I first met this weeks Classy Entrepreneur back in 2009 when she was first starting to build her empire as the Intern Queen. Since then, Lauren Berger has helped thousands of students and young professional land awesome internships at amazing companies all over the US. (Rumor has it she’s looking to expand into the UK too!) A few months ago she also published her first book, All Work and No Pay available on Amazon. She has certainly lived up to her name and continues to reign over the world of internships. Remember internships aren’t just for students in college, you can also gain real world experience as a recent grad. Check out her directory and you might just find the internship of your dreams!
Classy Entrepreneur: Lauren Berger
Name: Lauren Berger
Company: InternQueen.com
Age: 27
College(s) attended: Florida State University (AA), University of Central Florida (BA)
URL/Blog: http://www.internqueen.com
What do you do in one sentence? I connect students and recent graduates with the internship and career opportunities of their dreams while helping them make the most of every situation that comes their way.
Who do you help? High School Students, College Students, Young Professionals
What is one piece of advice you can give young professionals? Don’t assume anything. Ask Questions. Don’t Take No For An Answer. Find A Way.
Biggest life lesson you have learned so far? You can do anything you want to do with the right amount of focus and energy.
Where do you want to be in one year? Smiling. Doesn’t really matter where.
If your personal brand were a baked good, what would you be? Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – a different color than most with big chunks of amazingness throughout – I dance to my own drum 
Favorite tool/book/magazine/app or resource of the moment: Just got into Pinterest – Its addicting – Pinterest.com/internqueen
Lauren, internships have always been an important part of my philosophy on career development too! Like you I had many internships as an undergrad and as a professor I have seen how beneficial internships are for students still in school. Internships teach us what we want to do in life, but more importantly what we DON’T want to do. Thank you for your inspiration and leadership in the field!
