Laura is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and ​speaker. She came from humble beginnings, born as a ​homeless Lao refugee and arriving in America as a ​malnourished child unable to speak English. Her ​personal journey fuels her deep commitment to ​community empowerment and philanthropy. As the ​founder of Beautiful Potential Consulting, she is ​dedicated to helping businesses and individuals grow ​and thrive. Her diverse expertise in beauty, business, ​and cultural advocacy makes her an exceptional judge ​for the Miss Asian Chicago pageant.