Lauren Wellbank

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Writer | Public Speaker

Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer, essayist, copywriter, and public speaker covering topics on family, relationships, personal finance, and domestic violence. Lauren’s articles appear in The Washington Post, Huffington Post,  Martha Stewart Living, and others. Lauren is also a survivor of domestic violence who emphasizes empowerment through storytelling. Lauren emphasizes the need to overcome fear and shame, and the importance of societal change to shift the blame of abuse onto abusers.

Nov. 23, 2025

VBB 355: Lauren Wellbank Faces Off Against Gender-Based Violence!

Lauren Wellbank’s smile could light up the dark side of the moon, but she was once a woman lost in the violent storm of gender-based abuse. Now her smile represents the hope in her story that she shares with us.