Emma McLaren
Founder and CEO @Myrth
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WORK HISTORY
Founder and CEO @Myrth
Santa Cruz, CA, US
As CEO of Myrth, I have built and led a dynamic team to develop a cutting-edge digital wellness platform focused on personal growth and self-care and an online resource for everything digital wellness. I have hired and managed developers, content creators, and marketing professionals, overseeing product development, branding, and user engagement strategies. A key focus of my leadership has been mentoring young women in tech and entrepreneurship, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment. I have driven business strategy, product innovation, and community building, ensuring Myrth delivers an intuitive, accountability-driven platform that enhances health and wellness through technology and human connection.
EDUCATION
Langara College
Certificate
LCC
High school diploma
Y Combinator
Audit of The Startup School
Queen's University
BAH
Dalhousie University
Master of Marine Management
ABOUT EMMA MCLAREN
Emma sees exploration as a powerful driver of growth, resilience as the key to navigating change, and courage as the foundation for embracing unconventional paths. She thrives in dynamic, cross-cultural environments where purpose, connection, and community take center stage.With a career spanning global sustainable development, stakeholder engagement, and program leadership, Emma has helped mission-driven organizations turn vision into impact. From advising Fortune 500 companies on sustainability to coordinating international events, she excels at fostering collaboration across diverse teams, cultures, and industries.Her passion for experiential learning, community-building, and intentional living led her to found Myrth, a digital wellness company dedicated to resilience and self-care. A lifelong traveler and independent thinker, Emma understands the transformative power of global mobility, education, and purpose-driven connection—both personally and professionally.The pandemic marked a pivotal transition in her life, leading her to embrace single motherhood with the same decisive clarity that defines her work. This experience reinforced her belief in acting with purpose and designing a life on one’s own terms. Today, she channels her extensive experience into coaching young women through career transitions and major life decisions, empowering them to move forward with confidence, self-belief, and intention. Her coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in resilience, adaptability, and the courage to build a life that aligns with personal values—beyond traditional molds and expectations.Emma remains committed to fostering meaningful connections, guiding others toward purposeful growth, and creating communities where people can thrive—wherever in the world they choose to be.
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