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PurposeDrivenLife

Happy 33rd Anniversary

🎉 Happy Anniversary to Me! 🎉

Today marks 33 years since I made one of the biggest decisions of my life—to become a Work-At-Home Mom and launch my web design, graphic design, branding, and marketing company.

What started as a leap of faith at my kitchen table has grown into a 33-year entrepreneurial journey filled with incredible opportunities, amazing people, lifelong friendships, and countless blessings from God.

Over these 33 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving thousands of clients, building multiple six-figure businesses, and operating almost entirely on referrals. That alone is a testimony to the power of relationships, integrity, and consistently serving others well.

Along the way…

➡️ At just 19 years old, I owned a custom blinds company, became the #1 salesperson, and earned an all-expense-paid trip to the Bahamas—my first taste of what was possible through hard work, persistence, and serving customers well.

➡️ I began my direct sales journey in my early 20s with Tupperware (yes, I earned the van! 😄).

➡️ I became a top leader in a health and wellness company in my later 20s.

➡️ I spent many years as one of the Top 20 leaders and a corporate trainer with a greeting card and relationship marketing company.

➡️ I had the honor of working alongside industry leaders, helping build online systems, coaching entrepreneurs, and supporting events that featured some of the greatest personal development speakers in the world, including Zig Ziglar.

➡️ I built a speaking and training career that has now spanned more than 25 years, speaking to audiences around the country and around the world.

➡️ I became a bestselling author, co-author, and contributor to multiple bestselling books, with another project on the horizon.

➡️ I founded and led successful networking organizations, trained hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, and helped business owners grow through marketing, branding, relationship building, and leadership development.

➡️ Today, I continue to coach, train, mentor, and lead teams internationally while helping people discover natural, non-invasive wellness solutions and build businesses that create both income and impact.

And the learning never stops…

📚 For more than 30 years, I’ve averaged reading approximately a book a week on business, leadership, marketing, personal development, faith, and health.

🎓 I’ve invested in countless courses, certifications, conferences, and training programs to continually grow both personally and professionally.

📖 And now, at a stage when many people are slowing down, I’m going back to school to earn my Doctorate in Naturopathy because I believe God is still writing new chapters.

But perhaps the greatest lessons weren’t learned in business.

Thirteen years ago, my world changed forever when I unexpectedly lost my husband, Bryan. Suddenly, I found myself navigating unimaginable grief while raising our four children and trying to keep moving forward.

There were days when simply getting out of bed required faith.

There were moments when I didn’t know what the future would hold.

Yet even in the darkest seasons, God never left my side.

He carried me when I couldn’t carry myself.

He provided when I couldn’t see a way.

He healed what I thought would always be broken.

And in His perfect timing, He brought unexpected blessings, restoration, and a second chance at love when I married my wonderful husband, Kevin.

What once felt like the end of my story became the beginning of a beautiful new chapter.

That journey taught me that resilience isn’t about being strong enough—it’s about trusting God enough.

The journey hasn’t always been easy.

There have been victories and setbacks.
Mountaintops and valleys.
Joy and heartbreak.
Loss and restoration.

But through it all, God has remained faithful.

Every client.
Every stage.
Every book.
Every business.
Every opportunity.
Every blessing.
Every lesson.

None of it would have been possible without Him.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the last 33 years, it’s this:

👉 Never stop learning.
👉 Never stop growing.
👉 Never stop serving.
👉 Never stop believing.
👉 Never stop trusting God’s timing.
👉 And never underestimate what God can do with a willing heart and a step of faith.

Here’s to 33 years of entrepreneurship, leadership, service, resilience, faith, and impact—and to whatever God has planned for the next chapter.

Thank you to every client, team member, student, coaching client, speaking event organizer, business partner, friend, and family member who has been part of this incredible journey. You have blessed my life more than you’ll ever know.

And most of all, thank You, Lord, for every open door, every closed door, every lesson, every blessing, and every opportunity to serve.

❤️ All Glory to God! ❤️

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Mountains

Not every mountain is meant for you to climb. ⛰️

Some mountains look impressive from a distance, but not every path leads to the life you truly want. The real wisdom is learning to define success for your own life — not simply adopting someone else’s definition of what success should look like.

So many coaches, trainers, and motivational voices say things like:
“Work harder than everyone else now so you can live differently later.”
“Grind 24/7.”
“If you’re not working 10–20 hours a day, you’re not serious.”

And while discipline absolutely matters, that approach is not the only path — and it certainly is not the right path for everyone.

What matters is this:

✨ What is meaningful to YOU?
✨ What kind of life are YOU building?
✨ What do you refuse to sacrifice along the way?

For me, my FAMILY has always been first. ❤️

That was one of the biggest reasons I stepped into self-employment back in 1993 while pregnant with our second child. I wanted freedom, flexibility, and the ability to be present for the people who mattered most.

Has it always been easy? Not at all.

There have been months of very little income…
Some $10 months.
Some $100 months.
Some $1,000 months.
Some $10,000 months…
And many seasons in between.

But through every season, my focus remained clear: build a life where success never costs me the people I love most.

Because if someone gains financial success but loses their marriage, their children, their peace, or their closest relationships in the process… is that really success?

Yes, I believe in treating business like a business — absolutely.
But I also believe that being intentional matters more than being constantly busy.

You do not have to live in nonstop hustle to be committed.

You do need:

✅ A clear schedule
✅ Focused work time
✅ Consistency
✅ Productivity
✅ Boundaries

And then when it is family time…

Be present.
Be there.
Be fully engaged. 💛

This world is built on relationships. Whether you are married, single, raising children, building friendships, caring for parents, or pouring into a team — relationships are part of your legacy.

I will be honest — I still have a workaholic mindset at times. I still have to watch myself. I still intentionally schedule myself. It is still a daily work in progress.

But one of the biggest secrets to my long-term success has been this:

✨ When I work, I work with focus.
✨ When I love, I love with presence.
✨ When I build, I build with purpose.

That balance changes everything.

💬 I would love to hear from you:

What matters most to YOU right now — what are you protecting while you build your future?

#LauriesLessons #WeAllHaveChoices #FamilyFirst #SuccessWithPurpose #WorkLifeBalance #BuildWithPurpose #RelationshipsMatter #IntentionalLiving #BePresent #LegacyBuilding #FaithAndBusiness #PurposeDrivenLife #EntrepreneurLife #WomenInBusiness #ChooseWisely ✨❤️

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