Laura Wagner-Meyer

About

Laura Wagner-Meyer is a dynamic force in the fashion, media, and advocacy space, dedicated to reshaping narratives around disability, beauty, and inclusivity. As a fashion designer, model, content creator, and motivational speaker, she seamlessly bridges the gap between creativity and purpose.

Born with a congenital neural tube defect that defied medical expectations, Laura’s narrative embodies resilience, passion, and advocacy. As both a differently-abled model and designer, she passionately advocates for diversity and inclusivity within the fashion and modeling industry. Laura’s remarkable journey has been featured in publications such as Photo Vogue, Glamour magazine, YOU Magazine, Sunday Times, Folklore in New York, and TWYG, and she has collaborated with renowned brands including H&M, Reebok, John Frieda, Woolworths, and Foschini Beauty.

Laura believes that authentic representation goes beyond visibility alone. It’s about validation, empowerment, and embracing one’s individuality with pride.

Talks

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: How resilience shapes success, no matter your starting point.

A deeply personal keynote on how life’s greatest challenges can become the foundation for
extraordinary breakthroughs. Laura shares how navigating medical adversity taught her to
redefine success, and offers tools for reframing failure, cultivating inner strength, and setting
purpose-driven goals.

Beauty from within: Embracing self-worth beyond societal standards (this was an interactive women’s day session).

A heart-led, interactive session exploring how true self-worth stems from within—not from
society’s narrow beauty ideals. Laura guides participants through powerful self-reflection
activities, using fashion and storytelling to help them reconnect with their identity, confidence,
and sense of self.

The Strength in Being Different: you can't always choose the body that you were born into but YOU get to choose how you’d like to feel in it

What if your biggest “disadvantage” could become your superpower? In this talk, Laura shares
her journey of turning perceived limitations into a launchpad for creativity, self-expression, and
leadership. This keynote champions uniqueness as a strength, encouraging audiences to own
their difference with pride.

Topic on its own:

● Fostering Inclusivity as a Business Advantage/The Business Case for Inclusivity (Why diversity drives innovation and profit.)

More than just a moral imperative, inclusion is a strategic edge. In this session, Laura breaks down the business case for accessibility and diversity—how they drive innovation, open new markets, boost employee satisfaction, and deliver profit. Ideal for leadership teams and decision-makers.

● Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Personal and Professional Success

A motivational roadmap to resilience in high-pressure environments. Laura shares lessons learned from her lived experience and corporate background, showing how to harness adversity as fuel for growth, build emotional endurance, and stay anchored in values while navigating
complex careers.

● Mindset is Everything (How shifting perspectives unlocks success in any field)

This talk explores the profound impact mindset has on success in life and work. Through neuroscience-backed tools and her own mindset transformation, Laura shows how reframing narratives and cultivating internal resilience can help individuals break mental
and systemic barriers.

● Redefining Beauty Standards: the future of diversity and representation in beauty.

A powerful, forward-looking discussion on how beauty is evolving beyond airbrushed perfection. Laura unpacks how authentic representation in media not only shapes culture but impacts consumer behavior. Perfect for brands, creatives, and anyone shaping public-facing storytelling.

● Breaking Barriers in the Fashion World: How inclusion is transforming the industry.

Laura lifts the curtain on the fashion industry’s long-standing barriers—and how inclusion is reshaping everything from design to retail experiences. She also shares her innovations in adaptive fashion and how brands can align with the next generation’s demand for authenticity and accessibility.