Four-Time Olympian, Speaker & Financial Wellness Educator, Lauryn Williams shares about her fascinating journey from being a young athlete in Detroit and Pittsburgh to becoming the first American woman to earn a medal in the Summer and Winter Olympics. Lauryn discusses what led to her attending University of Miami on a track scholarship. She explains her competitive drive in the sport, which led to her qualifying for the 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games while still a college student. Lauryn shares about returning with a Silver Medal in the Women's 100 Meter Final. She discusses her sponsorship deal with Nike and obtaining her college degree the following semester after the Olympics. Lauryn talks about the importance of financial literacy, the challenges athletes face in managing their finances and her transition into becoming a financial advisor. She emphasizes the need for empowerment through education, the significance of health and nutrition as well as the value of experiences like travel in shaping one's perspective. Lauryn explains her mission to help others take control of their financial futures while fostering a community of informed individuals. This inspiring conversation with Lauryn Williams will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.