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Lauren Ready

Forever Ready Productions

 

Member profile details

First Name
Lauren
Last Name
Ready
Company
Forever Ready Productions
Title
Owner, Principal Storyteller
Phone
9012863892
Address Line 1
2563 Broad Avenue
City
Memphis
County
Shelby
State/Province
TN
Zip Code
38112
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Website / Social Platforms

Website
laurenready.com
Facebook
facebook.com/foreverreadyproductions
 

Company Profile

Company Overview
You have an important message to share and you want a video.

At Forever Ready, we leverage decades of journalism experience and pair it with high quality production to make your mission-driven messages simple to understand and proud to share with stakeholders, donors and customers.

From explaining complex issues to engaging diverse audiences or attracting new customers to inspiring donors to give, our team is skilled at identifying and elevating your message without all the complications. And we have the results to prove it.

We make videos you’re proud to share! That’s our guarantee.
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Services
Speaking/Workshops
Video storytelling
Video production
Video editing
Graphics
Animation
Live streaming
Consulting
Practice Areas (select top 3)
  • Communications, Marketing & Public Relations (including Research and Strategy)
  • Development/Fundraising
  • Leadership and Professional Development
  • Writing/Editing
Client List
American Heart Association
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Regional One Health
Wolf River Conservancy
CodeCrew
My Own Business Institute
Memphis Botanic Garden
Community Foundation for a Greater Memphis
Smart Growth America
CityHealth
Public Land Trust
MidSouth Transplant
Tennessee Nonprofit Network
Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
Testimonial 1
"The video really was a great call to action. And encouraged donors, and put a little pressure off our emcee to share the story. It was an unprecedented amount that we raised, we’ve never gotten to six figures in our fund-a-need program before.” Kelsey Gibbs, Former Development Director, Wolf River Conservancy
Testimonial 2
“We are seeing a 25% increase in the number of organ donors...we’re constantly getting feedback from the community saying ‘I’ve seen the video. I was very touched by the video. And, you know, it sparked me to have a conversation with my family and friends about it.” Kim Van Frank, Executive Director, Midsouth Transplant
Testimonial 3
so inspirational, but not only that: It was actionable. Asking questions helps us learn more about people, things, etc. It helps us grow and improve” and I can’t wait to improve upon my communication by incorporating more questions regularly.”
“I can’t wait to improve upon my communication by incorporating more questions regularly.”
Samantha Higdon, Chief Marketing Officer, Women In Auto Care Conference
 

Publications & Articles

Article 1
Memphis-based production company expands to Kansas City market
Article 2
Lauren Ready on being a storyteller
Article 3
5 Women in the 901 Representing in Film & Television
 

Speaker's Bureau Information

Speaker Bio
Lauren Ready is a keynote speaker and the Principal Storyteller of Forever Ready Productions, a video production company with headquarters Memphis, Tennessee. A 6-time regional Emmy award winner, Lauren is passionate about asking questions that challenge us to go deeper and telling stories that inspire action.

Her production company creates impactful videos for nonprofits and businesses, enabling them to realize and harness their collective purpose. Her mission-driven videos have helped nonprofits raise over $17 million.

Lauren began her TV news career at 17 as a production assistant. She then spent ten years as a video journalist, covering local and national breaking news across Iowa, Nebraska, and Memphis.

In 2014, she founded Forever Ready Productions to make video storytelling accessible to nonprofits. Her company has been recognized with the Small Business of the Year Award from the Memphis Business Journal. Lauren has also been named both a Super Woman in Business and a Top 40 Under 40 by the Memphis Business Journal.

She is a 2024 Evident Change Just Society Awards Finalist for her short documentary film “What We Will Never Know,” which explores the story of a teen who falsely confessed to murder. The project helped change child interrogation laws in Tennessee and has received awards from the Lane Doc Film Festival and Indie Memphis Film Festival, making her one of the most decorated filmmakers in the festival’s 25-year history.

Today, Lauren lives in Memphis with her husband, Scott, and their son, Max. She’s a certified drone pilot—proudly among the less than 6% of U.S. certified drone pilots who are women—and is on a mission to visit all the National Parks with her son, with her camera always in hand.
Topic 1
Inquire to Inspire
Topic 1 Description
Nearly 70% of employees say they would work harder if they felt their voices were heard. How can you help your team feel heard? Ask better questions.

In this talk, Lauren takes you on a journey into the art and science of inquiry. Explore how shifting from having all the answers to focusing on asking the right questions can unlock deeper understanding, drive innovation, and lead to impactful storytelling.

Lauren demonstrates how curiosity-driven questions can reveal untold stories within your team, reimagine narratives that shape lives, and uncover innovative ideas that propel personal and organizational success. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, attendees will learn how to harness curiosity as a tool to bridge the gap between current realities and envisioned futures.
Topic 2
Stat2Story™
Topic 2 Description
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.
Topic 3
Telling Your Untold Story
Topic 3 Description
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.
 Linked members (2)
Name Email Phone
Joymarie Hembree, Forever Ready Productions
joymarie@foreverreadyllc.com
(816) 237-8740
Scott Ready, Prepared Books
scott@preparedbooks.com

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