Bio: Lauren Dike is a certified somatic practitioner, nervous system resilience expert, and DEI consultant dedicated to fostering safety, openness, and connection within organizations and individuals. Her work helps organizations evolve by witnessing behaviors rather than shaming them, understanding that behaviors incongruent with compassion, openness, and connection often stem from stress, trauma, or a lack of capacity. By addressing these root causes, Lauren enables transformative behavior change, making authentic connection and collaboration more accessible. She specializes in working with Black women, focusing on the disproportionate workplace and racial trauma they face. Lauren partners with collectives like IKONI Collective, CRIADO Studios, and the Center for Black Women’s Wellness to create spaces for healing and empowerment through somatic practices, workshops, and speaking engagements.

Story: Lauren’s journey has been defined by lessons in resilience, authenticity, and the pursuit of purpose. Early in her career, she learned the importance of aligning work with personal values, leaving behind roles that didn’t serve her well-being. Her transition into decision-making roles highlighted the dual challenges of imposter syndrome and navigating racial trauma as the only Black woman on an all-white, all-male team. These experiences taught her the critical need for self-awareness and internal safety in overcoming systemic barriers. Shifting into DEI allowed Lauren to align her passion for helping others with her professional expertise, but it also revealed gaps in traditional approaches to workplace equity—sparking her exploration of somatics and nervous system regulation. Today, Lauren’s work reflects the culmination of these lessons: the power of addressing root causes, unshaming behaviors, and fostering authentic connection to create spaces where everyone can thrive.

Training:

• Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner: Cornell University

• DEI Professional Certification: Sarah Jane Academy

• Neurological Fitness Trainer: NEUROFIT

• Somatic Teacher Trainer: The Core Rising

• Cognitive Behavioral Technique Somatics: The Embody Lab

• Holistic Nutrition Certification: AFPA

• Neuroscience Based Mindfulness Facilitator: Mastermind Meditate

Lauren’s comprehensive training, coupled with her lived experience navigating corporate environments, informs her unique approach to healing and transformation. Her programs integrate evidence-based methods and personal insight, creating impactful solutions for individuals and organizations alike.