Lauren Ready

Author, Speaker & Owner of Forever Ready Productions

Lauren Ready is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Ask Like A Leader, a compelling guide to transforming leadership through the power of questions.

As the Founder and Principal Storyteller of Forever Ready Productions, Lauren helps mission-driven organizations harness storytelling to inspire action and raise support—contributing to over $18 million raised for nonprofit causes. Her award-winning work, including the documentary What We'll Never Know, has sparked real change, including influencing legislation in Tennessee around child interrogation.

A former journalist turned entrepreneur, Lauren blends decades of storytelling expertise with a passion for curiosity-driven leadership. Her dynamic keynotes teach leaders how to shift from having all the answers to asking better questions—building trust, connection, and innovation along the way.

She has been honored as a Top 40 Under 40 leader, a Super Woman in Business, and a Just Society Awards Finalist. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Lauren lives with her husband and son and is on a mission to visit every U.S. National Park—camera in hand and curiosity leading the way.