Ex-Marijuana Smuggler interview-Lauren
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- Опубликовано: 7 дек 2022
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Lauren, a former marijuana smuggler in Humboldt County, California now living in Orange County.
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So cool to hear her origin story. Just assumed she was Mark's natural friend. She's so awesome with the Whitaker family.
I agree 💯
I thought she was his daughter for a minute lol
I thought it was mark’s girlfriend
She is a beautiful woman, I enjoy it when’s she is the Whittaker family videos. It would have been nice if they would have mentioned the name of her jewelry business, she normally has some cute stuff on in the videos.
Until today I just assumed she was an intern or an assistant. Great how she’s turned her life around.
I have fallen in love with Lauren thru her interactions with the Whittaker family. Such a beautiful soul. I think she has found her calling, humanitarian work.
Not only is she beautiful but, kind !
Just came across this video. Would have never imagined this being her life before helping you with the Whittaker family. Love her genuine-ness.
I honestly thought Lauren was Mark’s girlfriend. I didn’t realize she was one of people he’s interviewed. It was really interesting getting to know her more & it’s nice to see her with you visiting the Whittakers. 😊
Bro if she got caught with hundreds of pounds of weed there’s no way she only did 4 days in jail with no prison time. She had to have snitched on somebody.
It's called white privilege
She definitely snitched talking bout they dropped a couple felonies by the time she got to the station lmao
Well if she’s in Nevada they are used to seeing this all the time and most of the time the people they catch are just like her, just the runners. If they are running for the Asian mafia they could care less about the runners. Sure maybe she gave some information but they almost all do
@@Dazedgypsy if you were a pound, I’d smoke it all ❤️🔥❤️🔥
You nailed it. Her story doesn't add up in the slightest. I've heard people get leaned on harder by the cops over a quarter pound of shwag weed. Her case is like Charlie getting Willy Wonka's golden ticket to the cops. They know this girl with no criminal history doesn't want to spend time in jail. She's already pleading her case in the cop car on the way to the station. No way she's holding up under interrogation. This woman is going to end up in a ditch somewhere. Just because all of the people she flipped on are in jail, doesn't mean she's safe.
I'm an ex farm owner turned into a jeweler here as well. The collapse of the industry was the best thing to happen to me. I now have my freedom and life back. Pay isn't as good but sanity is a great thing. Great story
Good on you!!! Do you have a website? I'd love to check out your work ;)
Same here bro...that's how I feel....since the collapse I had no choice but to leave the streets alone which I hav been trying to do for the longest now
Where are you from bro ? Are you in the California area? If so how can I get in contact with you?
Learned so much from Lauren this morning. She has been a beautiful voice and energy to listen to on my morning walk and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story!
I love Laurens vibe! I can also relate to so much of her story its uncanny. Would love to hear more about your solo travels, Lauren! Much much love to you! 💞🙏
Lauren, you're so so chill. Thanks for sharing your experiences!!
love your vibe! Laughed and smiled a few times in ways and for reasons I never expected. Awesome interview!
Lauren is with Mark,the interviewer, now. I thought I'd seen her before. She visits the Whitaker family he has got to know well with him.
@@kevindurand3237 yes she was marks toilet for a little bit
I would love to know how Lauren went from a person you interviewed to being your assistant. I think I saw her in one of the Whittaker videos
I think she asked him if she could work for him if I remember right
I'm sure sex wasn't involved....🙄
@@cardfan4ever2009 I wasn’t implying that it was
@@stacyrn98 my comment was sprinkled with a pinch of sarcasm... It's hard to tell thru the phone. 🙋🏻
@@cardfan4ever2009 the fact that ur mind went to this is very telling of ur character 🙄
As a cannabis patient, who used to live in indiana where it isn't at all legal, I thank people like you for giving me access to my medicine. Thank you.
Aww I love this comment!! You’re so welcome. Hoping it’s legal there soon🙏🏽
@@Dazedgypsy I'm in New Mexico now, but me too for everyone back in indiana, and still, thank you for the work you've done. 🙂
It's one of the best parts of the job.
Getting people what they need and want.
Thanks for the shout out! We are still trying to make our way thru the bullshit in Indiana!
Waiting for ppl with chronic pain and cancer to get access to opipids
So interesting. Well done Lauren. Thank you for sharing your story!
Well done Lauren! I am following the channel from Ireland have fallen in love with the Whittaker family and love your interaction with them all. Love and care to you all as it is wonderful to see how good people can make good x
Thank you for this wonderful interview. She is very resourceful, humble, intelligent as well as a beautiful soul. Her life’s story is fascinating. Would love more interviews from Lauren.
I never know quite what to expect with all the different guests. I make a pre judgement sometimes and then if and when I do listen to their story I am ALWAYS blown away with how fascinating these people are. Lauren is certainly no exception. Thanks for sharing Lauren. A real eye opener indeed and I wish you every success in all your endeavours
One thing l bielive is...when l got busted that Day l save my life. And l promise l never go back
i related with this story in so many ways; thanks mark. This hit home.
I love this! Lauren is such a great interview, and shares so many interesting stories.
I don't know what to say but have to say something. Lauren, you are unique. Continue your amazing work and life and influence on people. I am not sure I have ever met anyone as strong and sensible as you. I hope to see a book written by you some time. Stunning life you are experiencing and phenomenal way you evaluate and enforce your boundaries. Focused to the extreme, simply brilliant.
so gullible ,this chick is all about youtube money , lol
I don't think she's gonna let you take her out on a date, bro. Relax.
@@stephen3762 lol, You gave up without even trying. :)
Her disposition is amazing. She radiates kindness.
I love kind folks in the drug business
LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. BLESSINGS FROM SPAIN
I've traveled to many countries, and have to give big time props to Lauren for having the self-awareness and confidence to just wander around countries as an attractive young girl. In India, Egypt, and other countries sexual assault against their own female citizens, not to mention single western female travelers, can be quite high. My suspicion is Lauren has an extremely perceptive sense of situations and people, and does allow herself to fall into dangerous predicaments. She does come off as a delicate flower child, but probably has a steely courage and confidence that she used to stay safe and still interact with the local population.
Im sure she's had dudes creep on her.
Obviously? Us, women, deal with this on the daily.
I love how the commenter expressed his thoughts. What we see in others is usually a prominent quality in ourselves.
I'm pretty sure she handed out a few times whether yes or no.
To many experts out there
Yes the gypsies have probably tried to get her and make her their wife
Happy she turned things around and love seeing her visit the Whitaker's. I turned 70 yesterday and I have a story to tell and wish I could connect with you.
Proud to call her a fellow Hoosier, the polar vortex was a time when it stayed below 10 degrees and mostly below 0 for over 6 weeks here in Indiana, a great time to escape. What an amazing story, someone who was delt a bad hand but made the most out of it. Rock on Lauren.
Thank you for sharing, u have an old soul and could teach many how to be humble in life we need more people like u on this earth
She's a young Gypsy Soul.
I'm happy she's found her place under the sun helping the less fortunate. That's really Kool.
For her not being raised by a normal Mom and Dad she seems healthy and grounded
Wishing her nothing but Peace ✌️ and Love 💕
I love Lauren, she seems so sweet. I saw her with you in the Whittaker's videos. I just saw this.... Thank you for giving her a chance ❤
I love your testimony Lauren. Thank you for sharing with us. Prayers you will continue to spread joy and helping others. You are so beautiful. Look forward to you entire story.
She’s missing. There is a rumor mark and Kenny and Larry Whitaker murdered her.
I’m not sure if that’s true.
Watching for the channel. Lauren is definatly a warm soul.
Takeaway: being white, attractive single white female will get you a 4-day introspective experiance in club jail while others experience an unending, life-ending battle with the legal system spending years without conviction. This comment is not aimed at Lauren, I am sure she is a nice girl but it's hard not to see the injustice here. I am a white male in my 40s, it shouldn't take someone nonwhite or someone experienced in the legal system to see this for what it is. If you think someone nonwhite and less attractive would have had the same outcome, I cannot help you.
She’s not “white”... None Of you are... Stop CRYING.
👍👍
I 100% agree. The way she described her experience in jail blew my mind. Like night and day.
I said the same thing and was attacked in the comments. I'm glad someone else sees it, too. Like you said, no knock against Lauren but I'm going to call it like I see it and apparently that enrages some simps out here.
Nothing to do with her polite manner and intelligence
Great story and cool to see Lauren’s background. Must be a decent person to work for you now. I like her and how she is with the Whittaker’s. She is so nice and it shows Ray that just because people look at you differently doesn’t mean you are. Best of luck lauren
I seen the whittakers video first with her and I thought it was Marks daughter….. right when I see the video I knew I had to watch it
Great interview. Lauren is very interesting and I can tell she will be sucessfull in anything she decides to do. Thanks for posting.
Mark. You are the best interviewer. Keep it up. Great questions
What an amazing story! Thank you so much, Lauren! Every day is a gift!!! Namaste!
Youre the assistant!
I recognized the eyebrows! Lol😂
What a fascinating story.
I hope you write it all down.
What is it like seeing all these different cultures in such a short time?
I find it very cool that youre one of the good karma folks.
Like those of us who have a hard life and still do great things.
You have a optimistic personality. That alone will save your life. ❤
God Bless 333
I've watched SWU for years now. I noticed Lauren during your Whittaker family visits and thought it was great for Mark to have an assistant. Learning a bit about Lauren kinda fills-in blank. But also, it shows more of Mark's positive influence in others folks lives.
I guess he's dating her now
@@Cuyt24 no she was marks toilet for a little bit…
What a wonderful and kind-hearted soul! Best of luck to Lauren in her future endeavours. I loved to hear her stories and would love to read a blog or diaries by her if a book is not forthcoming. Hope our paths cross when travelling someday.
so, have some pretty severe phobias stemming from ptsd and have been pretty much hiding from life, since even before the pandemic despite being young...
but something about lauren's story and the way she told it, felt like a curse breaker of sorts- like no matter how cynical one's past (and the tone of news, social media, society ect) makes a person feel about the prospect of still being able to hope for adventures and that sense of wonder...that the ability to find magic and newness in the world is still out there
clearly a very special and kindhearted person with amazing and genuine energy, to have such an impact. big hugs lauren 🧡
This has been one of the best interviews. What an amazing story or intro to. You’re a beautiful soul! 🌟✨💕😊
wow,..what a great interview. i really wish you needed a partner back then...you seem like you would have been so much fun to travel the world with. So down to earth, and humble! Glad to hear your working with Mark now...seeing you with the Whittakers was so touching. You seem like such a genuine and caring person
This was great! Lauren is a dream! Would be great to hear a follow up later!
Lauren, you are so articulate, such amazing stories.
Hey Lauren, Griffith Indiana here, Great story, keep your spirit high, your dreams will come true.
Being someone who was in this industry and got to be with you and witness you in and out of this it’s so AMAZING to finally see you SHINING & SHARING your story and your truth. I fucking love you dude and I’m so proud of you.
Love you so much you’re one of my favorites forever💜💜
Trimmers just get fucked lol
Omg rookies, gross exaggerations and lies, rookies count, you had a scale idiots, bills weigh one gram. Who counts after the eighties?!? 🤣
@@hoopslaa5235 because everyone in the industry comments relating to our stories u have never been around weed it’s clear you’re just jealous thanks for watching you help get me $ on here💘💘 hope you turn your life around and maybe you’ll be successful like us
@@hoopslaa5235 ok after checking out your channel I see why you’re a hater . Good luck man clean yourself up
Truly amazing Mark bringing life out there to the screen it's fascinating and educational and sad but real
What an amazing person! Great interview!
Very amazing person. May she have continued success on her journey. 🙏
This is one of your best interviews. I enjoyed the travel goals and her intellectual aspect to how she accomplished it. Her 20s are memorable and she has no regrets!
The word ‘best’ appears accidentally between ‘your’ and interviews’, it would seem.
Kudos to you for being brave enough to use the word ‘intellectual’ in any way, too.
Travel "goals"? Hilarious
Love her energy and how she really keeps her values high despite everything she has gone through. I hope she does write her book, I would definitely read it ❤
I'm a fan of both your alls work . Keep caring and most of all keep sharing.
What a unique soul. I did a lot of travelling in my day, and spent lots of times with locals. Best lesson be humble. I understand why people would confide in her. Bravo Lauren!
Her spiritual openness is why things went so well for her. What a gift. I hope she stays straight.
We need more on Lauren! Such a great energy!
Love that monotone energy! 🎉
@@BrandonRosenstrauch Not all great energy has to be exciting and take up a whole room
Loved your story! Your such a sweetheart and humble!
Awesome interview! Now I understand your calm, accepting, attitude for the Whittakers lifestyle, and people in general.
After traveling in my 20's, i can resonate with her a lot. It's addicting. I would get pissed off by my peers reactions to little problems too. It's a weird balance.
It's a deliberate and intentional imbalance. Wealth is established and maintained at the expense of others.
Same
You’re amazing Lauren! So glad we have met and I commend you for telling your story. Our paths are our own and the beautiful humanitarian heart is flowing forward! Blessings upon blessings sis 💫🙏🏽🤍✨
This is an amazing interview ❤ Lauren is so beautiful, kind, and humble.
Lauren you are very wise for being so young. Blessings to you and all that you do.
Wow, what a refreshing woman. Her honesty is so nice & calm. She's a woman who doesn't lie to herself. Beautiful also!
Wonderful story Lauren. You were very lucky I believe and made good choices for sure. Good luck in your future endeavors at helping others and having fun in the process.
Mark! Watch most of you videos! You’re a stud!
Nice work getting this young lady helping.
She’s an amazing compliment to your channel.
🤠
Pretty privilege+ great personality+ 🤓 smart+ hustler mentality+ honest= dope story and and great outcome. ..... honestly traveling the world is def on my bucket list
Pretty privilege?? More like white privilege at its finest!!!
did you get your booster?
@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 I'm not suicidal so I didn't get any of them pokes. If I wanted to commit suicide I suck on a .44 magnum or something quicker on my own terms. FJB and the democratic party.
Hope you're still relatively young (have time) as this is not a tick-in-the-box bucket list item but something you do over a quite a number of years.
What an amazing humble human. Keep doing you .
I hope Ray went to the doctors about his arthritis, my husband suffers from Arthritis, he needs something for his pain, I had to leave work to care for my husband and I know the pain he goes through every day , I feel for Ray .
This woman is a true gem. Thanks, and take care.
Girls got IT and knows how to work IT.Great until IT isn’t"
She’s super hot naive and dumb. Easy to take those holes.
The more I watch these videos the more I appreciate my square ass life
She’s basically espousing a square ass life without realizing it.
AMEN!!
I agree.
I watched Lauren visit with the Witikers (sp)? with you. She was so gentle and loving with Ray and was able to quickly connect with all of them. She never showed any negative feelings toward them at all. She cooked them all breakfast with such humility and love it was amazing to watch. I can understand how so many people could be attracted to her. Thanks Mark for a really interesting interview....🤗
This is so hilarious. She lived across the street from me forever. Wild. Great job
Oh my gosh!! Most people lie on here but yes Forest Ave Hi Emily right? so crazy you watched
What a lovely lady. With a heart like hers, I hope life is good to her.
Who's this?
It’s you. You typed this. Mikey Roqufert
For the doubters out there, I live in Northern California & familiar with the industry. While she’s certainly glossing over negative experiences, she’s probably telling the truth.
I totally believe, she’s young but she sounds credible.
I think she's telling the truth. I'm from Norcal. There's plenty of chicks doing exactly what she's doing. There's most definitely an ugly side to it. Real ugly!
She’s not a smuggler she’s a trafficker.
Weed is legalised in Nimbin Australia? I don't think so
@@danksinatra5977 what is the ugly side, if you don't mind? I am truly intrigued with her story...
“Spread love and give long hugs “ ❤ I love it 😊
Great interview
One of your best interviews of all time. A nice diversion from the drug addicts and homeless people.
Your a piece of shit son, go find a corner and hold your breathe AND NEVER STOP!
No thanks, but you're welcome to do that. Happy holidays!
Diversion? She contributes to the problems!
@@a.w.3211 with what weed? Lmao
@@a.w.3211 you are biased and she does not contribute to anything, not every substance and experience is a negative one actually. One’s view is not universal to all.
I like her style she seems like a really good person and she has a lot of heart to move the way she was moving rolling cross country hustling and helping people along the way .
Well now seeing her with Mark at the Whitakers finally makes sense! She’s not his wife or daughter… not sure about being his girlfriend, but she’s only 30 now, he’s 62…she’s beautiful, intelligent , and a true humanitarian like Mark, but he first strike me as dating someone near to his own daughter’s age… she’s a great assistant with the Whitakers! They love her too! Unusual to see someone so young with so much wisdom and compassion towards others who are very different from her. Good luck Lauren!
So cool to see you guys working together now! love her relationship with the Whittakers
She is fascinating! I love how after all she went thru, the humanitarian work is the only thing that she found deeply satisfying. I hope to read from her more.
She is #WHITEPRIVILEDGE if she was black or Hispanic she would have gotten 100 years. White folks in America are a bonafide trip.
@@MikeJones-pf4wd shit, i wish my white privilege kicked in when i got sentenced but instead they threw the damn book at me
@@MikeJones-pf4wd Sad but true.
@@MikeJones-pf4wd I agree, white and good-looking! Justice? Hell no!!!!
All she went through? You mean traveling all over the place blowing drug money? Yeah terrible
For every "thank you for my weed medicine 💊 " , there's another 11 & 12 yr old starting off smoking weed before and after school and another homeless drug addict story on here that started off their life destruction by beginning smoking weed. It IS a gateway drug and nothing to give a pass too.
Don't let the cool teenagers see this. They'll say it actually benefits you.
Amen to that. Jesus is the answer. Our life is a wisp of smoke. Here today gone tomorrow. Eternity is forever. Making Jesus saviour and Lord is the only way to heaven. Jesus is coming back very very soon.
Funny seeing her on here for the first time in 2024 on an interview, and I’ve been watching these videos for years with her helping Tom
I got 20 years of Humboldt stories I can relate, it was Utopia for a time.... Ahhh the good old days💚
I love how free her energy is. ❤
What a great story teller.
Yeah, love those monotone stories 😂
@@BrandonRosenstrauch Noone likes a fn hater. have nothing nice to say.....
😂😂😂 right?
I met you in a bar/restaurant in SLC a few years back... I remember because you are obviously stunning, we chatted for an hour or more, but it was more that you paid my tab when you left... made me laugh, since I'm an old fart. When I left the bartender said "oh, your daughter got the bill". : ) To hear your real/full story is exponentially crazy. Best of luck to you!! much love!!
That’s crazy did you guys bang
One of my favorite comments
Wow lucky you lol
You let some 20
Year old pay for your tab after your annoying drunkard/ whino stories.
You’re a gem.
Lauren, I can't relate to many of the chapters of your life...other than, I love to travel. Being from Chicagoland, I sure do respect your Midwest grit! You were refreshing to listen to. Thank you.
Great story! She's so independent! I hope she does create a youtube channel talking about her traveling!
Lauren you are a true inspiration! Love watching you with Ray ! Mark you and Peter Santenello sound so much alike I have to keep looking to see whos posting and which one of you I am watching! Love you both!
We love you Lauren !!! Hello from Wyoming!! Don’t even comment to the haters you are an Angel !!
I'm facing 2 felony driving with a revoked license from a dui for sleeping in a gas station parking lot with weed in my pocket. I couldn't get my license reinstated bc the dmv was shut down bc of covid. I'm still waiting to be sentenced 3 years later. Can you please send me some of your good luck? My next court date is February 13th. Bless anyone watching. I'm sending you all my best vibes.
Excellent video!
Wow, what a story…that was very interesting. Glad it worked out like it did for you.
🧡 very interesting! Wish her health, peace, and all the best in her life
Lauren I hope you write a book! I've been growing my own for 45 years. I use it for medical reasons. You are such a beautiful free spirit ✨️ Stay safe. Sending you love & light ✨️ 💛 ✨️ Blessed Be💜
Thanks so much for the love💕 something is definitely in the works
Wow Lauren! You've packed so much into your life thus far, more than some ppl do in a lifetime. You've been on so many adventures. I find your story fascinating & inspiring. I was glad you mentioned possibly writing a book one day, because I was going to ask if you had any intentions of writing one, as I would love to buy & read it. Your outlook on life & what is truly important, is really beautiful.
Btw, I also think you add a lot to the videos with the Whittakers & you show so much kindness & empathy with them. Don't listen to the trolls, everyone online gets some trolls.
4k footage looks crisp af, cheers.
THIS HAS TO BE BY FAR THE BEST INTERVIEW SO FAR ON THIS CHANNEL
Lauren is a very blessed individual with only 29 years of life.
Also her being an attractive woman helped her when she got arrested. She also has a beautiful pure spirit .
That's one of your best Videos ever Mark.
Mark, were you like me while listening to Lauren's story and thinking that this young woman really is so incredibly bright, articulate, wise and mature beyond her years, save the insanely risky business in which she engaged for 8 seasons? And, to come from not an ideal early childhood to being an adult who feels so compassionate about and interested in helping with humanitarian causes in Africa, I think is so admirable.
Lauren, if nothing else, I think you could do some incredible charitable work with/for organizations such as the one affiliated with Tony Hawk and skateboard and component manufacturers, particularly since so many more girls/women are into skateboarding now. In any case, I think you absolutely rock and that you WILL make significant contributions to humankind in some capacity over your lifetime. Best wishes!
Shame she’s full of shit
Lol this chick isn't articulate at all. Every other word is super. She doesn't know what "good cop, bad cop" means either.
Are you being sarcastic?🤔
Mark, you are awesome... & doing alot of good work for alot of people. & i believe that if you can just change just a few to become successful in this cruel world. I think that its a start for those people to go out and hopefully do a similar job for others to change for the better just like they have. Because of your kind heart. Hopefully More people can see your Ethicle work and desire. Its awesome that lauren is helping you out and that you can continue to lead her in the right direction for the better. I'm sure her Grandparents would be proud of her that she is continuing to be a good loving person. Lauren too has an Awesome heart just like you Mark. Anyways, GOD BLESS you and your company and BLESS all those you are trying to help. Keep it rolling and keep it snapping. 😊 Frank from Hawaii.
I like this girl Lauren, cause throughout all these adventures that she was talking about not once did she brag or boast about it. Even in her proud moments she
still made sure to keep herself humble about it, and you can see how she would do that. This girl is very smart. I really hope she fulfills her goal in helping other people who are really in need. It's really refreshing seeing a female be so positive with her life. She's not one trying to get her hustle on by flipping tricks and she's not looking to come up off of someone else's misfortune. She's not someone who is trying to do anybody wrong. I really hope she stays on her positive path and I really hope that she doesn't stray away from her positive values. Keep doing what you are doing Lauren, and keep staying humble.
Thank you so much!! This comment is so sweet and a beautiful reminder. Keep spreading love it’s one of your gifts , the world needs more people like you!
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