Hi! I'm Laura,
Mom. Life Coach. Author. Survivor.
Welcome to IPride.
In 2015, as a result of my own childhood trauma, I created IPride, a self-esteem, empowerment program for youth. While it is true that we are all "perfectly imperfect", my goal has always been to follow my passion to work directly with young people to help lift their spirits and provide them with tools to improve their self-esteem and truly enjoy living in their now.
Whether in a classroom of middle school students or hiking with an adult looking for ways to break through during a life transition, I call on my strong faith in God, my professional training, and diverse experience to help open their minds to new opportunities. Ultimately working with them to become personally invested and responsible for their future and achieve optimal potential.
Remember, Breathe. Hope. Be. And when you're ready...
Let's talk more. I'd love to hear from you.
Education and Certifications
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Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Bowling Green State University
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Professional Life Coach, IPride Life Coaching, World Coach Institute, Miami FL
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Social-Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Teaching, Breathe for Change, San Francisco, CA
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The Science of Well-Being, Yale University
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Personal Trainer, Athletics and Fitness Association of America
Highlights
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Living kidney donor, 2021
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Featured Contributor BizCatalyst 360
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Featured author, “Mayhem to Miracles”, Sacred Stories publication, October 2021
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IPride YouTube Channel, IPride in 5: Peace In, Peace Out
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Presenter, Youth Leadership Summit, 2018, 2020
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Panelist, “Sexual Assault: The Conversation Continues”, Bowling Green State University, 2020
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Featured Story, “Seen + Heard: A series of photographs of men and women ending their their silence with regards to sexual assault”, 2017