Mari Llewellyn radiates an inner light. And as I’ve gotten to know her over the past year, I’ve seen firsthand that her glow is so much more than skin deep—it comes from a genuine kindness and a heart for others. It would be easy to try putting Mari in a box (she’s beautiful, blonde, and has 1.5 million followers on Instagram), but within five minutes of meeting her, you pick up on the type of depth that speaks to lived experience. Mari has faced struggle and overcome challenges, and her story is proof that true, lasting change is an inside job.
When Mari and her husband Greg moved to Austin last year, they were searching for a slower pace, somewhere they might like to start a family in the near future. In addition to growing their successful supplements brand, Bloom Nutrition, Mari’s podcast Pursuit of Wellness, was topping wellness charts (it’s one of my own weekly must-listens), and she and Greg both landed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. But beyond her achievements, Mari embodies a grounded, feminine energy—she’s a self-proclaimed “horse girl,” bakes sourdough, collects eggs from her backyard chickens, and openly shares her dreams of becoming a mother.
ICYMI, Mari is the cover girl on the latest issue of Camille Styles EDIT. In our interview, Mari shares the story and struggles that propelled her to create the inspiring, fulfilling life that she’s living. Be sure to read our heart-to-heart on page 30 for major inspiration on tackling your 2025 goals. Since Mari has one of the most dialed-in daily schedules of anyone I know, I invited her to join our Wake Up Call series as well. Read on for Mari Llewellyn’s morning routine, and how she gets it all done each day.
Tell us about your career and starting a business. What has life been like as an entrepreneur?
As a student, I never anticipated becoming an entrepreneur. I always gravitated towards writing, art, and language. At university I studied design & merchandising, and wasn’t necessarily the best student. Little did I know, my fitness journey would change everything about my life. I learned how to keep my own promises and show up for myself. My passion for health and nutrition organically turned into a business. I started posting workouts, recipes, and being candid about the ups and downs of my journey. I wanted to share my knowledge with others, and my social media platform quickly grew. I cultivated a community of women who could relate to me, and wanted products to help them on their own journeys. With the help of my (very) entrepreneurial husband, I soon had a Shopify website selling PDF workout guides. This escalated into selling physical products like resistance bands, and we began sampling supplements for what would become Bloom Nutrition.
Life as an entrepreneur is exciting, stressful, beautiful and lonely all at the same time. It has taught me so much about partnership, leadership, grit, determination, and failure. It’s not about how quickly you win but how many times you’re able to get knocked down and stand back up. Bloom is truly a culmination of years of hard work, sweat and tears. I’m so proud of how far we’ve come, but know we have so much more in us.
What has been your biggest learning over the past year?
My biggest learning over the past year has really been about establishing my own values. For many years, all of my energy went into our business. This was necessary at the beginning, but now we’re in a place where I’m able to have a life outside of work. I’ve established hobbies, like horseback riding, and have a much more active social life. There are things that bring me joy and allow me to show up at work as the best version of me.
In a few words, how would you describe your personal style?
I feel like I have many sides to my style. If I had to label it, I’d say I’m simple, classic, sporty with a horse girl twist. I love Kendall Jenner’s style.
Let’s get into your morning routine.
What does a typical day look like for you?
- Wake up 6:30am
- Make my ‘sexy water’ with Bloom colostrum, electrolytes & glutamine
- Walk my dog
- Red light therapy
- Lift weights at home (drink a Bloom energy!)
- Make breakfast (sourdough toast, 3 eggs from my chickens + berries!)
- Get ready for work
- Head to Bloom office for meetings, podcast recordings etc.
- Horseback ride
- Early dinner
- Walk
- In bed by 8:30PM
What time is your wake-up call? And how much sleep do you usually get?
I wake up around 6:30am. I aim for 8 hours every night
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
Drink water, pee and put activewear on! Then I walk my dog
Describe your morning beauty routine from start to finish:
- Ice Roller
- Red light therapy (face and body)
- For skincare, I use: Clearstem cleanser, Face Reality Mandelic Acid, Beta Gel, Brightening Serum, Ceramide Booster, Moisturizer, SPF
- Makeup: Clearstem sunscreen, Westman Atelier concealer, Saie super gel, Rhode blush, Priya translucent powder, Makeup by Mario bronzer, Benefit Lip Tint, Victoria Beckham Feather Eyebrow Gel, Eyelash curler
What do you eat for breakfast?
- Sourdough (either made by me or from Thoroughbread or Swedish Hill in Austin), 3 eggs from my chickens (!!) and a handful of berries
What will we always find in your refrigerator?
Grass-fed meat and berries.
What are your morning rituals?
- Red light therapy
- Morning affirmations w/ Superhuman app
- Spending time with my animals
- Moving my body
What are your favorite books?
- ACOTAR (lol)
- Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
- 101 Essays that will change the way you think Brianna West
- The Midnight Library Matt Haig
What’s always on your nightstand?
My Hydroflask with ice water, Clearstem lip balm, and a red light lamp
What’s your favorite getting-ready soundtrack (or podcast)?
I’ll listen to Giggly squad or Pursuit of Wellness (lol), or watch a Youtube vlog by Julia & Hunter Havens
Do you work out in the morning?
Yes, generally weight lifting, walking or pilates for 40 mins – 1 hour
What’s your daily uniform?
If I’m working from home, I’m in activewear. I love wearing my friend Sami Spalter’s collection, FORM. If I’m heading into the office it’s generally jeans, a top/jacket
Horseback riding before work.
What are some things you do every day to live a more present life?
Spend time with friends, put my phone away, and spend time with animals.
If you could pin your success down to one thing, what would that be?
Tough to say. But if I had to have an answer, I think it’s my grit. My childhood left me with a little bit of a chip on my shoulder, and it has pushed me to focus on personal development, and proving to myself I can do it.
Sentence Finishers:
I never leave the house without…
A large water.
If there were more hours in the day, I would…
Spend more one-on-one time with my husband
Healthiest morning habit…
Red light therapy and positive affirmations
Worst morning habit…
Checking my texts/emails too early
One thing I want to be known for is…
Being present and kind with everyone I encounter
The one thing I fear the most…
Not fulfilling my full potential
When I feel that fear, I…
Act on it
The book I always recommend…
Can’t Hurt Me, by David Goggins
One trait you need to succeed in life is…
Perseverance
