Upcoming Appearances
Come see me Work the Room!
Catch me speaking, facilitating, emceeing, and helping audiences connect at upcoming conferences, workshops, and community events.
Some events are open to the public, while others are private or require conference registration. Click through where available for details.
September 2
Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce
Networking Workshop
Workshop Facilitator
An interactive workshop designed to help professionals build stronger relationships, start conversations more naturally, and make networking feel more intentional and useful.
September 3
NC Philanthropy Conference
Networking for Relationship Building
Breakout Session Speaker
An interactive breakout focused on building genuine professional relationships, creating stronger connection, and moving beyond simply collecting contacts
September 9
Carolinas LGBT Chamber
Lunch & Learn | Networking Workshop
Workshop Facilitator
A practical, interactive session focused on starting conversations, building rapport, and turning new connections into meaningful professional relationships.
September 16
NCLifeSci
Annual Conference
Conference Emcee
Serving as conference emcee, helping create energy, connection, and flow throughout the annual meeting while keeping attendees engaged from one part of the agenda to the next.
September 18
Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce
Women in Business Conference
Opening Keynote | Work the Room @ Work
An interactive opening session designed to help attendees connect with each other, connect more effectively with their audiences, and stay open to new ideas throughout the conference experience.
September 18
Birkdale Shopping Center
Comedy Bingo!
Show Producer & Host
An interactive comedy experience. First, we enjoy comedy. Then, we play bingo!
Show Details TBA
September 23-25
SHRM North Carolina
2026 SHRM NC Annual State Conference
Day 1 Mega Session Speaker | The Connection Experience
An interactive conference kickoff designed to help attendees meet, connect, and build relationships early so they can get even more value from the conversations, learning, and networking that follow.
September 25
The Swanee Theatre
Comedy Bingo!
Show Producer & Host
A high-energy comedy experience that combines live stand-up with bingo rounds throughout the show, giving the audience a chance to laugh, play along, and win prizes.
September 29
Small Business Center Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Business Networking Part 1 - Building Relationships That Support Your Business
Workshop Facilitator
An interactive workshop focused on building authentic professional relationships, strengthening your network, and creating connections that can support your business over time.Click for Details
October 9
Town of Matthews
Comedy Bingo!
Show Producer & Host
An interactive night of live comedy and bingo designed to keep the audience laughing, participating, and engaged from beginning to end.
Show Details TBA
October 13
Small Business Center Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Business Networking Part 2 - Turning Business Relationships Into Real Opportunities
Workshop Facilitator
A practical follow-up workshop focused on nurturing professional relationships, staying connected, and turning strong business relationships into referrals, collaborations, and opportunities.
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Whether you need an emcee, facilitator, structured networking experience, interactive workshop, or something a little outside the box, Lauren helps create events where people participate, connect, and remember the experience.