Laurie L. Hellmann

Throughout her entire life, Laurie has assumed the role of caregiver, but it was through her 21 years (and counting) of experience parenting a child with profound needs that she discovered the true purpose for her life – to serve as an advocate and beacon of hope for those who feel lost or broken. Laurie is a self-professed “warrior mom” whose honesty, humor and authenticity have connected her to families, medical professionals, therapists and, frankly, everyone she meets. Through her podcast, “Living the Sky Life — Our Autism Journey,” her books, Welcome to My Life: A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism, and Selling Vegetables to Drunks: Lessons I Learned as an Alcoholic’s Daughter, her advocacy work and her speaking events – all centered around resiliency, perspective and belief in a higher purpose – Laurie is continually striving to make a lasting impact in the autism community and beyond.” In addition to being an acclaimed author, audiobook narrator, podcaster, speaker and respected leader in the pharmaceutical industry, Laurie is a wife, sister, mother, community volunteer and holds a strong passion for all types of fitness -- marathon running, CrossFit, cycling, Yoga and bodybuilding. Laurie was born and raised a Michigander, lived in Southern Indiana for 20 years post college and will soon call Colorado her new home. For more photos, blogs and information about Laurie, how to hire her and how to stay in touch, visit her website (which is her name) and follow her on social media.