LAUREN

STEPHENSON

Secretary

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO THE CULTIVATE COMMUNITY?

I found Cultivate through some fellow yogis that were in my yoga teacher training in 2022. I started going to classes with them and immediately knew Cultivate was different. The ambiance of the studios, the buzzing energy and the community bond pulled me in. I am happy to now call Cultivate my hOMe studio and to be part of such a special yoga community.

HOW DO YOU ENVISION CULTIVATE YOGA SERVING OUR COMMUNITY?

Cultivate is so much more than yoga classes. It is a safe space and a family. I see Cultivate continuing to expand offerings to promote wellbeing in our current community and finding opportunities to bring that internal peace to underrepresented groups. I truly believe Cultivate’s mission to protect the accessibility of yoga will strengthen our community. The cultivate community is already engaged in volunteer opportunities outside the yoga studio and I’m excited to see that gain more traction and continue on as we grow.

WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU HOPE TO BRING TO THE CULTIVATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS?

I have a Bachelors degree in Finance, an MBA and am an IT Project Manager. I serve on a Network Empowering Women board at my company and have worked with other non profits to help fundraise, event plan and streamline communications. I am an empathetic being and am passionate about service to others and the community. My deep rooted belief in Cultivate amongst all of those, is my top driving force to serve in every way possible.

WHAT HAS COMMUNITY HELPED TO CULTIVATE WITHIN YOU?

I have truly met the most incredible humans through Cultivate and that is what life is about. Finding your community. Being able to breathe and move with others knowing we all come in for different reasons but are linked together by the Cultivate thread. The newly formed Kirtan group has become my new favorite Cultivate gathering to sing, laugh and smile together as one.

BESIDES YOGA, WHAT IS ONE THING THAT CULTIVATES JOY IN YOUR LIFE?

I am blessed with the most amazing and diverse group of humans in my life. Spending time with them, listening to music and experiencing life together with my soon to be husband, Ryan and dog Ginny, all make each breath in the day a gift.