Member since January 2024
As a professional speaker and presentation skills trainer with a background in stand-up comedy, Lauren connects ideas and audiences with warmth and wit.
She is the Founder and CEO of Ansley Corporate Entertainment, where she's proudly earned Employee of the Month every month since launching the company in 2019. She credits this success to hard work, dedication, and being the only employee.
Lauren works with organizations to "de-borify" their meetings, conferences and presentations. She brings charisma, professionalism, and a touch of humor to every audience.
I love working with meeting and event professionals to infuse more connection and engagement into their conferences. I help people connect through laughter and prove that you can have fun at work and still be taken seriously.
I got my start on stage by taking a stand-up comedy class. The first joke I wrote was an introduction for the emcee to give as he brought me to the stage:
"Our next performer coming to the stage has been busy planning her wedding. She's registered at Target, Belk and Match.com!"
It was the best night of my life! The very next time I performed was at an open mic where no one laughed, I was super embarrassed and I quit stand-up comedy. For three years. During those three years, I went back to school, got my MBA, fell in love, got engaged. I'm kidding. None of that happened. I was just sad for three years.
Eventually I found myself back on stage, and I haven't given up since. And what I've learned is that success isn't a straight line. Sometimes it's not even a complete line - it has dashes and dots, but the important thing is to keep going.
I discovered my passion later in life (mid-30s). I never envisioned owning my own business, and here I am on stages making people laugh and feeling connected with each other. When I discovered the rush of making others laugh and feel that moment of true happiness, I was hooked. And now I want to inspire others while also entertaining them and connecting crowds. It's what keeps me going.
We can’t anticipate all the challenges we will face in our professional and personal lives. We can, however, decide how we will react, respond and recover.
In “The Funny Thing About Perseverance,” Lauren shares her story of perseverance and how – with a healthy dose of humor and a fresh perspective – we can deal with the difficulties that inevitably arise and power through them to accomplish our goals. This is designed as an interactive session where attendees are
encouraged to discuss with each other and share with the group.
I've given this presentation at various industry and area conferences and SHRM chapters.
Don’t let the fear of public speaking hold you back any longer. Discover 7 secrets including how to connect with your audience, how crafting a “set list” helps you familiarize (NOT memorize!) your message and more, and how to wrap up your presentations like a PRO. Learn how to hone your skills and gain fresh confidence when speaking in front of groups as we break down the art of public speaking into 4 key components: 1. Pick 2. Prepare 3. Practice 4. Perform.
I will be presenting this at an industry conference in 2025, and I've delivered this via webinars previously.
A perfect way to kick off a conference, Speed Networking with a Twist is a fun, fast-paced networking experience designed to connect audiences. Encourage your attendees to make new connections and expand their professional networks in a fast, effective and FUN way. Be sure to arrive on time and bring lots of business cards!
I have delivered several Speed Networking sessions at various industry conferences across the US. I've even been tapped to facilitated this in ADDITION to being a keynote or breakout speaker, because the client really wanted to focus on industry peer-to-peer networking.
I can offer this in tandem with a keynote presentation and also other meaningful group activities as the conference emcee.
I got my start on stage by taking a stand-up comedy class. The first joke I wrote was an introduction for the emcee to give as he brought me to the stage:
"Our next performer coming to the stage has been busy planning her wedding. She's registered at Target, Belk and Match.com!"
It was the best night of my life! The very next time I performed was at an open mic where no one laughed, I was super embarrassed and I quit stand-up comedy. For three years. During those three years, I went back to school, got my MBA, fell in love, got engaged. I'm kidding. None of that happened. I was just sad for three years.
Eventually I found myself back on stage, and I haven't given up since. And what I've learned is that success isn't a straight line. Sometimes it's not even a complete line - it has dashes and dots, but the important thing is to keep going.
I discovered my passion later in life (mid-30s). I never envisioned owning my own business, and here I am on stages making people laugh and feeling connected with each other. When I discovered the rush of making others laugh and feel that moment of true happiness, I was hooked. And now I want to inspire others while also entertaining them and connecting crowds. It's what keeps me going.
We can’t anticipate all the challenges we will face in our professional and personal lives. We can, however, decide how we will react, respond and recover.
In “The Funny Thing About Perseverance,” Lauren shares her story of perseverance and how – with a healthy dose of humor and a fresh perspective – we can deal with the difficulties that inevitably arise and power through them to accomplish our goals. This is designed as an interactive session where attendees are
encouraged to discuss with each other and share with the group.
I've given this presentation at various industry and area conferences and SHRM chapters.
Don’t let the fear of public speaking hold you back any longer. Discover 7 secrets including how to connect with your audience, how crafting a “set list” helps you familiarize (NOT memorize!) your message and more, and how to wrap up your presentations like a PRO. Learn how to hone your skills and gain fresh confidence when speaking in front of groups as we break down the art of public speaking into 4 key components: 1. Pick 2. Prepare 3. Practice 4. Perform.
I will be presenting this at an industry conference in 2025, and I've delivered this via webinars previously.
A perfect way to kick off a conference, Speed Networking with a Twist is a fun, fast-paced networking experience designed to connect audiences. Encourage your attendees to make new connections and expand their professional networks in a fast, effective and FUN way. Be sure to arrive on time and bring lots of business cards!
I have delivered several Speed Networking sessions at various industry conferences across the US. I've even been tapped to facilitated this in ADDITION to being a keynote or breakout speaker, because the client really wanted to focus on industry peer-to-peer networking.
I can offer this in tandem with a keynote presentation and also other meaningful group activities as the conference emcee.
