✨Lauren Buglioli: When You Think You’re Broken, You’re Being Built

In this inspiring and deeply heartfelt episode of Amazing Women and Men of Power: Legends and Icons Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, Raven the Talk Show Maven sits down with powerhouse actress, mentor, and advocate Lauren Buglioli to talk about purpose, perseverance, and living a heart-led life 💛.

Lauren opens up about her role as Vanessa McBride in the groundbreaking new CBS daytime drama Beyond the Gates, a historic series centering an African-American family at the heart of its story. She shares behind-the-scenes insight into the fast-paced world of soap operas, filming hundreds of pages a day, and why this role arrived exactly when it was meant to.

Beyond the screen, Lauren reflects on her personal journey—overcoming health challenges, navigating rejection in the entertainment industry, and discovering the power of perspective. From her early beginnings to standout roles in Florida Man, A Jazzman's Blues, FBI, and The Monkey, she reveals how mindset, service, and authenticity have shaped both her career and her calling.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Beyond the Gates is a historic moment in daytime television
• The meaning behind Lauren’s mantra: “When you think you’re being broken, you’re being built”
• How perspective and mindset can turn pain into power
• Balancing a demanding acting career with mentoring and advocacy
• The importance of staying grounded, heart-led, and connected to your values
• Why who you are—everywhere you go—can be an act of service

This conversation is a reminder that the journey matters, growth isn’t linear, and your authenticity is your greatest strength.