About Found. by Shawn Lauren
Wear the beach.
I’m Shawn—mom of two, beach lover, and the hands behind every piece you see here.
At 38 years old, I finally realized something I wish I had understood sooner…
life is too short not to go for it.
For a long time, I felt lost.
I stayed small. I isolated myself. I told myself I wasn’t ready…
But deep down, I have always been someone who wanted more. Someone who wanted to create, build something of my own, and live life on my own terms.
I just let life get in the way for a while.
But the truth is, the only thing I would have regretted… was never trying.
Everything changed when I started creating.
What began as something small—collecting shells, saving pieces of the beach, pressing sand into jewelry—actually started with a moment I’ll never forget.
After walking away from a relationship that broke me, I went on a beach walk with my mom. At the same time, my parents had just lost everything in the hurricanes. We were both carrying so much… just trying to process it all.
The beach was covered in broken pin shells. At first, they looked like nothing—just sharp, damaged pieces scattered everywhere.
But when I picked one up, I realized something…
they form a heart when they open.
Standing there, surrounded by thousands of broken shells that were actually hearts… it hit me.
Even the broken pieces could be something beautiful.
I turned to my mom and said, “These form a heart.”
And in that moment, I knew I wanted to create something from them—
to take something broken and turn it into something meaningful.
That’s how it all began.
It became my therapy.
My outlet.
My way back to myself.
Because when I’m creating… anxiety disappears.
There’s just peace, purpose, and presence.
I’ve always been someone who feels most alive near the ocean.
I’ve lived in places like Brazil and Hawaii…
spent days chasing waves, playing guitar, singing, and just being in the moment.
Music, the ocean, creativity. Those are things that have always been a part of me.
I just lost touch with them for a while.
This journey helped me find my way back.
Every piece you see here is made by me, using real sand and shells collected from Florida’s Gulf shores—places that hold memories, healing, and meaning in my life.
Some of my most special designs started with the simplest things…
like broken shells I turned into hearts—because even the imperfect pieces can become something beautiful.
But this isn’t just about jewelry.
It’s about showing my kids—especially as a single mom—that you can build something from nothing.
That you can start messy, scared, and unsure… and still create a life you love.
That you don’t have to let life control you.
You can take your power back and create your own path.
Found. isn’t just a name.
It’s the moment I found my voice.
My creativity.
My confidence.
Myself.
And my hope is that when you wear these pieces…
you feel a little more connected—to the beach, to your story, and to yourself.
✨ Wear the beach. Carry a piece of something real.
