ABOUT LAUREN SISLER

Hey, y’all! I’m Lauren.

I’m a former collegiate gymnast, an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, author, and keynote speaker.

Whether I’m on sidelines or on stages, my purpose lies in helping people tell (and love) their stories, live more courageous, resilient lives, and find their own sideline shimmies.

However, I didn’t always know how to own MY story. As an 18-year-old college student, I lost both of my parents to their hidden battle with prescription drug addiction within hours of each other — and I spent years and years living in the throes of grief, shame, and fear. I was devastated, I was angry, and I was confused… and it took a long time to find the courage and strength to stand up again.

When I finally learned to fall in love with my own story, I took hold of my shame — a universal feeling we all share — and repurposed it into something meaningful.

Most importantly, I learned that I was (and am) shatterproof. And SO ARE YOU.

Now, when I’m not reporting live from the sidelines, I’m taking the stage as a keynote speaker who helps others fall in love with their stories, harness their authenticity, and revolutionize their approach to life by leading with purpose.

A little bit more ABOUT ME

Wondering what in the world a sideline shimmy is? These are my viral pregame dances that get me hype while helping me shake out all of my nerves. I love helping people discover their own sideline shimmies — their unique versions of joy and self-expression!

Back in the day, I was a DJ (DJ Sizzler on the 1s and 2s!) and I still love to crank up the music — give me some classic rock or ‘90s hip hop — and dance.

My family brings me more joy than anything else — my son Mason (our July 4th baby!), husband John, and our sweet yellow lab Magnolia.

I can’t be biased as a sports reporter, but I went to Rutgers University on a gymnastics scholarship and will always be a Scarlet Knight at heart.