Laurie Delk - author, speaker, coach, trainer

Laurie's life journey is a testament to unwavering faith, entrepreneurial spirit, and the transformative power of resilience. Rooted in a lifelong foundation of Christian values, instilled from her upbringing and a pivotal move from Texas to Middle Tennessee in 1986, Laurie embarked on a path marked by both professional achievement and personal devotion.

In 1993, driven by a profound desire to nurture her growing family, Laurie made a courageous decision to transition from a decade-long, successful career as an accountant at a Fortune 500 company. This pivotal moment, coinciding with her husband's aspiration to pursue his calling in law enforcement, became a catalyst for a life dedicated to purpose and service. Through prayerful consideration, they embraced both paths, demonstrating a commitment to faith-led action.

God has uniquely privileged Laurie to serve Him in numerous capacities over the past few decades. Her entrepreneurial journey began with the inception of her web & graphics, branding, marketing, and design company. Recognizing her talents as gifts to be shared, she pledged to utilize her skills for divine purpose. This commitment manifested in the creation of over a thousand websites, marketing materials, training platforms, and courses for pastors, churches, evangelists, missionaries, colleges, and a diverse range of business clients. Her expertise extended to comprehensive rebranding initiatives, empowering organizations to articulate their vision with clarity and impact.

Beyond her business acumen, Laurie is a prolific author, having penned the best-selling books "Keep Those Clients" and "We All Have Choices," and co-founded the transformative "Gratitude Girls - 100 Day Gratitude Journal Challenge." She has also contributed her insights to three additional publications. As a sought-after motivational speaker and corporate sales trainer, Laurie inspires audiences with her authentic voice and empowering message, often called upon for special speaking engagements around the world. Her dedication to education is further evidenced by her five years of teaching at her children's Christian school and her subsequent decision to homeschool them, allowing her to balance her growing speaking career with her commitment to family.

Her mission to empower women to embrace their God-given potential has taken her across the globe, where she shares her wisdom and encouragement with diverse audiences. Laurie's life, however, has not been without profound challenges. In 2013, she experienced the devastating loss of her children's father in a tragic accident, navigating the complexities of grief while raising her four children, then aged 25, 18, 16, and 12.

Believing in God's guidance for her life, Laurie remarried in April 2020 to Kevin Radecki, following their meeting in December 2019. Laurie prayed for exactly what she wanted in a husband and God showed Himself strong in giving her more than she asked in a God-fearing and God-loving husband.

Laurie's unique experiences over the past few decades provide special insight and encouragement for those who take her courses. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the transformative power of faith, and the profound impact of living a life dedicated to purpose and service. Her journey inspires others to embrace their own unique paths, to overcome adversity with grace, and to live with unwavering gratitude and purpose.

Entrepreneurship

Many people all the time ask me about why I work as much as I do, and I should take a break etc…..

I absolutely LOVE what I do in ALL my businesses!

In my web/graphic design and marketing company – I help many top clients in their field, rebrand and market on the internet to reach clients and propel their business to heights they never thought they could.

In my cards company, I show people and businesses how to effectively keep in touch better and build better relationships, to many times increasing their bottom line by 25% or more within months and getting their clients to give them endless referrals without asking.

In my speaking, coaching and training – I teach people on relationship marketing, keeping in touch, copswives to live that life better and understand him, christian wives to live that life better and what they can do to help theirself, him and their kids, widows how to walk in their new shoes, homeschool mom’s how to juggle, business people on time management and mindsets, and so much more!

And I still do many other things, but I LOVE what I do, so it’s not *like* work many times, but then also, I am working NOW, like many others *won’t* — so I don’t have to worry a much *later*, when many others *will*……

It is up to you! It is your choice! We make choices every day, that will predict and set our future for us, what do you want your next 5, 10, 15, 20 years to be like? Make the changes today that will propel you to a better life tomorrow.

#WeAllHaveChoices

Are you ready for Thanksgiving dinner?

Are you ready for your Thanksgiving dinner? Before you know it, it’s going to be Christmas and then 2018!

We have SO much to be grateful for!

I know I am grateful and thankful that my life, every single day, is filled with helping people to better their lives, focus on their future on how to enhance it, helping people take actions on their goals and dreams, creating business and passive income streams that help care for them and their families….

Many times, starting out, it *is* about the money, trying to support or help support yourself and your family to be better and cared for better….after awhile, you see it is far more important than the dollars in your bank account or theirs that you help, but about the difference for good you are making in the world and in others lives’ for better.

I am SO blessed, every single day, I get texts, emails, phone calls, private messages, and more from people who say, that something I said or shared – made an impact on their life, helped them to think or be better, or get closer to their spouse, or God or their kids, or made them more money, or helped them to help someone else….

Don’t wait for the new year to make those new years resolutions….you can start and make changes for better NOW……There is still almost 60 days of this year left…..start now, get moving, and finish this year STRONG, and start the new year on a STRONG step toward better for you – whatever that *step* in whatever *shoes* that is for you.

Most of all – be thankful and grateful for ALL God’s blessings in your life and around you – friends, family, house, car, and if nothing else…..that pretty blue vase on the wall. <3

Great fast healthy protein lunch

“On this health journey, I’m always looking for things that can help me stay on track with my super busy lifestyle. I LOVE this snack…. Sargento Cheese balanced breaks, and an avacado makes for a healthy, easy, fast lunch!”

Do you have the power to change it?

Next time you moan and complain about things you cannot control, next time you expect someone or something to be done for you or given to you, next time you are not grateful for the blessings you have, and next time you want TO QUIT on your self and your DREAMS remember this.

Get over it, pull up your boot straps, and thank GOD you have shoes on your feet and not bottles.

If something in your life is not going the perfect way you planned, then if you have the power to change it – do so! Do NOT talk about it, text about it, or think and dwell on it – that only attracts more of the same to you!

If you don’t have the power to change it, then tell God about it, or someone that does have the power – and then *leave it there*. If you don’t have the power, there is no reason for you to dwell on it.

If you do have the power to change it or do something about it – then DO IT! It is your life, it is up to YOU.

YOU CANNOT HELP SOMEONE ELSE UNTIL YOU FIRST ARE ABLE TO HELP YOURSELF!!!

Reflecting……People are what’s important

Reflecting…

I have noticed, I don’t have the desire as much to wander through the mall or the fancy stores to see what shiny new or pretty things that I may want.

When I was a younger, I wanted all the fun, glitzy and glamorous stuff. Fancy china, sterling silverware, a big house, nice car, pretty dresses and sparkly jewelry. Now granted, I still like many of those things, and those that know me well, know my style, girliy, shiny, sparkly, etc I love! lol But I forget why all I wanted them….. Maybe something to do with insecurities and/or the thoughts to “keep up with” our friends or society’s expectations.

Over the years I’ve lost that desire, and now I have no need to acquire things just for the sake of having them. I still absolutely love my *pretties*…..But moreso now my focus is to have a fun, comfortable, relaxing, enjoyable, homey place for people to gather and enjoy each other.

The focus is on the relationships, not all the stuff. I have decluttered a lot over the past few years, and I am still in decluttering mode, pretty majorly

The bottom line is that it’s always about the people. Family, friends, business associates that have become friends are what life is about. I can have all the money in the world, and I am very grateful and thankful for all that God has brought into my life and blessed me with, with my amazing clients that I help with web, graphics, marketing and all the other online space platforms, speaking engagements, people I coach, but if I don’t share love, respect and time with others, I have nothing.

So I’m reflecting on what’s really important to me. It’s always the people, and my goal every day is to show love, caring and compassion, and put more thought, time and energy into reinforcing those connections…….If we haven’t connected recently in person, or if not local, through skype or google hangout, for a one on one (just catch up and personal get to know each other hour) please reach out to me. 🙂

25 habits of highly successfully happy people

25 Habits of Highly Successfully Happy People

#1 They Forgive

Let bitterness go. Forget the wrong doings – Holding bitterness in will hurt you more in the end than the other person. It does nothing to them, it can literally kill you.

#2 They Laugh – enjoy each moment! Remember when you were a kid, and you laughed a lot? Get that child-like laughter back, don’t be so serious all the time.

#3 They Are Generous

MRI studies have actually shown that the act of giving triggers the same area of your brain as eating chocolate! So the next time you see someone struggling, offer to help. Even if it means giving them $ or helping them pay a bill or meal. You will be blessed more than they will, try it and you will see.

#4 They Breathe Deep

When we breathe deep – oxygen goes into our blood which causes our brain to release happy chemicals known as endorphins. Breath in deep through your nose, then out deep through your mouth, like *pah*, try it right now, just a few deep breaths. They say 10 deep breaths a day, can add many years onto your life!

#5 They Meditate, turn off the noise

The world is so fast paced. We many times automate our lives, and just do, because of habit. Learn to take a minimum of 10 minutes each day. No noises, no distractions. Just you and your habit of happiness.

#6 They Sleep

A rested brain is a happy brain. Getting 8 hours of sleep is best for your body, good rested sleep. If you can sleep till you wake up, that is the best thing, many can’t with jobs, etc, but make sure you are getting enough rested hours, and try atleast once a week to sleep till you wake up.

#7 They Stay Positive

Everyone faces things in life. There is always some sort of bright side, even in the worst of tragedy or adversity. I remember one day after I became a widow, I was having a *woe is me* day, and God allowed me to meet a lady who lost her husband and 4 of her 7 kids in a car wreck. That snapped me back into thankfulness right away) There is always someone who has it worse. Be thankful

#8 They Choose Their Friends Wisely

Friends and family both – Sometimes you don’t have a choice, but most times you do. Choose to be around people that are going to lift you up and push you to be better than you are.

#9 They Don’t Let Others Influence Their Emotions

Some people are the first person to get pissed off at work when someone does something wrong. Emotions in life can run high – learn to focus away from the negativity and stay in positivity – regardless of how others around you are behaving.

#10 They Spend Time Outside – Breathing fresh air

Fresh air – smell it, feel it, soak in the sunshine….feel the warmth, or the coolness of the slight breeze.

#11 They Dream – Have a child-like faith – you had big dreams when you were a child, where are they now?

#12 They Don’t Just Dream

Dreaming can be amazing – but putting your dreams into action and realizing them in life is amazing and lots of fun.

#13 They Love Themselves – First

Put your oxygen mask on first before helping others.Many people think it is because you can’t help someone else, if you aren’t helping yourself – which is true. But also many times if you show someone else, what it is like to do it, then they won’t be afraid to do it (especially a child).

#14 They Have Pets

Pets are unconditional love. A joke says if a guy locks his wife in a trunk and a dog in a trunk, when he lets them out – who will show him unconditional love? haha it is a joke, don’t try it! But that is why many people have PTSD pets too – it is amazing how much they can help.

#15 They Outsource Their Weaknesses

Focus on your strengths and let someone else do the rest. Do yourself what you love, pay others to do what you are not as good at or simply don’t love to do. I can make much more money doing what I love, so why not let someone else, for example who loves to clean, and needs some extra money, do the cleaning once week, that I can do, but I don’t love to do?

#16 They Fire Their Boss

If you boss is a jerk – create an escape plan. It might mean getting a different job or starting your own business. Don’t allow people to treat you bad, you are important, you are worthy. Remember that. Work for someone (or yourself) that values you.

#17 They Exercise

It is healthy, it will help you feel better and look better. At one point I had to have a desk job and was working about 80 hours a week to cover bills, on top of that a lot of financial and emotional and spiritual stress, caused me to gain about 70 lbs. I started just a discipline of walking a couple miles each morning, I simply hated it when my alarm clock went off, I will admit it – it didn’t get better either. lol but I did it. And I always, always felt better after, all day long, and eventually the weight started coming off and I started feeling healthier.

#18 They Don’t Let Road Blocks get in the way

We will always come up against things – it is a part of life. Learn how to go around it, make a bridge, or plow right through it! But do it! No one became successful, without some obstacles.

#19 They Smile – See who you can make smile today! Smile anyway, even when you don’t feel like it, and you will automatically feel happier.

#20 They Help People

Because if you don’t, really what’s the point. Plus – Karma is real and she can be a real pain too. What you do comes back to you. You reap what you sew. No matter how you say it. The God who created the Universe, controls it and it is true.

#21 They Listen

When someone is talking to you, look into their eyes. Pay attention. Be present. Don’t allow other distractions. Mary Kay once said she stood in line one time to meet someone important, when she got up there, she felt him look past her at the line instead of focusing on her – he was not present. She chose to focus on people and make them feel important. That is one reason why her business is so successful as it is today.

#22 They are Nostalgic

Remember history. Remember old stories. Look through old photos. Reminisce. Cherish the memories. Cherish the moments.

#23 They Forget the Tech

Unplug. We live in a busy world! Turn off the noise. Put the phone up, turn off the tv, turn off the radio. Relax. Sometimes truly tech people, like me, I run several businesses, which all require *tech*…..when I can turn off all, just for a bit, it can be very relaxing and regenerating energy.

#24 They Love – love people, love animals, love things….treat every one and every thing the way you want to be treated.

#25 They Try

There is no Can’t. Can’t never tried. Can’t is a 4 letter word. You don’t know unless you try. Try it – you just might surprise yourself!