With a steadfast passion for the written word.

Home of Creative Guides, Supportive Partners, & Intentional Storytellers

OUR STORY

OUR MISSION

Impact &
Connection

With a journalistic foundation, we aim to uncover and write the most compelling stories for today’s leading, purpose-driven brands. 

If you couldn't tell, we're pretty obsessed with words and serving brands all over the world. Beyond words, we’re travelers, painters, photographers, parents, hikers, foodies…we could keep going here, but you get the idea. We love working with great people bringing cool products and services to life that make the world just that much better. You, too? We're glad you're here.

Heart-Led, Community-Minded, Experts in Their Craft

who we are

A Creative Writing Studio with Purpose

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Look closely, and you’ll see Lāer is ‘real’ backward. This speaks to the authenticity we bring to every person we meet and team member we hire. We’re all about forging relationships with good people and writing authentic narratives that stay true to a brand’s heart. Listen closely, and you’ll hear ‘layer.’

This speaks to how we dig deep to understand each brand’s purpose, peeling back its intricacies layer by layer. We not only aim to help our clients understand the magic that lies within but also a clear and deep understanding of their perspective and how to communicate it with complete originality.

Because We're All Complicated and Layered

the narrative

Beneath Our Studio Name

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Obsessed with the written word

We’re copywriters, creatives and completely curious. While the word is the final product, we’ll scour, search, and become subject matter experts to get us there—letting our curiosity and questions guide us to the root of the story, just like any journalist.

We keep it real

We focus on the real and lead with intuition and empathy to uncover what’s true to you. You know, the layers that make up every aspect of your brand, just like a fingerprint—unparalleled and entirely unique. That also means you won’t find any carbon-copy messaging or glazed-over phrases here. 

Impact first, always

We love working with good people doing great things. From an organic fruit farm paving the way in mindful eating to a sustainable handbag company or a luggage brand built on the power of travel—at our core, you’ll find passionate players who are just as much invested in your mission as you are.

Your Co-Creators

Sure, we’re remote, but that never stopped us from working with brands all over the world. Our team is a collective of writers, editors, and creative directors who love nothing more than collaborating with our clients to help them get the words out into the world. We’re not just a copywriting studio, we’re your creative partner.

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What Really Sets Us Apart

our ethos

The Lāer Difference

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CLIENTS PAST & PRESENT

Collabs Unlike Any Other

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Editor-in-Chief

Rachel Leslie

Meet the founder

Rachel here, and I'd like to share a little story of my own. You see, I wasn't always writing for brands. Fresh out of college with a journalism degree,  and slim pickings at a career in print, I found myself seeking an adventure. So adventuring I went. I moved from a small town in Ohio and found myself in District 1, the epicenter of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam worlds away from everything I knew. It was this singular choice I  credit to what I do today.

A story rooted in journalism.

After freelance writing for five-star luxury hotels and penning travel guides, I made my way back to the  U.S. and joined the PR world telling the stories of Travel Oregon, Bob's Red Mill and Kettle Brand Chips. A curiousity to go in-house eventually led me to Nike, the epicenter of brand storytelling as one of two digital copywriters writing for all of North America. It was clear, storytelling and weaving words and phrases together was my jam.

A growing passion for travel, lifestyle and sportswear industries.

the pLOT

I believe great storytelling lies at the heart of any successful campaign, email, or product launch, and without the words, what is there? So, instead of trying to do it all like most agencies, we focus on the words, first and foremost. With the inception of Lāer, we've rallied a team of writers, creatives and storytellers so we can all lean into what we love most for brands we love even more. Let's get writing, shall we?


Enter Lāer, your copywriting studio.

the Epilogue

Alyson has just about done it all. She's branded small mom-and-pop shops, captivated millions with campaigns for global giants like Nike and Jordan, and scripted countless videos celebrating the innovation behind Microsoft technology. Branding and advertising are what she knows. But what she loves most? Storytelling. It’s what brings the work together, gives it meaning, sparks change, inspires action, and connects people to one another. Finding those profound human truths and letting them shine through the cracks—that’s what her work is all about.

Rachel calls Portland home but you can often find her in the far corners of the world. With a journalism degree and over a decade of agency and brand experience with the likes of Travel Oregon, Bob's Red Mill and Nike, Rachel loves nothing more than a great story and forging creative partnerships with good people. When she's not writing, she's planning her next trip, or she's actually on said trip.

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Based in Brooklyn, NY, Margaret has over 15 years of experience crafting content for both start-ups and major brands, including Klarna, ASOS, Moda Operandi, and Bloomingdale's. Her background encompasses both agency and in-house roles. Outside of work, Margaret can be spotted walking around Brooklyn or Manhattan, reading on her stoop, or trying to write fiction. She holds an MFA from Columbia University, where she also taught in the undergraduate department.

Based in Portland, OR, but a proud Midwesterner at heart, Kyle has a deep passion for storytelling. Her past experience in film production and project management has sharpened her ability to bring narratives to life with creativity and organization at the forefront. When she's not writing, you’ll find her getting her hands dirty in the garden, finding her flow on the yoga mat, or plotting her next big adventure. Whether she's writing, wandering, or simply savoring the day, she brings fun and personality into everything she does.

Based in Portland, OR, but a proud Midwesterner at heart, Kyle has a deep passion for storytelling. Her past experience in film production and project management has sharpened her ability to bring narratives to life with creativity and organization at the forefront. When she's not writing, you’ll find her getting her hands dirty in the garden, finding her flow on the yoga mat, or plotting her next big adventure. Whether she's writing, wandering, or simply savoring the day, she brings fun and personality into everything she does.

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the team