SPEAKING

PictureSmith speaking at a women's event at Horizon Community Church

​WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

"Laura is passionate about spreading the message of God's love and our true worth and identity in Him. She is a very authentic speaker. You won't be disappointed." --Jennifer Harris, Founder of Project Beautiful

"Laura speaks from the heart with passion and authenticity endearing her to the audience.  Attendees will leave inspired and motivated to take the next step to live a life focused on God's truths." --Tammy Hill, Women's Ministry Manager, Horizon Church

"Your teaching is so personal, as if we are the only ones sitting around a table, or campfire. It's the personableness of your teaching that makes me say, 'she knows me', even when we never met." --attendee Refocus event
 
"You have such an intelligence and wit, such a passion. You are a living, breathing testimony to how God so abundantly equips those He calls, and  He has so clearly equipped and called you to be an encourager of women." --Communications Director Oxford Bible Fellowship
 
"You are 100% convinced that God loves us unconditionally, has the highest view of us, is committed to equipping us for His high call for our lives, is in love with us, all with such intensity. You do this in the context every woman can relate to - you use analogies, metaphors, and stories that are current and relatable. You challenge and inspire us to join God in His perspective. You do not spend or waste time in the alternative -- you stand firm on His promises."

​"Laura and I have done several events together over the years. I can't say ENOUGH good about her! Being a girl who struggled with identity issues throughout my teen years, I wholeheartedly support and believe in Laura's message of finding our true identity in Jesus. Her message is critical for today's young woman." --Holly Starr, Christian recording artist

Messages
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Laura's main passion is reminding people that despite what the world tells them, they are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of the Creator of the Universe.

Some of her other messages include: Christ's Plan for Rescue, Clothed in Christ, and Why Your Story Matters. Laura also loves to teach on specific books or passages from the Bible. She is always excited to cater her talks to your group or event.

Upcoming Events


February 2                                                                                                    Why Your Story Matters!
Miami University, Middletown, OH                                               English Composition and Rhetoric

April 9                                                                                                             The Impact of Your Story
Farmer School of Business, Oxford, OH                                     Social Entrepreneurship 

May 8                                                                                                               Who Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?
Cobblestone Community Church, Oxford, OH                      Girl's Night Out

Appearances

Laura speaks at conferences, womens' events, high schools, sororities, book clubs, youth groups, college classes and Bible studies everywhere from Texas to North Dakota to Iowa (for details see below). She's even gone on tour with musician Holly Starr! Laura loves spreading God's message that He created everyone in His image, and therefore, no matter what the world says YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND STRONG AND CAPABLE!

Laura travels from Southwest Ohio. She flies out of both the Cincinnati and Dayton airports. Laura is reimbursed for travel expenses and is flexible about determining a speaking budget that makes sense for your event. She offers her books for sale at events and is happy to autograph copies upon request.

​To book Laura to share her inspirational message fill out the form below:

Past Presentations Include: 

Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Art Museum Storyteller's Series, Bowie High School, Bowie, TX, Calvary Chapel, ND, Central College Church, Choose Now Radio, Colerain High School, Finding Balance Webinar, First United Methodist,  IA, Greek Impact, Heritage Christian Church, Horizon Community Church, Johnston Free Evangelical Church, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Miami University Marketing, Creativity and Sociology Classes, Missouri Institute of Technology, North Texas University, Oxford Bible Fellowship, Project Beautiful, Queen of Peace School, REFOCUS Women's Conference, St. Mary's Church, Seton High School, Talawanda High School, Through My Father's Eyes Tour, Truth and Beauty Banquet, Women of the Word, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority ...