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.
Laurie’s 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 thousands of 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. 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 2009, she experienced the loss a mother never wishes, going into labor at 5 1/2 months pregnant, and her 5th child went to be with Jesus, before she got the opportunity to hold her. 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.
Guided by her unwavering faith, Laurie held onto a prophetic word received in 2017, that she would remarry. Her prayers were answered in December 2019 when she met Kevin Radecki, and they were united in marriage in April 2020, amidst the intimate setting of their pastor’s backyard.
Laurie’s 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.
