Inspiring Audiences to Chase Big Dreams—At Any Age or Stage
Lauren Wilson is a 41-year-old mom of two chasing her childhood Olympic dream—while running her own business and competing against the world’s top sailors. With humor, heart, and honesty, she speaks to anyone who’s ever wondered, “Is it too late for me?”
Her message is for women reinventing themselves, high performers rediscovering purpose, and everyday heroes learning to balance big ambition with real life.
Whether she's addressing a ballroom full of marketers, a room of student-athletes, or a boardroom of executives, Lauren brings an unforgettable mix of strategy, story, and soul.
Keynotes & Speaking Topics
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Second Wind: What Happens When You Go All In—Again
An empowering and emotional talk about reigniting dreams you thought you had to let go. Lauren shares her Olympic comeback story and invites audiences to explore what bold looks like in their own lives—whether it’s in career, creativity, or courage.
Ideal for: Women’s leadership groups, alumni audiences, life-stage reinvention panels, entrepreneurs
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Joy is a Competitive Advantage
High performers often think grit is the only way forward. Lauren makes the case that joy—real, messy, meaningful joy—is the true edge. In this keynote, she breaks down how optimism, community, and mindset fuel elite performance.
Ideal for: Corporate events, sports/fitness conferences, professional development, creative industries
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Where Purpose Meets Performance: Lessons from the Water
As a lifelong sailor and creative director, Lauren blends lessons from Olympic sailing and brand strategy to help audiences better navigate change, uncertainty, and the waves of modern life and work.
Ideal for: Creative teams, entrepreneurs, leadership retreats, industry conferences
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From PTA to Podium: The Realities of Balancing Dreams and Daily Life
In this honest, relatable keynote, Lauren talks about redefining identity after motherhood, leading with purpose, and making space for big ambition in small windows of time.
Ideal for: Mom-focused events, wellness summits, community groups, HR/well-being programming
Speaker Bio Options
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Lauren Wilson is a creative director, keynote speaker, and Olympic hopeful in sailing’s ILCA 6 class. A former national champion and U.S. Sailing Team member, she stepped away from elite competition for nearly two decades—then returned at 41 to chase the dream that never let go. Through her talks, Lauren inspires audiences to embrace bold reinvention, find joy in the journey, and never count themselves out.
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Lauren Wilson is a San Diego-based keynote speaker, Olympic sailing hopeful, and award-winning creative director with more than 20 years of experience in branding and storytelling.
A nationally ranked youth sailor and U.S. Sailing Team member in the early 2000s, Lauren paused her Olympic journey to pursue education, career, and family life. After two kids, a thriving business, and a lifetime of “what ifs,” she reignited her Olympic dream at age 41. Today, she’s racing on the world stage, inspiring others to go after their own second wind.
Her work and story have resonated with audiences from industry events to community groups to corporate retreats. Known for her humor, vulnerability, and strategic insight, Lauren helps others find their spark again—and pursue big goals with joy and courage.
Ready to bring Lauren to your stage?
Whether you’re hosting a keynote, panel, podcast, or corporate retreat, Lauren customizes her message to fit your audience—while bringing energy, heart, and impact to every room.