Lauren Batten is a talented jewellery and fashion accessories designer, product manager, and avid traveler based in New Zealand. With a passion for handcrafted and unique pieces, Lauren is the founder and jewellery maker at Ayana Jewellery, where she designs and creates beautiful and personalised jewellery for her clients.

Lauren has a diverse educational background, having studied at several institutes, including Manukau Institute of Technology, Christchurch Polytechnic, and Wellington Open Polytechnic, where she gained her expertise in business management.

She has held several managerial positions in her career, including Brand Development Manager at Interplay UK Ltd, Assistant Manager at Fossil Group Inc. and Levi Strauss & Co. Lauren is also a self-starter and enjoys pursuing independent projects that enable her creative side to flourish.

In her personal life, Lauren loves to explore new places and cultures, and she has a soft spot for iced lattes.