about the founder

DRIA MURPHY

after 15 years in New York City, Dria Murphy has proudly established herself in holistic wellness and brand building. her entrepreneurial pursuits are a reflection of a personal passion and professional expertise.

not only is she the author and curator of by dria, she is also the Founder and CEO of creative marketing company Alise Collective, which specializes in launching niche, start-up brands in the wellness space such as The Lanby, Sollis Health, and Symbiome, establishing partnerships with industry leading businesses including Google, 1Hotels, and Nordstrom, and curating events in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles and The Hamptons for aspirational properties such as The Four Seasons, Casa Cipriani, THE WELL and Soho House. 

Dria also holds advisory roles across a range of members-only NYC clubs, and is a board member of Commit2Change, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education to orphaned teenage girls in India. she lends her marketing expertise to build brand awareness for the organization and leverages her social media platforms and network to share the girls’ personal stories.

prior to starting her own businesses, Dria held communications and PR roles at top fashion houses including Calvin Klein, Topshop, and Ralph Lauren.

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“creative agency founder dria murphy has an encyclopedic knowledge of all things beauty, wellness and fashion, so it only makes sense she would share her knowledge with the world via her newly launched site by dria.”

“the 35-year-old New Yorker is famous for her candor on topics from mental health to sexual wellness, and her recommendations—whether a gorgeous clean beauty potion, a vibrator, or a chic bodysuit that makes working out much more enticing—are thoughtful and spot-on.”

“murphy, also the founder of the brand-building company Alise Collective, launched by dria as a way to share expert insights on the best wellness products on the market. to celebrate 365 days in business, the entrepreneur…”

“with murphy's impressive background in working closely with luxury hotels, renowned retailers, and fashion industry leaders, she is thrilled to provide her unique perspective.”

“I saw a demand for authentic recommendations," she explains. That realization spurred her to launch her latest venture, by dria, a global membership community that offers carefully curated products and experiences for those seeking a happier and healthier lifestyle."