Wednesday, January 14th Speaker
Laurie Schwartz
From Amish to Author
Sometimes what feels like the end of a chapter is really just the beginning of a whole new story and our speaker knows this firsthand. Her journey from Amish roots to becoming an author and passionate advocate for overcoming life’s obstacles is nothing short of inspiring.
She carries a deep love for family, faith, and whole-person wellness, believing that physical, emotional, and spiritual health are all beautifully connected. Whether she’s counseling women and girls, traveling, writing, or whipping up something delicious thanks to her Amish heritage, she pours her heart into everything she does.
But of all her callings, family remains closest to her heart. Today, she invites you into her powerful story of how she, her husband, and their six children stepped away from the only culture they had ever known — the Amish — and embraced a brand-new life filled with purpose, faith, and courage.
Purposeful Partner
Alliance Women’s Clinic
Alliance Women’s Clinic is a non-profit organization offering free, confidential reproductive health and supportive services for women. The clinic provides a safe, welcoming space—especially for those facing unexpected or unplanned pregnancies—to explore options and access care without pressure or judgment.
With a mission to empower women, advocate for unborn children, and strengthen families, Alliance offers compassionate healthcare, spiritual guidance, and practical support to meet both immediate and long-term needs.
Free services include:
• Pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds
• Options counseling and community referrals
• STI testing and treatment
• Prenatal and parenting support
• Material assistance such as diapers and baby essentialsEvery woman who walks through the doors of Alliance Women’s Clinic is welcomed, valued, and supported—no matter what path she chooses.
- Women with Purpose is grateful for our generous sponsors:Please consider visiting them!
