About Lauren

Lauren wears many hats successfully - author, speaker, vocalist, political & social activist, child advocate, Realtor, mom, wife, good-friend ... source of inspiration.

The journey has been long - with many twists and turns. For Lauren Attaway Veach, it was a valuable lesson in facing the truth about herself. Some of her experiences were beautiful, fun and inspiring; others were dark and lonely. In fact, Lauren spent a great deal of her life afraid and insecure. One doesn't become a "ray of hope" and shine, without first knowing what it means to feel alone and hopeless. That's in the past, and Lauren considers it an honor to share her story to help other's discover the same freedom she experiences today.

Lauren was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Life started out simple enough, but soon got complicated. Her dad was an alcoholic, violent at times, and her Mom worked full time to keep the bills paid, which left Lauren at home to help raise her siblings. By the time she was 15, her turbulent childhood began to overwhelm her, and she made an attempt to end her life. It was right after this incident, that a friend introduced her to her Christian faith, which was the foundation she used to reclaim her life later on.

Upon graduation from High School she chose to marry her childhood sweetheart instead of taking advantage of a College Scholarship that had been offered to her. After 10 years and 3 beautiful children, Lauren realized that her desire for security and acceptance had been the wrong reason for marriage, and in 1985 she filed for divorce.

Still searching for the answer in a person, Lauren re-married again in 1987. Between 1988-2000, Lauren enjoyed a highly successful political career, as well as a burgeoning recording career. It was during this time that Lauren enjoyed her life, but once again her marriage ended as she faced some of her darkest hours.

In 2001, she packed her bags, took a deep breath and bravely moved to a place she had dreamed of as a child; the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Now, with time to reflect on her life, Lauren realized that somewhere in her journey she had lost herself. Finally, Lauren had arrived at her breaking point. The realization had come that she needed to take control of her own destiny and somehow find the courage to confront herself and her fears or wither away.

Lauren says, "Being a prisoner to ones self is the hardest to break free from". When Lauren realized the truth in that statement, her journey really began. Having to find the courage to confront her fears was no longer a choice, it was life or death. Self preservation caused her to look inward and up to find the strength she needed to break free and take possession of her space. Lauren adopted a "no excuses" philosophy and never wavered from the promise she made to herself and God. Though the road was long and arduous, life changed for the better.

These days, this warm, funny and very direct Lauren is now a successful and respected author and motivational speaker whose gifts are in great demand. Lauren travels the country hosting seminars, holding conferences, performing concerts and speaking engagements. She is determined to reach out and help others through her words, her music and her life, by teaching them how to reclaim "their space".

Lauren has three children and 5 grand-children. Lauren and her Husband Kerry reside in the beautiful Florida pan-handle on the Gulf of Mexico. In her spare time, she enjoys Scuba diving and snow skiing. Lauren is currently working on a follow-up to the successful "Taking Your Place" as well as a novel. She loves life, puts her family first, and allows nothing to steal her joy.