“Laura truly believes in lifting others up. She has been part of our guide since the very first edition, and year after year she shows up for Roanoke’s small business community. She brings people together through events, celebrates fellow business owners on social media, comes out for ribbon cuttings and milestones, and intentionally uses the services of other businesses in our community. What I admire most is her abundance mindset. Even in a competitive industry like aesthetics, she doesn’t see other businesses as competition; she believes there’s enough opportunity for everyone. That generosity strengthens an entire community, not just her own business, and it’s exactly what our community is all about.” —Emily Pinkerton, editor of The Scout Guide Roanoke