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Inspiring Audiences to Chase Big Dreams—At Any Age or Stage

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Lauren Wilson is a 41-year-old mom of two, creative director, business owner, and Olympic sailing hopeful who reignited her childhood dream two decades later. She brings humor, heart, and real-life honesty to every stage — speaking to anyone who has ever wondered:

“Is it too late for me?”
(Hint: it’s not.)

Lauren’s message resonates with:

  • Women reinventing themselves

  • High performers seeking renewed purpose

  • Parents balancing ambition with real life

  • Creative leaders navigating change

  • Anyone searching for their “second wind”

Whether she’s addressing a ballroom full of marketers, a room of student-athletes, a corporate retreat, or an audience of women rediscovering their spark, Lauren blends strategy, story, and soul into a talk people remember long after the event ends.

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Keynotes & Speaking Topics

  • Second Wind: What Happens When You Go All In—Again

    A powerful, vulnerable, and uplifting keynote about pursuing a dream you thought you’d left behind. Lauren shares her journey from teenage U.S. Sailing Team member, to full-time mom and creative director, to returning as an elite ILCA 6 racer after a 20-year pause — including a season raced unknowingly with a torn abdominal wall and the major surgery that followed.

    This keynote inspires audiences to step into courage, reclaim dormant dreams, and imagine what going “all in” looks like in their own lives.

    Ideal for: Women’s leadership, alumni groups, reinvention events, entrepreneurship circles

  • Joy is a Competitive Advantage

    Grit isn’t the only path to greatness. Lauren makes a compelling case that joy — real, sustainable joy — is a performance superpower. Drawing from high-pressure regattas, creative direction, and parenthood, she breaks down why mindset and community matter more than sheer force.

    Audiences walk away energized, connected, and ready to reframe how they pursue excellence.

    Ideal for: Corporate events, creative industries, sports/fitness audiences, professional development

  • Where Purpose Meets Performance: Lessons from the Water

    Part storytelling, part leadership workshop — Lauren translates the art of sailing into actionable lessons for navigating uncertainty, leading with clarity, and adapting to constant change. She weaves together insights from racing strategy, design thinking, and decision-making under pressure.

    Perfect for teams that need a fresh perspective on resilience and alignment.

    Ideal for: Leadership retreats, creative teams, entrepreneurs, industry conferences

  • From PTA to Podium: The Realities of Balancing Dreams and Daily Life

    This honest and refreshingly relatable keynote explores how to pursue big ambition in the tiny margins of motherhood, career, and everyday chaos. Lauren talks openly about identity after kids, navigating setbacks, rebuilding after major abdominal reconstruction, and holding onto your dreams even when life feels too full.

    Ideal for: Mom-focused audiences, wellness events, HR/well-being programming, community organizations

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  • “Lauren’s talk moved our entire team. Her story is raw, real, and powerful—and her delivery is polished and relatable.”

  • “We brought Lauren in to speak to our women’s leadership group and everyone left energized and inspired. She’s the real deal.”

  • “She made us laugh, think, and believe in ourselves again.”

Speaker Bio Options

  • Lauren Wilson is a San Diego–based keynote speaker, Olympic sailing hopeful, and award-winning creative director with 20+ years of experience in branding and storytelling. After stepping away from competitive sailing to build a career and family, she reignited her Olympic dream at 41 — becoming a Top 10 female in the ILCA-NA Grand Prix standings and inspiring audiences with her message of resilience, reinvention, and second winds.

  • Lauren Wilson is a keynote speaker, Olympic sailing hopeful, and award-winning creative director whose work spans tech, tourism, lifestyle brands, and national campaigns. A nationally ranked youth sailor and U.S. Sailing Team member in the early 2000s, she paused her Olympic pursuit to attend USC and build a thriving creative career.

    After two kids and two decades of “what ifs,” Lauren stepped back into an ILCA 6 dinghy — only to discover the fire was still there. In 2025, she raced a full ILCA season and earned a Top 10 Female ranking in the ILCA-NA Grand Prix standings, all while unknowingly competing with a torn abdominal wall. After undergoing full abdominal reconstruction, she returned to training with a deeper sense of purpose and an unwavering commitment to the long road toward LA28.

    Known for her humor, vulnerability, and strategic insight, Lauren speaks to corporate audiences, women’s groups, creative teams, and community organizations — helping people rediscover their spark and pursue big goals with joy, clarity, 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.

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