Laurel Stockamp was raised in a large family with 6 other brothers and sisters. During her early years her mother provided the leadership and framework that shaped her thinking and philosophy. Christian music and singing were a part of our every day activities. “We sang songs while we worked and sang songs while we played. We even say songs while fighting, each one trying to sing louder and over the top of the other.”  She went to private Christian schools during her primary and secondary educations and loved to memorize the poetry of the ancient verses and explore its meaning. Life was simple and happy until a step father came into the family. Life changed abruptly. He brought with him a 1948 Chevrolet with a vacuum shift that did not like being in any gear except first. “I learned to drive a straight shift with that car, and jumped my way down many a street in our city.”

Laurel marred her high school sweetheart, and together they dreamed of heading out west and buying a horse ranch, but he needed to finish his college education so Laurel worked while he went to school. Ten years later some of their dreams were realized. They were blessed with a beautiful daughter and 3 handsome sons, her husband started his own excavating company and they moved west. About 20 miles! She was called to be a mother and homemaker and was thankful that she could remain at home with the children while her husband was seeking his dream of building his own company and being his own boss.

During those years Laurel went to Indiana University with her eye toward a degree in teaching.   In 1970 she was asked to supervise the start of small Christian school and stayed in that position for 7 years. The school grew and thrives today. The call of network marketing enticed her and she jumped in with both feet. She held meetings in her home and when the crowd became too large she and other leaders moved into hotels. “Those were wonderful years of growing and stretching, and I was well on my way to becoming a National Director, then, the marketing plan was changed to benefit the few at the very top.”

Network marketing introduced Laurel to the seminar and self-improvement industry. From Jim Rohn and Les Brown to Zig Zigler and the wonder of “self actualization, growth and exploration sessions.” Boy, did I learn how to breathe and sweat and twirl around. I was always excited during the seminar. Just maybe this is the one that will set me on a new path. I purchased tapes and more tapes, and then some books and of course more tapes and yes the videos.” She became a Toastmaster in 1990 and held the many offices and won speech contest at the Club and Area level and then competed at the Division level. She saw the importance of learning how to conduct meetings and became a member of the American Institute of Parliamentarians and served as secretary and president of her local chapter.

Today Laurel loves being with her 6 grandchildren when ever possible and has found the challenge and excitement  of becoming a life coach with Total Success Institute her great adventure  “Becoming a coach with TSI is like a fine piece of wood that has been polished and honed until the character of the wood is evident.”