Pride
Tenacity. Grit. Determination. Success. Policy & Pride Laura Spaulding’s path to success was one that would have defeated many. But for her, the obstacles in her way fueled her drive and fire to become successful on her terms. “My experiences definitely pushed me to become self-employed,” Spaulding said. “Before I started my business, I had to lie and hide to feed my family.” Spaulding’s story is all too common in the LGBTQ community. What’s not common, is Spaulding’s drive and unwillingness to accept that she could not have the life she wanted because of bigotry or discrimination. “Until your rights have been voted on, you are privileged,” Spaulding explained. “I love that I have created a safe space in business for a diverse group of people.
38 The Franchise Woman
by Elizabeth Denham
