# Lauren Bates > Founder of Wild Terrains Lauren is the Founder & CEO of women’s travel brand Wild Terrains. Lauren was named to the Inc. Female Founders list in 2025. Wild Terrains launched in 2018. The brand currently offers group trips for women in Argentina, Mexico, Portugal, France, Iceland, Japan, and the USA. Wild Terrains has been featured in VOGUE, The New York Times, Elle, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. Lauren can advise on: - Business Strategy - Brand + Marketing Strategy - Building a strong team culture - Bootstrapping your business without outside funding ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $75.00 ## Links - [Expert profile](/LaurenBates) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1229331I9cQZ5C-.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)