Laura Schroff is a former advertising sales executive, she worked for over thirty years with several major media companies and publications, including Time Inc. and Condé Nast, People, In Style. Brides, and Ms. She was also part of the advertising sales team at USA Today. Her book, An Invisible Thread, became an instant New York Times bestselling book and later was a #1 New York Times and international bestseller. As a keynote speaker at over 300 events, including schools, charity organizations, libraries, organizations, and bookstores, Laura encourages her audience to look for their own invisible thread connections and highlights the importance of opening up their eyes and hearts to the opportunities where they can make a difference in the lives of others. She lives in Westchester, New York with her feisty poodle, Emma.