Unlock the full potential of your statistics by turning them into stories that span across multiple channels. In this workshop we delve into the art of asking questions and equip you with the skills and strategies needed to extract peak performance from your stats and stories across various mediums; in video and beyond. We'll explore how to take a stat, turn it into a story and then use that story again and again. If that's not enough, learn how to conduct a compelling interview and how to optimize the story beyond an event, campaign or social media post.

Permission Slip Conference - Lauren Ready Speaker

Hear Lauren Ready speak about her work at Forever Ready Productions and how you can use your voice to tell your company and personal story.

Join Lauren Ready and DeAndre Brown to take you on a powerful journey of hope, transformation, and justice. Drawing from their unique experiences—Lauren’s expertise in documentary storytelling and DeAndre’s lived experience and re-entry work—they will spotlight the critical role that legal professionals play in restoring rights for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Through compelling stories, thought-provoking questions, and actionable insights, this session will explore how the restoration of rights is not just a legal process, but a profound opportunity to restore hope in the lives of the hopeless.

Join Lauren Ready as she guides you through a session designed to enhance your questioning skills, transforming your approach to communication and pitching.

In this transformative session led by Lauren Ready, an award-winning storyteller and former TV news journalist (turned business owner), attendees will explore the profound impact of curiosity-driven inquiry. Lauren brings a wealth of experience in investigative journalism to the nonprofit realm, demonstrating how the art of asking the right questions can not only reveal compelling stories but also spark innovative ideas and uncover deeper purpose and passion.

Letting go of the script, everyday humans, and insatiable curiosity is all you need to form a powerful story. So in this talk, I highlight unexpected instances throughout my TV career and behind the camera that resulted in beautiful moments. You will be challenged to look beyond the headline and use what you have, imperfections and all, to tell a story that inspires people to DO something.

You’ve got the data…now what? How can you go from a great stat to a great story without overloading your audiences? What does it really take to create a move-people-to- take-action story? Get ready for moment-by-moment breakdowns from video stories told through my past work in TV news and my present work at my video production company, Forever Ready. In this talk, you’ll learn 5 ways to take a stat and turn it into a compelling story, why less is more in video storytelling and how it can help you get media coverage. You’ll be challenged to look beyond the headline and ditch your marketing agenda. Instead, you’ll learn how to use what you have, imperfections and all, to tell a story that inspires people to DO something. More importantly, you’ll feel inspired to tell stories through a brand new lens.

Letting go of the script, everyday humans, and insatiable curiosity are all you need to form a powerful story. So in this talk, I highlight unexpected instances throughout my TV career and behind the camera that resulted in beautiful moments. Your audience will be challenged to look beyond the headline and use what you have, imperfections and all, to tell a story that inspires people to DO something.

If there’s anything we’ve learned from the last three years, it’s that we can’t do things the way we’ve always done them. This applies to video storytelling, fundraising and messaging across all mediums. In this session we’ll dive into stories; specifically video stories. Using case studies of four different nonprofit organizations, we’ll learn how and why certain people, topics and methods are used to take people to a place they haven’t been. We’ll dive into methods behind selecting a story, interviewing a subject (for video, social media or print), creating an environment that makes everyone comfortable and keeps the story authentic, real and unscripted. All while maintaining dignity and integrity at the forefront.

It’s easy to get caught in a rhythm of telling the same kind of video stories for fundraisers (patient stories, client stories, voiceover videos with graphics and stats, etc.). In the past, they have worked well for many organizations. But what we’ve done in the past no longer works! In this session Lauren Ready will walk fundraisers through how to find and tell untold stories inside their organization, specifically designed to help raise funds and awareness. We’ll also talk about how the capture (not recreate) impactful moments on camera. Lauren will be using 3-5 real life examples of impactful moments she’s captured on camera and explain how each story was planned, executed and edited – intentionality behind us every step of the way but with an openness to letting things happen.

Be inspired and motivated by leading women business professionals who are impacting change within their respective industries.

Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts are excited to present a case study of the 2022 Indie Memphis Film Festival Hometowner award-winning short films, 'Nordo' (Best Narrative Short) & 'What We'll Never Know' (Best Documentary Short). Directors Kyle Taubken (Nordo) and Lauren Ready (What We'll Never Know) will share insights and stories from each stage of the production process -- from early development to production and into festival distribution.

We’re used to hearing the patient stories, the client impact stories, and the overly scripted brand stories. So what does it really take to create a video that moves people to take action? Get ready for moment-by-moment breakdowns from stories told through my video production studio, Forever Ready. In this talk, you’ll learn 5 ways to guarantee impactful moments, down to interview styles and who should (and shouldn't) be in the room. But more importantly, you’ll feel inspired to tell stories in a refreshing new light.

Letting go of the script, inspiring humans, and an insatiable curiosity have led to powerful stories. So in this talk, I walk you through how unexpected instances in my TV career and working with Forever Ready clients resulted in memorable moments. You’ll be challenged to look beyond the headline and ditch your marketing agenda. Instead, you’ll learn how to use what you have, imperfections and all, to tell a story that inspires people to DO something.

Letting go of the script, everyday humans, and insatiable curiosity are all you need to form a powerful story. So in this workshop, I highlight unexpected instances throughout my career that resulted in beautiful moments, challenging you to think beyond the headline, tell imperfect stories and inspire impact.

It’s easy to get caught in a rhythm of telling the same kind of video stories for fundraisers (patient stories, client stories, voiceover videos with graphics and stats, etc.). In the past, they have worked well for many organizations. But what we’ve done in the past no longer works! In this session Lauren Ready will walk fundraisers through how to find and tell untold stories inside their organization, specifically designed to help raise funds and awareness. We’ll also talk about how the capture (not recreate) impactful moments on camera. Lauren will be using 3-5 real life examples of impactful moments she’s captured on camera and explain how each story was planned, executed and edited – intentionality behind us every step of the way but with an openness to letting things happen.

Inspire Media Conference brings together media creators from all over the country to learn about amplifying their messaging through media. At this event, I will join WSN Live, KQ Communications and Clayton Gregory in a discussion about using social media to amplify those stories.

Tune in to hear Lauren Ready speak with Enneagram coach, Jenn Whitmer about leadership lessons, communication and how to grow in purposeful work through untold stories.