30 weeks of heart – #CGPayItForward

30 weeks of heart – #CGPayItForward

There are some special babies that have been on our minds over the past few weeks. Our family and friends mean the world to us and it makes are hearts fight harder if they are the least bit sad.

As we continue to talk to Clara and Garrett about helping others and praying for others, it is heartwarming to think about a new cause each week with #CGPayItForward. Here are some causes that are either near and dear to our hearts or an opportunity to help others that were asking along the way. (more…)

Hello, Adworkers. It’s an honor to be here.

Laura_Gainor_Adworkers_ExecutiveDirectorHappy 2015, Adworkers! I am beyond honored to be able to call myself the Executive Director of United Adworkers, and I hope I make you proud.

It means a lot to have been asked by Heidi Sterricker to lead a club of some of the most successful and talented people I know. Just the fact that she thought I would be able to continue to build up the legacy she created over the last 7 years with Adworkers, is incredible. I absolutely love the advertising industry and United Adworkers. Out of all the jobs I’ve held in my career, this has got to top the list.

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#CGPayItForward and Give Thanks

#CGPayItForward and Give Thanks

As we begin Thanksgiving week, we have a lot to be thankful for: a healthy family, a warm house to come home to, and amazing family and friends to rely on. We also have our typical challenges as a family: trying to get our kids out the door so that we can get to work at a decent time, working hard to save money so that we can provide for the family, and experience days that feel like we were tackled to the floor by two toddlers. (more…)

Top 10 Highlights Between 2011 and 2014

Top 10 Highlights Between 2011 and 2014

It’s pretty incredible how fast time can go by. I am excited to return to my website and also embarrassed at the same time that I haven’t blogged since 2011. Yes, it is now 2014 and very soon to be 2015. Between that time I had the honor of working on some incredible projects, with some incredibly talented people, and also grew our family.

Here are my top 10 highlights to catch you up on what has happened since 2011… (more…)

Student Presentations from ASID & IIDA WI Interior Design Career Day

Student Presentations from ASID & IIDA WI Interior Design Career Day

On Friday, February 18th I was honored to be the keynote speaker for the Interior Design Career day, hosted by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Filling the room was 150 interior design students and professionals across Wisconsin. I enjoyed meeting and talking with some of the top designers in our area. (more…)