Lauren Michelle Jackson — therapist, CEO, speaker, and corporate wellness leader.

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Lauren Michelle Jackson -
CEO, Therapist, Speaker & Media Personality

I guide individuals to reclaim their power and organizations to reimagine their future. Whether I’m reshaping workplace culture, equipping leaders to rise with courage, or sparking national conversations on wellness, I create transformation that’s not just felt in the moment—but sustained for a lifetime.

Lauren Michelle Jackson

Lauren Michelle Jackson is a CEO, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and award-winning wellness strategist whose voice and vision have been featured in Essence, WGN, Fox, ABC, NBC, and iHeartRadio. As the founder of Cultivate Your Essence, she has redefined how leaders, companies, and communities approach mental health—pioneering strategies that merge clinical expertise with cultural fluency. Known for blending authority with authenticity, Lauren has become one of today’s most trusted voices on healing, leadership and resilience.

For women navigating transitions, Lauren’s high-impact coaching intensives offer more than insight—they restore self-worth, strengthen resilience, and spark lasting change. For leaders and organizations, her consulting and wellness trainings dismantle burnout, equip teams with emotional intelligence and build cultures where people don’t just survive but thrive.

At her core, Lauren believes true transformation happens where healing and leadership meet. Her presence is a bridge—guiding individuals to reclaim their voice, helping leaders unlock their influence, and equipping organizations to create cultures of courage and care. The ultimate goal: a world where people and institutions flourish.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so
with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

- MAYA ANGELOU

Guiding Individuals & Organizations to Heal, Lead and Thrive

Lauren Michelle Jackson is dedicated to transformation at every level—personal, professional, and organizational. As a licensed therapist, corporate wellness strategist, and national media personality, she brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, cultural fluency, and executive insight to every engagement.

Whether guiding high-achieving women through pivotal transitions, equipping leaders to strengthen their influence, or helping organizations build cultures that value wellness and equity, Lauren’s work is designed to spark lasting change.

Her mission is simple: to create spaces where people don’t just manage or survive, but truly thrive. Through coaching intensives, consulting partnerships, and keynote speaking, Lauren delivers experiences that shift perspectives, ignite resilience, and cultivate leadership rooted in courage and compassion.