Lauren R. Taylor (she/they) is a powerhouse in the movement to end gender-based violence — a leader, a survivor, and a fierce advocate for bodily autonomy, safety, and healing. She and her team at Defend Yourself have shared skills for preventing, interrupting, and healing from harassment, abuse, and assault with some 40,000 people in the D.C. area and nationwide. Her book — Get Empowered: A Practical Guide to Thrive, Heal, and Embrace Your Confidence in a Sexist World — is a blueprint for resilience, self-advocacy, and collective liberation. Using practical tools and sharing powerful stories, Lauren equips audiences with skills for setting boundaries, speaking up with confidence, and changing the world.
