Today we’d like to introduce you to Lauren Brown.
Hi Lauren, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I grew up in Chicago during the 1960s and 1970s, experiencing the civil rights movement, desegregation, gangs, and riots. Higher education opportunities were open to blacks during that time.
I went to a mostly white high school and took AP classes, making the honor roll. After college and law school, I worked for a legal services agency, helping low-income clients. I then became an assistant prosecutor, deputy prosecutor, defense attorney, and private practice lawyer. I even officiated weddings and worked for HUD.
My career also included being a community advocate for a social justice agency, focusing on prisoner re-entry and juvenile justice. These issues are close to my heart because they impact my community in a big way. Combining my background and passion, I aimed to serve others and make a positive impact.
Throughout my career as an entrepreneur and advocate, I learned a lot about people, our country, and myself. My skills and compassion have been key to serving others. I am proud to use my legal, business, and advocacy background to help businesses succeed.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Growing up poor, black, and female was tough. Society’s idea of success didn’t look like me.
One vivid memory from high school was when white gang members forced black students out of the classroom at gunpoint. I was scared, and my teacher did nothing. But our parents stood up for us, demanding protection from the city, police, and school.
Finding a job after law school was hard because law firms rarely hired black women. I had a better experience at a legal services agency. As a lawyer, I constantly had to prove myself. One judge even said I won a case because of my charm, not my skills!
People often told me I’d never amount to anything coming from the ghetto. But my family, teachers, and church elders encouraged me to be my best and never give up. Their voices still guide me today, inspiring me to be of service to others.
As you know, we’re big fans of LRB Global Consulting Services ™, A Series LLC. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
We are a black and woman-owned consulting, management and training company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee (USA). I formed my company after retirement.
We provide compliance, management, training, and intellectual property protection (IPP) solutions to start-ups and small businesses in a variety of industries. Our company uses a strategically sound and a coordinated approach that ensures compliance, management savvy, accountability, and profitability. Our motto is “Your Regulatory Health is Your Business Wealth™.
We distinguish ourselves by offering a holistic and high- quality customized approach to client services. We provide both consulting services and products (curriculum, training materials, etc.) As our clients evolve, we adapt and grow with them.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Let’s make a real effort to support our local black-owned businesses here in Memphis. There are so many amazing ones to choose from!
It’s also crucial for all businesses to protect and enhance their brand by leveraging their intellectual property, like trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Our company is perfectly positioned to help clients identify, protect, and maintain these valuable assets, turning them into revenue-generating opportunities.
I can be reached at lauren@laurenconsults.com
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.laurenconsults.com/
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/laurenconsults
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