Real Words.
Real Impact.

As an IDEA & Wellbeing Advocate, I felt honoured to have a chance collaborating with Lauren, an authentic storyteller and human-centred educator. From the very first moment we met her, I could feel that she had a great balance between storytelling and knowledge transfer skills. After the session, I received several personal messages from our employees — they deeply appreciated the empowering space and energy Lauren brought. It also got one of the top satisfaction ratings out of many employee learning sessions we hosted this year. One employee even stated it was one of the best learning sessions so far. Highly recommended speaker, and I know we will definitely consider collaborating with Lauren in the future.

What a great talk for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities — a nice balance between sharing lived experience and weaving in moments of reflection for employees, to expand people's perspectives on disability inclusion and build respect and mutual understanding. Thank you to Lauren for taking the time to understand our needs and for being so responsive! It was a pleasure collaborating with you.

I had the pleasure of inviting Lauren to speak at a company event in recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. She was a delight to work with throughout the entire process — very responsive following my initial inquiry and incredibly collaborative in building a presentation that would work for our team. Her presentation was phenomenal and was very well received. It can be difficult to create engagement in a virtual setting but Lauren did a great job sparking discussion, and all of us were moved and inspired by her story. I would not hesitate to recommend her to other organizations looking for a speaker.

When I saw the depth of questions that showed up in the chat, and some people who came off camera, I was like "this had real impact." It was an excellent 101 and it just opens up so many more questions on this topic.

I had the privilege of hearing Lauren speak during Invisible Disabilities Week in October and she was fantastic. Her presentation was very informative and engaging. I would highly recommend her!

I had the absolute pleasure of watching Lauren captivate the stage at the Archangel Summit this year, and wow — she is truly an incredible speaker. Her story is deeply inspiring, her energy radiates positivity, and she is easily one of my favourite speakers. Lauren won the hearts of everyone in the audience with her authenticity, relatability, and ability to make you feel empowered to overcome challenges and live a fulfilling life. She is the perfect example of resilience. I'm so grateful to have connected with Lauren and can't wait to see her continue to thrive and inspire the world!

Lauren visited our college group, Chronic Health Advocates, to give a virtual speech titled There is No Normal: 3 Steps to Owning Who You Are in honor of Rare Disease Month. Through her speech, she inspired our audience to think critically and reflect on their lived experiences through reflection exercises and discussion. Her presentation was interactive and engaging, even for a college audience. Her passion for advocacy and inspiration was evident. I would highly recommend her to other organizations looking for an eloquent and engaging guest speaker.

Lauren delivered a motivating and impactful speech to the Class of 2024 at our Annual Last Lecture event. She stayed to mix and mingle with graduating students to share her own personal experience at Guelph-Humber. Working with Lauren was seamless and fun. She followed the guidelines of what was requested and put deep thought into what she wanted to say. Lauren is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her for your next motivational engagement!

Lauren was invited to speak to staff and students as part of our 'Amplifying Asian Narratives' Guest Speaker series. Through her authentic storytelling, the audience really appreciated her sincerity, relevance, vulnerability, and resilience. She was inspiring, innovative, and diverse with her delivery, and her desire to genuinely connect with the crowd was evident — which is essential for speaking to an audience of teens and educators. Lauren is such a versatile communicator and an amazing human being in general — we look forward to having her speak to our school community again in the future.

I had the privilege of hosting Lauren Pires at one of my workshops, and according to the participants, the session was nothing short of outstanding. Lauren has a remarkable talent for turning her story into something anyone can connect with. What stood out most was her ability to connect with the young audience — whether through thought-provoking questions, relatable examples, or clear, practical takeaways. I definitely wouldn't hesitate to invite her back and would highly recommend her for any educational or inspirational event!