Lauren Powers, real name Laurie Mac Donald (born December 13th, 1957), is an American actress model, TV and podcast host, and author who is owner of Powers Fitness event. She started "Lauren Powers", a bodybuilding and fitness competition in Orange County Calif.. Powers competed in amateur bodybuilding contests from 2001 until 2014. She graduated Valedictorian from Huntington Beach High School.[1] She owned and operated a surfing academy on Maui while in college.[2] Powers graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi with a business degree.[2] Worked as a firefighter/ engineer until a discrimination lawsuit. Launched her fitness career.