Laurie Riquelmy is the President and owner of Education For Living Seminars – Southwest, Inc., an educational learning company that transforms individuals ability to act more effectively in their personal and professional lives. Through specialized teaching techniques people learn how to live life with greater effectiveness, satisfaction, and joy.

Laurie took her first Education For Living course in 1989 and became passionate about the transformational experience she received and about sharing it with others. As a participant, she pursued and completed all courses EFL had to offer culminating in 1995 when she completed the Art of Coaching Course, where she received her coaching certification. Laurie has been a certified ontological coach since that time. In addition, her ambition and quest for learning took her to McNeese State University where she earned her MBA in 1993.

In 1996 Laurie became the President and co-owner of Education For Living Seminars – Southwest, Inc. and since 2009 is the sole owner of the company. In her role as President she runs the company, designs new courses, trains trainers, and is a course facilitator.