Laura Burkett left her corporate marketing career in 2015 and hasn't looked back.  She is the creator behind Laura Burkett designs, and was inspired to craft elegant and functional leather bags and accessories after living in Italy.  She is the founder and leader of ArtSmart Productions, a team of experienced marketers that produces the Art Providence Holiday Show and offers integrated, low-cost marketing services to artists and art-based businesses.  Speaking a little Italian while drinking Prosecco is the best kind of podcast experience!