Lauren San Martin grew up in Miami, where life was centered around the water. From weekends spent on boats and beach days with family and friends to a lifelong love of travel and coastal living, she developed an early appreciation for swimwear and the confidence it could inspire. Surrounded by South Florida’s vibrant beach culture, Lauren was drawn to fashion, branding, and entrepreneurship from a young age.

While studying Neuroscience at Boston University, Lauren began envisioning a swimwear brand that combined elevated design with a strong sense of community. The idea for Blue Mantis Swim first came to her in 2019, but balancing academics and building a business from the ground up meant the concept remained a dream for several years. After graduating from Boston University in 2022, she was finally able to bring that vision to life, officially launching Blue Mantis Swim in the fall of that year.

What started as a passion project quickly evolved into something much larger. Through thoughtfully designed collections, a growing ambassador program, wellness-focused events, and meaningful brand experiences, Lauren transformed Blue Mantis Swim into a lifestyle brand centered on confidence, connection, and adventure. She later expanded that vision by founding Beach House Swimshow, an annual Miami runway event created to provide a platform for emerging brands and inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs.

Today, Lauren continues to oversee every aspect of Blue Mantis Swim, from creative direction and product development to production, marketing, and community building. Her mission remains the same as when she first sketched out the idea in college: to create products and experiences that make women feel confident, empowered, and excited to embrace life by the water.