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Lauren Murrell is one of the UK’s most inspiring female motivational speakers, recognised for transforming extraordinary personal adversity into a message of hope, resilience and purposeful leadership. As the co-founder of award-winning skincare brand By Sarah London, alongside her sister Sarah, Lauren has built a business rooted in compassion and innovation after overcoming life changing challenges. Diagnosed with leukaemia in her early twenties and given only a 20% chance of survival, she later faced another devastating setback when Hurricane Irma destroyed the Caribbean island she called home. Rather than allowing these experiences to define her, Lauren used them to reshape her life, proving that courage, adaptability and purpose can emerge from even the most difficult circumstances. Today, she empowers audiences to embrace uncertainty and create meaningful personal and professional success.
Before becoming an entrepreneur, Lauren earned a degree in Law and a Master’s degree in Geography before establishing a successful legal career. Her experience recovering from cancer, however, highlighted the lack of effective skincare designed for sensitive skin affected by treatment. Inspired to solve a problem she had experienced first hand, Lauren stepped away from the legal profession to launch By Sarah London from her kitchen table with her sister. Together, they developed a collection of natural, high performance skincare products that have grown into an award-winning brand stocked by leading retailers including Ocado. Her entrepreneurial journey demonstrates not only business acumen but also the determination to turn personal challenges into solutions that positively impact the lives of others.
Lauren’s achievements extend well beyond business. Her story has been featured in respected publications including Forbes, The Times and British Vogue, recognising both her entrepreneurial success and her remarkable resilience. She also writes the popular weekly newsletter Rise on Purpose, which reaches more than 80,000 readers seeking guidance after illness, loss or significant life change. Through her writing, media appearances and thought leadership, Lauren has built a loyal community that values her honest reflections and practical advice on rebuilding confidence and finding direction after adversity.
As a female motivational speaker, Lauren offers audiences a refreshingly authentic perspective on resilience, reinvention and purposeful leadership. She speaks candidly about overcoming illness, navigating uncertainty and building a successful business while remaining true to her values. Her presentations combine heartfelt storytelling with practical frameworks that encourage individuals and organisations to approach change with confidence rather than fear. Lauren’s experiences resonate particularly strongly with women balancing ambition, wellbeing and personal growth, although her message is universal. Audiences leave inspired by her warmth, honesty and actionable insights, equipped with the confidence to overcome setbacks, embrace new opportunities and build lives and careers with greater resilience, courage and purpose.
Lauren Murrell is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“During a phenomenal discussion I moderated, one moment cut through the room. Lauren reframed rejection in a way I won’t forget: chase the no. Put yourself and your business out there. Take agency. If that door closes, another one opens — but only if you knocked in the first place.”
“Lauren spoke to students from my MSc Entrepreneurship class at Bayes Business School. She is a skilled storyteller, and shared her deeply inspiring personal journey and lessons with the students, leaving a lasting impression on us all!”
“Lauren Murrell is an exceptional public speaker — engaging, articulate, and inspiring. She connects with the audience, puts them at ease, and challenges them to see things from a new perspective.”
“Lauren has that rare ability to shift the energy of an entire room when she steps on stage. Thoughtful, nuanced, and real – she’s the speaker everyone’s still talking about on the way home.”
“Lauren shared her inspirational story with candour, clarity, and huge warmth. She judged her audience perfectly—reaching out in ways they could appreciate while modelling the courage, energy, and ambition of her incredible journey. She was a delight.”
“Lauren tells her story eloquently and with such emotion that she’s one of the most inspirational speakers I’ve met. Her informal style captures the imagination and leaves every audience blown away. She’s a breath of fresh air and one of the best speakers we’ve hosted.”
“Lauren was calm and composed, speaking clearly with natural warmth as she balanced moving storytelling of her health journey with inspiring, upbeat business insights. Her genuine delivery of messages about perseverance, transformation, and self-belief drew us in and made her talk accessible to all.”
“We first met Lauren when she shared her cancer experience — typical of her “How can my experience benefit others?” mindset. Her empathy, intellect, and infectious personality stand out as she turns adversity into influence, using her story to uplift others. Above all, Lauren is a kind and caring human being.”
“Lauren’s authenticity and resilience translated into meaningful insights that captivated our audience, inspiring them to embrace challenges and pursue their passions. Her presentation generated widespread positive feedback, and I highly recommend her to any event seeking a compelling, transformative speaker.”
“What an amazing speaker Lauren is! She had the entire audience captivated by her business growth story. She’s truly an outstanding speaker who leaves a lasting impact on everyone in the room. I’d highly recommend Lauren to anyone looking for an inspirational speaker.”
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