Lauren Murrell is a businesswoman, writer and an inspirational speaker on resilience, drawing from her personal experience of finding opportunity through adversity and setbacks. She is the Co-Founder of By Sarah London and writes the popular weekly newsletter Rise on Purpose. A widely sought-after speaker, her sessions combine powerful storytelling with practical lessons that audiences can apply immediately.
At 23, Lauren was diagnosed with leukaemia and given a 20% chance of survival. After beating cancer, she returned to law school and later worked as an Associate across London and New York. After rebuilding her life, Hurricane Irma devastated the Caribbean island she called home and Lauren was forced to start over again. Leaving her successful legal career, she co-founded the skincare brand By Sarah alongside her sister after discovering a lack of sensitive products to use whilst recovering from cancer. The award-winning brand is now stocked with leading brands such as Ocado, Planet Organic and Macmillan Cancer Support. Sharing the lessons she has learned from rebuilding her life, Lauren publishes the weekly newsletter Rise on Purpose, reaching over 80,000 readers seeking advice after facing setbacks in life.
Gaining recognition for her story of resilience, Lauren has been featured in major publications including British Vogue, The Times and Forbes. She has also received acclaim for the impact of her business, as she was ranked the No.1 Top Female Creator Worldwide in Startups & Entrepreneurship by Favikon. Her beauty brand is also the winner of multiple industry-leading product awards, including their Hero Facial Oil named as the Best Face Oil 2024, 2023 & 2022 by The Independent.
An inspirational figure, Lauren’s talks explore themes of resilience, courage, navigating uncertainty, embracing change and overcoming setbacks. Previously speaking for organisations including Goldman Sachs and Bayes Business School, she shares her first-hand experience of adversity and how she chooses to move forward with optimism and courage. If you are looking for an engaging and motivational speaker with a powerful success story, hire Lauren for your next event.
Lauren Murrell's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Resilience
- Courage
- Navigating Uncertainty
- Embracing Change
- Overcoming Setbacks
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
"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." - Charlotte Keenan, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
"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!" - Baillie Aaron, Lecturer of Entrepreneurship, Bayes Business School
"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." - Millie Kendall OBE, CEO, British Beauty Council
"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." - Alex Merry, Founder, MicDrop
"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." - Jenny Brown, Headmistress, City of London School for Girls
"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." - Nathan Lomax, Director, Quickfire Digital
"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." - Hannah Bironzo, Hertford College, University of Oxford
"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." - Phil Brace, Chief Executive, The Little Princess Trust
"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." - Max Angelov, Chief Rocket Launcher, Global Innovation Forum
"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." - Rana Harvey, Managing Director, Monster Group
- 2025 - Launched weekly newsletter Rise on Purpose
- 2025 - Ranked #1 Top Female Creator Worldwide in Startups & Entrepreneurship by Favikon
- 2021 - Served as Vice Chair of Trustees for The Little Princess Trust
- 2017 - Co-Founded By Sarah
- 2017 - Associate at Harneys
- 2014 - Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
How to hire Lauren Murrell
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Lauren Murrell for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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