This as-told-to essay comes from a conversation with 39‑year‑old Lo Bosworth, a reality TV personality and founder of Love Wellness, who resides in New York City. It has been trimmed and clarified for readability.
Looking back to my days on “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” and “The Hills,” I always felt driven to create something. I constantly brainstorm business ideas; that’s how I channel my creativity.
I launched Love Wellness, my women’s well‑being brand, in 2016. After welcoming my daughter Nelle in January, life became considerably busier. A few months after her arrival I started the podcast “Tell Me I’m a Good Mom.”
Juggling motherhood, the podcast, and running Love Wellness is demanding. Regardless of how hectic things get, my husband and I begin each day with our daughter and tuck her in together at night. Those two moments anchor our family connection.
Here’s what a typical day looks like for me as a first‑time mom, podcast host, and founder.
My day starts between 6:30 and 7 a.m., when Nelle usually wakes.
We give her a bottle, then the whole family—including the dog—takes a pre‑8 a.m. stroll. We’re often the first on the sidewalk.
We always grab coffee. I stick to a classic order: drip coffee with half‑and‑half, usually just one cup because I’m caffeine‑sensitive. The walk lasts 15 to 30 minutes, and we’re back by about 8:15 a.m.
Once the nanny arrives, I prepare for the day with a bath. I’m a devoted tub person and bathe twice daily. This may sound odd, but I shower first so I don’t sit in my sleep residue.
Bathing is a cornerstone of my wellness routine; it sharpens my focus and is where I do my best thinking. In the tub I’m on Slack, sending emails, and editing video—I call it a “working bath.”
I’m not a big breakfast person. If I eat, it’s usually something savory, like leftover salad from the night before. This morning I had leftover pea and chicken salad, which is high in fiber and protein.
When I work from home I squeeze in a workout.
On WFH days—typically twice a week—I hit my building’s gym for a 35‑minute session before starting work. Since having Nelle I’ve focused on strength training, using Ladder, which syncs with Spotify so I can listen to music while the instructor guides me.
I work from an office set up in one of our guest rooms. I stay on schedule to ensure everything gets done. I aim to create Love Wellness content on Mondays and record my podcast on Wednesdays.
Occasionally I turn to AI as a thought partner, for instance when brainstorming social‑media video concepts, but I don’t rely heavily on automation and I dislike obvious AI‑generated slop.
On office days I Uber to the Love Wellness headquarters by 9:30 a.m.
Three to four days a week I go into the NoHo office, normally departing at 9:30 a.m. and taking an Uber.
Office days are packed with calls and in‑person meetings. At the week’s start we hold leadership meetings to review results, get organized, and hear everyone’s State of the Union. We collaborate using FigJam boards.
My favorite part of the job is witnessing the impact we’re making in women’s health. When Love Wellness entered Target, vaginal probiotics were still a rarity on the shelves; now entire aisles are shifting.
The toughest aspect is being accountable for many people. It keeps me awake at night because I genuinely care about our team and their well‑being.
I break for lunch whenever my stomach signals.
It can be as early as 11 a.m. or as late as 3 p.m. I never bring lunch to work, so I either head out or order delivery from spots like Daily Provisions or Pura Vida. I’m happy to eat during a meeting.
My meeting schedule usually eases up in the afternoon.
I like to be home by 3:30 or 4 p.m. to carve out time for Nelle.
We enjoy heading to the park together.
I place calendar placeholders so nobody schedules meetings when I know I’ll be with her. We listen to her Toniebox and play with her toys.
My husband and I always handle Nelle’s bedtime together.
Our routine begins at 6:15 p.m. and wraps up around 7 p.m.
My husband works in finance, so he arrives early, does bedtime, then jumps back online. Often we both keep working after she’s asleep.
Whether we get takeout or I cook is about a 50/50 split, depending on how exhausted we are. I frequently prepare steak, rice, and vegetables, sourcing the meat from a local butcher and the produce from the farmers market.
Around 8 p.m. I take my second bath.
That’s when I’m mostly finished for the day, though I might check a few more emails.
Sometimes I indulge in my guilty pleasure: vegan Percy Pigs. My husband and I love them; his sister in London mails them to us.
Since becoming pregnant I’ve read more before bed, which helps me fall asleep. I especially enjoyed Lena Dunham’s “Famesick.”
I aim to be asleep by 10 p.m., although it doesn’t always happen.
This describes a typical day, though it can always be derailed. If I, my husband, or our daughter gets sick, everything can quickly unravel for days.
Otherwise, my week‑to‑week schedule stays quite similar. Staying rigorously scheduled is how I maintain productivity.