I'm a natural born storyteller and hustler. Whether it was landing an internship at Bain & Company, getting accepted to HBS and GSB, breaking into VC, or landing a spot on the worlds most popular reality TV show - I know that I can get anything I put my mind to and am dedicated to helping others do the same. I'm here to help you work through a career pivot, life decision, or anything at all. We can do it together!

Hi, I'm Lauren. I believe that taking the road less traveled leads to a more fulfilling life and career. That's why I chose to pursue a career as a woman in tech, and why I left my software engineering job at Google to pursue an MBA at Stanford. Through these transitions, I've become an expert in identifying personal values, building meaningful support networks, and effective storytelling. Whether you're feeling stuck, contemplating multiple paths, or striving for the next level, I'd love to help!

COACHING EXPERIENCE • I've worked with well dozens of individuals ranging in experience level (executive / board members to first-time job seekers) on how to target their search, craft a compelling set of materials, and apply successfully to various roles • Academic & MBA Coaching | Advised multiple admits into Stanford Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, Haas, and more (see >80 Leland reviews), while teaching multiple courses through Leland • Professional Writing | Speechwriting in public policy & political environments, Lead Editor for Nondisclosure (Stanford GSB's magazine) and Managing Editor for the Stanford International Policy Review • Interview Training | I'm interview-trained for McKinsey, allowing me to give high-quality mock interviews for just about any high-caliber program • Additional Writing | Crafting op-eds, ghostwriting for major publications, developing a fictional short story collection, policy deep dives, a book on chess applications to life, and application essays of all sorts CAREER • What I'm Doing Now | Based in NYC working on a chess marketplace startup while continuing various forms of advisory work, including life & general career coaching • Stanford GSB Alum, Class of 2021 | Miller Social Change Award; 1/2 Scholarship / Academic Fellowship • Public Policy | Prior to Stanford, worked on the Policy Team for the Chicago Mayor's Office under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, focusing on 5G infrastructure policy, criminal justice policy, and citywide corporate/economic development deals • McKinsey | Before policy, worked at McKinsey & Co , with casework focused on job training for the formerly incarcerated and workforce development for at-risk youth • PE / VC / Startup Advising | After Stanford, worked in Bain's Private Equity Group on various due diliegences, managed deals with several venture capital firms, and advised multiple startups on growth and go-to-market strategy

I help parents go from feeling overwhelmed to feeling confident balancing the various roles they play in life along with their own wellbeing. I’m an ICF certified coach who loves helping people find practical ways to align their goals, daily actions, and mindset around what matters most to them. As a Coach and Co-Founder of Together We, I help people at transition points feel less alone and more confident. Whether you’re a new parent learning how to overcome overwhelm and find balance in your life or you’re someone wanting to reassess how your personal and professional goals align, I provide you with practical tools and techniques along with a space to rethink how your roles, relationships and routines are working for you and set goals that will kick-start long-lasting change. Topics I coach parents on include things like: * Coping with an increased mental load and decision fatigue * Managing feelings of guilt and dealing with societal expectations * Dealing with overwhelm and building confidence in balancing the various roles you play * Planning a successful return to work after having a baby * Setting boundaries and communicating needs * Identifying personal values as a foundation for all of the above