PROPER PATHS
Treadwell: Proper Paths, founded by Lauren L. Breland (Proper), is a consulting company that specializes in personal development and human services administration. Proper Paths has developed, facilitated, and managed programs in career development, community development, civil rights, education, foster care, mentoring/advocacy, and parenting. “Inspiring A Human In Being,” is Proper Paths’ tagline and is derived from Lauren’s passion to reach, receive, and revive a person’s thoughts and actions through self-reflection and discovery. Any person that crosses Lauren’s path is uplifted through her charm, fearlessness, and wisdom. Her conviction and zest for life can captivate any audience, big or small. Whether it be consulting, podcasting, hosting, motivational speaking or spoken word, Proper Paths has something to offer to everyone.
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Workshops/Speaker topics are tailored to the organization and/or audience. Themes range from Building Sustainable Programs, Ultimate Volunteer Experiences, Strengthening Community, Self-Advocacy, and Inspiring A Human In Being.
PODCAST: LAUREN PROPER'S LIVING AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Twitch.TV/LaurenProper
Live autobiography examines from diverse perspectives reflections on successes and life-changing challenges. A podcast that organically connects unique past experiences and current life circumstances with soulful mirth. Each episode targets a dash of Proper’s lifeline through comprehensive, stimulating discussions and empathetic humor. The show includes covering a specific angle from historical value to cultural connection to intergenerational exchange, and strengthening your community. By linking the value of networks created from life’s interactions, along with sage advice from professional and personal encounters - it is a vehicle for listeners to ponder, learn, and apply positive change to their lives and their communities.
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BROADCASTING LIVE: EVERY TUESDAY, 9:30PM EST and SATURDAY, 3:15PMISH EST
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“Lauren is animated and full of meaning. Always adding zest. Given her multitude of experiences, and reflective
nature, the zest she adds is full of learnings and wisdom. Lauren is down to Earth, able to relate to most anyone and jive with
almost anything.”
— Daniel Rudolph
Fellow Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV)
"I learned so much from watching how you moved and conducted yourself. Since meeting you, I have always remembered and have tried to embody the passion, authenticity, and tenacity that I saw you give day in and day out to serving others."
— Gerren Price
Director of Public Space Operations, Downtown DC Business
Improvement District