About this episode

Laura May shares her journey from adoption to a 36-year advocacy career at Buckner, emphasizing resilience and purpose.

Laura May shares her life story—from being adopted and raised in Texas, to discovering purpose through Girl Scouts and church, to a 36-year career at Buckner serving vulnerable children and families.She opens up about adoption, grief, leading through trauma, surviving cancer and major injuries, and the faith and resilience that shaped her leadership. Her message is a call to give, persevere, and repurpose life’s next chapter.

People in this episode

Host: popmartinsr

Guest: Laura May

Topics covered

• adoption
• advocacy
• leadership
• resilience
• vulnerable children
• faith

Keywords

• adoption
• advocacy
• Buckner
• resilience
• leadership
• vulnerable children
• faith
• trauma
• cancer
• Girl Scouts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buckner, Girl Scouts, church

Places: Texas

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