Empowering Confidence & Success With Entrepreneurial Skills
I’m Laura Burke and I help people develop Entrepreneurial Skills to use in everyday life. With over 25 years in education and leadership, I’m dedicated to empowering people of all ages to thrive through 7 proven entrepreneurial skills: Collaborate, Innovate, Risk-Taking, Recognize Opportunity, Critical Thinking, Learn from Failure, and Stay Curious. These skills aren’t just for entrepreneurs; they’re for everyone, and they lay the foundation for building confidence, resilience, and real-world success.
Throughout my career, I’ve challenged the status quo, creating pathways for students, educators, and leaders to grow beyond what they ever thought possible! I founded and led the Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy (CBEA), Colorado’s first K-8 entrepreneurial magnet school, a unique model designed to empower students through real-world skills and innovative thinking. With CBEA, I learned that entrepreneurial skills aren’t just for business – they’re for everyone!
Now, as a speaker, consultant, and author, I’m passionate about helping kids, educators, and women harness these entrepreneurial skills to find confidence, purpose, and success in every area of their lives. My work focuses on fostering collaboration, encouraging risk-taking, and building a culture of empathy and empowerment. I’m here to guide others in discovering and leveraging these skills, whether through consulting on educational initiatives for kids, leading teacher workshops, or coaching women to step bravely into their own potential.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a Master’s Degree in Education from Regis University, and have earned state licensure as a K-12 Principal, Special Education Director, and Superintendent from the University of Colorado’s Executive Leadership Program. I’m also a contributing author to several publications, including the Denver Journal for Education & Community.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me spending time with my friends or family that includes my husband and our blended family of seven kids, ages 12 to 32. Whether it’s walking our dogs, hiking, scuba diving, relaxing on a patio, or exploring new places, I find inspiration outdoors. I’m also an avid reader and creator, always exploring new projects—from design to discovering fresh perspectives through travel and connection.
Empowering Confidence and Potential with Skills That Matter
As a mentor, leader, and entrepreneur, I specialize in developing the core entrepreneurial skills that empower people to grow with confidence and purpose. By inspiring collaboration, curiosity, and resilience, I help kids, educators, and women embrace skills for life’s challenges and opportunities.
Creating Futures That Thrive
I bring big ideas to life, whether you’re aiming to spark new growth in a classroom or transform an entire organization. With hands-on experience founding an entrepreneurial K-8 school, I’ve guided teams, built innovative programs, and inspired a culture of collaboration and resilience—all while empowering people to thrive through skills that matter.
Building Trust, Taking Risks, Creating Change
Empowering EVERYONE to embrace their potential to achieve beyond what they ever thought possible!