the LaurDIY Vlogs and WILD 'TIL 9 channels.
She is a leading figure in the DIY and lifestyle content creation space and has built a digital empire with millions of followers across her social media platforms. Her content is described as creative, authentic, and positive, appealing largely to female Millennial and Gen Z audiences.
Riihimaki started her career in her first year of university in Toronto, posting DIY tutorial videos on a blog before transitioning to YouTube. She graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in 2015 with a degree in graphic communications management.
Her career highlights include winning a Streamy Award for Best Lifestyle Channel, a Shorty Award in the "House & Home" category, and hosting and executive producing the HBO Max competition series, Craftopia.
She is also an entrepreneur, with her merchandise and brand appearing across multiple categories like apparel, accessories, stationery, jewelry, and craft kits in major retailers. She is a champion for open and honest conversations surrounding mental health and an animal lover. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her mini bull terrier, Moose. She is married to Jeremy Lewis, whom she wed in 2024.