
Just got some awesome news from @Alignable. Thanks to everyone who voted, I’m Columbia’s 2021 Local Main Street Mentor. I really appreciate all of your support & just look at this cool badge! #onemainstreet
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.

Just got some awesome news from @Alignable. Thanks to everyone who voted, I’m Columbia’s 2021 Local Main Street Mentor. I really appreciate all of your support & just look at this cool badge! #onemainstreet

I am grateful and thankful for Kevin taking me to look at bathroom tiles today 😁
I am grateful and thankful for meeting w Betsy n her husband for dinner – we had a great time listening to some music, talking, and eating dinner!
I am grateful and thankful for great service n food at the Sutler
I am grateful and thankful for the helpful lady at the tile store
I am grateful and thankful the cooler air outside today, it felt great!




Girls had Avacado salad, I had w grilled chicken n Betsy had w grilled shrimp SO good! Kevin had Mac n cheese w brisket n Marcelo had chicken n fried cheese, I think everyone was happy! Great server too!

I am grateful and thankful for Kevin taking me to look at more flooring, tile for bathrooms, doors….so much! Lol
I am grateful and thankful for the flooring lady trying to get us a better price since manufacturer went up $2/sq ft in a couple months n it was the most expensive before that!
I am grateful and thankful for our builder starting to get our bathroom framed! Excited!!!
I am grateful and thankful for great training n coaching w my Gratitude Girls partner Kathryn 😁
I am grateful and thankful for pumpkin cheesecake muffin! Tis the time of year! 😁

I am grateful and thankful for Kevin taking me out to the lake at Center Hill – it was SO pretty out there – and walking all around for hours was so fun!
I am grateful and thankful for being able to go to church this morning and see our church family
I am grateful and thankful for James & Tammy Lovett going to lunch w us today
I am grateful and thankful for the good food at Panchos today
I am grateful and thankful for Kevin n I going to the house today, measuring and talking and deciding to make a couple changes we should have done in our bedroom/bath before stuff gets done that will be better 🙂




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