Laurel is an award-winning author, journalist and 4th generation Californian. She is a writing coach and founder of a 501 c 3 organization for writers called Write on Mamas and has had her writing featured on stage, radio, in print and online. Laurel has an MA in Journalism and Communication Research and a BA in Public Relations. She is currently completing a Professional Genealogy Certification through the National Genealogical Society.