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Lauren Pires

Disability & Accessibility Speaker on resilience and belonging

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Travels from Mississauga ON, Canada

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Lauren captivates audiences with her interactive talks that transform perspectives on disability and authenticity. She weaves personal anecdotes into "must-see" presentations that create loving awareness of communication struggles while offering practical strategies for inclusivity. Attendees leave her sessions feeling inspired to embrace their unique qualities and stand tall in their truth, with many discovering the courage to share previously hidden aspects of themselves. Her rare blend of vulnerability and insight challenges conventional definitions of "normal," empowering participants to view their differences as strengths while fostering a deeper understanding of intersectional disabilities.

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  • Participants felt more comfortable sharing aspects of themselves they usually keep hidden.
  • Attendees gained new perspectives and identified changes they could make to embrace their authentic selves.
  • Listeners developed a greater understanding of the intersectionality of disabilities and how to be more inclusive.
  • Participants were inspired to shift their thinking about disability, viewing it as an innate part of themselves and a potential strength.
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Lauren's Bio

Lauren Pires is an award-winning speaker on resilience, joy, and belonging. Born with Central Core Disease, a rare neuromuscular disorder, she navigates life with 33% of the physical strength of the average person —but her spirit is at 100%. Named #2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year in North America's largest inspirational speaking competition (Speaker Slam, 2023) and recognized globally on the D-30 Disability Impact List (Diversability, 2024), Lauren is a trailblazer in the disability advocacy space. She made history as the first Canadian recipient of the prestigious "But You LOOK Good" Inspiration Award (Invisible Disabilities Association, 2023), joining past honorees like Wayne Brady and Yolanda Hadid. As Canada’s first and only Invisible Disabilities Association Ambassador, Lauren has raised over $5,000 USD for the org. She also played a key role in the global Rare Disease Day #LightUpForRare campaign, leading the lighting of 21 monuments across 14 Canadian cities in 2025.

Lauren Offers the Following Talks

Bias, Belief & Belonging: Rewriting Narratives on Disability and Acceptance

Key Outcomes

  • Understanding Disability Bias: Recognize and challenge common societal and workplace biases surrounding visible and invisible disabilities.

  • The Benefits of Disclosure: Learn how the act of disclosing a disability can foster personal acceptance, strengthen community connections, and enhance workplace engagement.

  • Creating Joy and Resilience: Adopt practical strategies for cultivating joy and resilience, even in the face of challenges.

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Seeking Strength: How to Build Resilience Through Small Moments of Joy

Key Outcomes

  • Discover how the pursuit of "normalcy" can hold you back and discover actionable strategies to embrace your authentic self.

  • Understand how sharing your story builds empathy and connection with others, while also finding your supportive community.

  • Apply the "Daily Yay" method to identify and create moments of joy, reframing challenges into opportunities for growth and gratitude.

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There Is No Normal: 3 Steps to Owning Who You Are

Key Outcomes

  • Overcome Limiting Beliefs: Learn how the pursuit of "normalcy" can hold you back and discover actionable strategies to embrace your authentic self.

  • Foster Deeper Connections: Understand how sharing your story builds empathy and connection with others, while also finding your supportive community.

  • Cultivate Resilience Through Joy: Explore the "Daily Yay" method to identify and create moments of joy, reframing challenges into opportunities for growth and gratitude.

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