Hi, I'm Lainie.

Second Stories is the creative home I built to:

Help people, leaders and companies grow;

Create art by giving new stories to old treasures; and

Connect women in our communities.

Work. Art. Community.

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Work

After a rewarding international HR career, I chose to focus on my core passions: leadership development, executive coaching, employee engagement, culture transformation, and strategic consulting. Today, I work with companies and individuals across Virginia and beyond.

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Art

I am drawn to old, found objects and using them in new ways. Second Stories Art gives forgotten items a new story. I sell at galleries and local venues and festivals. I also teach art classes and Permission to Create, a course that sparks creativity.

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Community

I’ve started and led women’s groups in every city I’ve called home, bringing women together to build real community. As a certified Menopause Coach, I teach and support midlife reinvention and renewed momentum, creating spaces for connection through work, art, and community.