PERSONAL FINANCE EXPERT // HOST // KEYNOTE SPEAKER // AUTHOR
Lauren Simmons
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Lauren Simmons At A Glance:
Breaking the glass ceiling is no easy feat, and certainly isn’t at the age of 22. However, that is exactly what Lauren Simmons did when she became the youngest and the 2 nd African-American female equity trader at the New York Stock Exchange. Now 28 years old, Simmons remains passionate about empowering women and youth to take ownership of their lives and finances.
Breaking the glass ceiling is no easy feat, and certainly isn’t at the age of 22. However, that is exactly what Lauren Simmons did when she became the youngest and the 2 nd African-American female equity trader at the New York Stock Exchange. Now 28 years old, Simmons remains passionate about empowering women and youth to take ownership of their lives and finances. Simmons continues to spread her message through her Spotify podcast MIND BODY WEALTH with LAUREN SIMMONS. She is the host of the Entrepreneur.com show GOING PUBLIC and will be executive producing her biopic with AGC Studios and Chloe Bailey attached to star. Harper Collins will be releasing her memoir/self-help book, MAKE MONEY MOVE (a guide to financial wellness), nationwide and in all Target stores on November 7th 2023.
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Trailblazer
Lauren shares her story from zero to one where she incorporates having all odds against her. Through perseverance, the power of the mind, and being open to opportunities, she landed a role at the NYSE and made history. She shares her personal journey growing up in Georgia, having a disabled twin brother, and what her brother and mother instilled in her to get her to achieve her biggest dreams. -
The Power of Being the OTHER in the Room: Diversity & Inclusion
Lauren shares her experience being on the trading floor, as well as other work environments, and strategies for using what makes you different as power to be great in your role. She discusses breaking the mindset of others, how all corporations should be open to diversity and inclusion, and the changes that were made after Lauren came to the trading floor. -
Financial Wellness
Lauren wants to empower women, minorities, gen zer’s, and millennials surrounding the conversation of financial wellness. This is not limited to investing in the stock market, but other avenues to save, as well as how financial wellness relies heavily on the power of the mind. -
The Power of Networking
Lauren offers audiences tools to network as well as how to be okay with being told “no.” She also gives tips on having your first job and furthering your career through the power of networking.
