Lauren is a passionate wellness practitioner specializing in guiding clients through life’s most challenging transitions, from pregnancy, birth and beyond. Drawing from her own life experiences as a biracial woman, teen mom, domestic violence survivor, and busy parent, Lauren connects with people on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Her extensive background in healthcare, fitness and the birthing experience, together with an astute knowledge of the human body, sets Lauren apart from other experts in the field of perinatal health and wellness.

As a birth doula, Lauren has attended over 50 births, nurtured hundreds of families and pregnant women through her Atlanta-based Meraki Mama Collective studio, and helped countless more individuals in her decade as a speech-language therapist. A consummate student of life, her greatest achievement is sharing her gifts and strategies for manifesting a fulfilling life with intention, mindfulness, and conscious movement.