Lauren Ungeldi is the CEO of IKAR Global and 7x bestselling author. She has written 7 books which have been featured on a variety of prominent media outlets and topped numerous bestseller charts. She has worked with well-known and noteworthy people, including politicians, war heroes, doctors, media figures, and highly successful American entrepreneurs.
She is a strong believer in the power of storytelling to inspire and thrives on highlighting the lives of heroes, overcomers, and thought leaders all over the world. She is also passionate about using her business platform, IKAR GLOBAL, to address relevant issues of our time such as human trafficking, international equality and rights for females, and global education. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia giving her a unique perspective on current global events.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys Olympic Lifting, traveling, and adventure sports. From skydiving at 13,000 ft., to completing the Pico do Ariel hike in Portugal, to cliff jumping and canyoning in Australia, to sailing the Greek islands, she’s always looking for new experiences and foods to satisfy her love for the culinary arts. She lives with her husband and children and travels between her homes in East Texas and Istanbul, Turkey.
