Dr. Lauren Powell, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician, culinary medicine expert, national speaker, media personality, and founder committed to transforming the way communities think about health, wellness, and food.

Known as The Culinary Doctor®, Dr. Powell has become a leading voice in the Food as Medicine movement, blending evidence-based medicine, practical nutrition education, and culturally relevant wellness strategies to empower individuals and organizations to live healthier lives.

With a passion for making health education both accessible and actionable, Dr. Powell speaks nationally at corporations, churches, conferences, universities, and community organizations on topics including metabolic health, chronic disease prevention, workplace wellness, women’s health, and the powerful connection between food and overall well-being. Her engaging teaching style, relatable approach, and dynamic energy have made her a highly sought-after speaker and media contributor across television, print, radio, and digital platforms.

Dr. Powell is also the founder of the Mobile Nutrition & Wellness Unit, an innovative initiative designed to bring metabolic health education, biometric screenings, culinary demonstrations, and wellness experiences directly into communities and workplaces. Through this work, she is helping bridge the gap between healthcare, prevention, and real-life lifestyle change.

In addition to her clinical and speaking work, Dr. Powell co-hosts UrbanMD, the groundbreaking national television show dedicated to delivering health and wellness information through a multicultural lens. She has also collaborated with major national brands and organizations to promote health literacy, wellness education, and community impact initiatives.

Her passion for nutrition and preventive health is deeply personal. Inspired by her father’s significant health scare, Dr. Powell became committed to helping individuals and families understand the life-changing connection between diet, lifestyle, and chronic disease. She is especially passionate about empowering underserved communities with practical tools, education, and hope to create healthier futures for generations to come.

Dr. Powell is the author of Food Essentials for the Busy Professional and creator of the upcoming Metabolic Health Playbook, a practical guide designed to help individuals better understand metabolic health and implement sustainable lifestyle changes through food, movement, and daily habits. She is also the co-creator of The Doctor’s Everything Seasoning — a doctor-approved seasoning blend crafted to make healthy cooking flavorful, simple, and approachable.

At the heart of Dr. Powell’s work is a mission to help people not simply avoid disease, but truly thrive — physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.