Lauren Simmons
Trail blazer, Financial advisor, Motivational speaker, Author.
Why you should book Lauren Simmons for your next event
- Lauren is the voice of young professionals with the maturity of a seasoned executive. Lauren is a motivation; she is one of the youngest female full-time traders at the New York Stock Exchange.
- She is apart of and making history. Being one of the second African American women in the stock exchange history, Lauren empowers audience members through motivation, encouragement, and financial literacy.
- Lauren shares her journey to inspire workplace audiences to go beyond their limits and rise above challenges. She shows how to transform disadvantages into strengths and overcome obstacles with confidence.
Non-binding request for Lauren Simmons
Be fearless
Speaker Lauren Simmons is one of the first, youngest female African Americans New York Stock Exchange traders and second in history to hold her position. Lauren inspires audience members on networking yourself in unfamiliar places, growing and maintaining your authentic being, and how to incorporate financial stability in your lifestyle. Lauren named “the fearless girl” teaches audience members how they have the capabilities to rise above their circumstances and allow themselves to become fearless too.
“If I could tell these young women anything, [it would be] you will limit yourself by listening to anyone but yourself.” - Speaker Lauren Simmons
Speaker Lauren Simmons graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in genetics and a minor in statistics and aspired initially to go into genetic counseling. She made a decision to put that on hold. Her desire to move to New York City, through networking led her to meet Richard Rosenblatt, the CEO of Rosenblatt Securities. Beyond her many qualifications, it was ultimately Simmons' confidence that led Rosenblatt to take her under his wing as an Equity Trader. To step into this rare position, she had to pass the series 19; this test has a pass rate of 20% in a class of 10. She studied the book cover to cover for a month straight and successfully passed on her first try.
Lauren Simmons made history, At 23 years old, as the youngest female on the floor, and became the second-ever African American woman working as a trader at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 225 years. Since her story broke, Lauren Simmons has been featured on many media channels like ABC, CNBC, CNN, and Fox. Simmons has visited several countries sharing her story, and Politico has named Lauren “Woman of Impact 2018.”
Lauren, the brand, has been recognized by Hollywood-AGC studio is producing a film based on her life. Lauren is the executive producer on the project. Additionally, Lauren received endorsements from Invisalign, Ford Motor Company, Club Pilates, and LinkedIn. Speaker Lauren Simmions is actively working on her first publication focused on women and millennials in finance.
Keynotes
Keynote by Lauren Simmons: The Power of Networking
In this dynamic keynote, Lauren Simmons shares how strategic networking can open doors, spark reinvention, and transform careers. Drawing from her own extraordinary journey—from a genetics graduate with no connections to becoming the youngest female trader at the NYSE, an executive producer, author, and TV host—Lauren reveals how to step into new spaces and seize unexpected opportunities.
With candid insight and practical examples, she illustrates how networking helped her pivot industries, secure life-changing roles, and build a powerful personal brand. This keynote challenges audiences to rethink how they show up, build relationships, and expand their paths forward—because when you invest in connections, your journey becomes limitless.
Audience takeaways include:
- Understand how to put yourself into different settings and learn how to network and what those opportunities look like as it helps further your career or change careers.
- The different ways she was able to pivot from genetics to a career in finance and to becoming an author, producer in her movie, creating her own tv show, and becoming a motivational speaker.
- How Lauren was able to secure a job within three months of moving to a different state with no connections. Through your connections your journey is limitless.
Keynote by Lauren Simmons: Being the other in the room
In this empowering keynote, Lauren Simmons explores what it means to stand out—and how to thrive because of it. As the youngest female trader at the NYSE and only the second African American woman to ever hold that role, Lauren knows firsthand the power of being “the other” in the room.
Sharing pivotal advice she received from Rosenblatt Securities CEO Richard Rosenblatt and her own experience navigating male-dominated, high-pressure spaces, Lauren reframes what it means to be different. Whether you’re the youngest, the only woman, or the only minority in the room, this keynote is a celebration of how difference can be your greatest advantage—and a catalyst for redefining success on your terms.
Audience members will learn:
- Advice that Richard Rosenblatt gave Lauren while working at Rosenblatt securities and how it impacted her life.
- Understand there is power in being different and how you can use your difference to flourish by being the "other" in a room.
- Conversations surrounding females in an all-male dominated field, being a minority, or being the youngest within your environment. Ultimately the other in the room holds the power.
Keynote by Lauren Simmons: Financial Wellness
In this practical and inspiring keynote, Lauren Simmons breaks down the foundations of financial wellness with transparency, clarity, and real-life strategies. From budgeting tips to her personal approach that led to saving $80,000 in just one year, Lauren shares how intentional money management can create lasting financial freedom.
With her unique perspective as a former NYSE trader and financial advocate, Lauren demystifies saving, investing, and building wealth—especially for young professionals, women, and those looking to take control of their financial future. This keynote encourages smarter financial habits and empowers audiences to align their money with their goals.
Audience members will walk away learning:
- What tools Lauren uses to budget.
- Lauren's methods on managing to save 80k in one year.
- A clear idea of the benefits of investing and saving.
Keynote by Lauren Simmons: Trailblazer
In this uplifting and motivational keynote, Lauren Simmons inspires audiences to take bold ownership of their path, challenge the status quo, and become the architects of their own success. From breaking barriers on Wall Street to building a multi-hyphenate career as a producer, author, and speaker, Lauren shares her journey of rewriting expectations and creating opportunity on her own terms.
Trailblazer is a powerful call to action—encouraging individuals to embrace their uniqueness, take fearless steps forward, and become the gatekeepers of their own reality, no matter where they start.
