A national voice on food as medicine, metabolic health, and modern wellness.
Dr. Lauren Powell, MD is a physician, founder, and national speaker known for one rare gift: making complex health science feel personal, practical, and possible. Whether the room is a Fortune 500 leadership summit, a women’s conference, a university auditorium, or a Sunday morning sanctuary, she meets every audience with the same goal — to leave them informed, inspired, and equipped to take their next step.
Audiences don’t want another lecture. They want a takeaway, a shift, a moment that changes the way they think about their own health and the health of the people they love. That’s exactly what Dr. Lauren delivers.
She brings the credibility of a board-certified physician, the storytelling instincts of a media personality, and the warmth of someone who genuinely believes the people in front of her can change their lives. The result is a speaker who turns even the most data-heavy topic — metabolic health, chronic disease, workplace burnout — into something every audience member walks away thinking, I can actually do this.
A modern, mission-driven body of work — adaptable to every audience, industry, and stage.
The science, the story, and the everyday practice of using food as one of the most powerful tools in modern healthcare.
A clear, compelling look at the most important — and most misunderstood — driver of long-term wellness. Built for general audiences and corporate leaders alike.
Why prevention is the most overlooked frontier in medicine — and what individuals, families, and organizations can do about it.
A modern approach to employee health that goes far beyond gym memberships and step challenges. For HR leaders, executives, and culture builders.
Honest, science-backed conversations on women's health, energy, hormones, and longevity — delivered with empathy and clarity.
A keynote built for high-performing professionals navigating exhaustion, stress, and the search for sustainable wellness.
A powerful talk on health disparities, cultural relevance, and what it takes to bring real wellness to the communities that need it most.
Sustainable, doable, delicious — the everyday food and lifestyle strategies Dr. Lauren is known for.
Dr. Lauren has been trusted on stages across the country by:
Corporations and Fortune 500 employee wellness programs National conferences and industry summits Universities, medical schools, and academic institutions Churches, faith-based gatherings, and community organizations Women’s leadership events and professional networks Health systems, foundations, and nonprofit partners Brand activations, media events, and lifestyle platforms
If your audience cares about health, leadership, performance, longevity, or community — she belongs on your stage.
Every engagement is thoughtfully tailored to the audience, creating practical wellness conversations that educate, inspire, and leave a lasting impact.
Signature talks, 30–60 minutes, built for main-stage moments.
Conversational, intimate, and ideal for leadership audiences.
Hands-on sessions blending teaching, demonstration, and Q&A.
A live cooking experience that turns wellness education into something audiences can see, taste, and remember.
Expert commentary on health, wellness, food, and equity.
Dr. Lauren Powell, MD is the co host of UrbanMD, a national television platform bringing modern wellness conversations to diverse communities across the country. Through television, digital media, speaking engagements, and brand partnerships, she translates complex health topics into practical conversations people can truly connect with.
She regularly collaborates with major brands, media outlets, and organizations focused on wellness education, community impact, and health literacy.
Co host of UrbanMD
The Culinary Doctor® Founder, Mobile Nutrition & Wellness Unit Founder, Nourish & Thrive Foundation Author
Food Essentials for the Busy Professional The Metabolic Health Playbook (forthcoming)
National media outlets, wellness platforms, healthcare organizations, and brand partnerships across the country.
Whether you’re planning a corporate keynote, a conference main stage, a university lecture, a community wellness day, or a media appearance — let’s talk about how this conversation can come to life for your audience.
Media & partnerships: info@drlaurenpowell.com
Organizations, conferences, universities, and wellness leaders across the country trust Dr. Lauren to deliver engaging conversations that make health education feel practical, inspiring, and actionable.
“Dr. Lauren has a gift for taking the most complicated health topics and making them feel like a conversation with a friend who genuinely wants you to win.”
“Our audience didn’t just leave with information. They left with a plan.”
“She is one of the most engaging, mission-driven voices in wellness today.”