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Interviewee: Megan Robinson

SHOWER THOUGHTS

WITH Megan Robinson
Laura is a Bronx native and co-founder and CEO of Fur. Before launching Fur with her childhood best friend, Lillian, she earned a BA magna cum laude with highest honors from Harvard University and an MBA with distinction from Columbia University. When she’s not discussing people’s most intimate grooming rituals, she enjoys travel, sailing, and opera.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU FELT INSPIRED?

It’s a cliche, but my kids inspire me every day - the way they see the world and their observations as they start to understand how things work - or don’t work! It really allows me to view a lot of things I don’t even see anymore with fresh eyes. As an entrepreneur, this is so important - not taking anything for granted and questioning how things are done.

WHAT DO YOU VALUE THE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHY?

My persistence! Can’t stop won’t stop. As a wife, mom of two (soon to be three) kids, and CEO there are a lot of things to get done and also a lot of setbacks.

WHAT'S ONE THING YOU THINK OTHER PEOPLE OVERVALUE?

Previous experience. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes this is extremely helpful and expertise is a thing. But it’s important just to try even if you don’t know what you are doing. This is also aligned with not letting perfect get in the way of good.

WHAT DOES THE WORD 'WELLBEING' MEAN TO YOU?

Wellbeing to me means my phone is in the other room so I can be fully present, especially with my loved ones. The attention economy is real, and running a business is a whole other focus. Every night and on the weekends I really try to plug my phone in the kitchen and have it completely away from me to the extent that's possible.

WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH WATER?

I am a really passionate sailor, so to me the sea is freedom and adventure! I love to cruise with my family and see new places together. Basically, I want to be a pirate.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE, WHAT WOULD THAT BE?

It’s more something I wish I could change about me - I wish I were a morning person. I do go to bed early, but it still doesn’t help me get up early! I really wish I were one of those people who naturally rose early, energized with an herbal tea. Instead I am nonverbal, dragging myself to that first cup of coffee.

WHAT WOULD YOUR STARTER PACK INCLUDE?

Owala water bottle, oversized scarf, monogrammed boat and tote in multiple sizes, life jacket and sunscreen, spare hair bands for my kids, opera glasses, and of course, Fur Oil.

HAVE YOU HAD ANY INTERESTING SHOWER THOUGHTS LATELY?

I think I have my best business thoughts in the shower! The Fur team might disagree.