Laura Muirhead
Artist, Speaker, Corporate CFO, Awakened Executive Contributor
Laura Muirhead is an internationally acclaimed author, accomplished artist, and the CFO of her family’s multi-million-dollar company. She is also the creator of the Queen Code program and the Queen Code Oracle Card Deck, which guide multi-passionate women to find clarity, set boundaries, and elevate both life and business, stepping into their full potential. Laura’s work bridges creativity and business, demonstrating that success can be achieved on both sides of the spectrum.
Her personal journey is as dynamic as her professional life – she is a licensed pilot, an energy healer, and the author of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Life, as well as a beloved children’s book and three journals. Laura’s life story is one of resilience and reinvention. From navigating the unexpected twists of life to rebuilding after a devastating house fire, she draws inspiration from her experiences to empower others.
Laura enjoys photography and exploring the world. She splits her time between homes in New Jersey and Michigan. Laura cherishes time with her husband, grown children, close friends, Labrador Retriever, and a life filled with creativity and adventure. Learn more about Laura by visiting www.afunnythinghappenedonthewaytom
Laura is also a contributing author in Awakened Hearts: Stories of Embracing Light, Love, and Limitless Possibilities — a powerful anthology featuring 32 soul-stirring stories from authors who have walked through transformation and awakened to their highest truth.
Recent Articles
Want a Hug?
Do you ever just want a hug?
I’m talking about a genuine hug that wraps around you.
That lingers for a minute.
That makes you feel like everything will be ok.
From someone you trust.
From someone you value.
I wished for a hug like tha
The Pearl Principle
Lately I’ve been thinking about oysters and Sir Isaac Newton.
And not because I’m hungry or brushing up on high school science.
You may be asking, “What actually is going on in her mind?”
Stay with me on this.
When something gets stuck in an oyster – sand, a piece of shell, an irritant – the oyster reacts by coating it with layers of nacre, we know it as mother of pearl.
Your Life is the Canvas – You Hold the Brush
Who do you think of when you think of someone creative?
An artist? A painter? A photographer? A writer?
What about yourself?
We seem to think creativity belongs to the few, the “talented,” the ones holding brushes or cameras or pens. But creativity isn’t just about making art. It’s about making choices.
I keep these words by Henri Matisse on my wall: Creativity takes courage.
The Idea Before the Idea
Are unicorns non-existent because you’ve never seen one?
Are they imaginary? You imagine them…so they aren’t real?
I had this quote on a sign in my art studio:
“Everything you can imagine is real.” – Pablo Picasso
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Life – An Interview with Laura Muirhead
For Laura Muirhead, that homecoming has unfolded through a mosaic of entrepreneurial ventures, spiritual exploration, and powerful reinvention. A multi-passionate author, intuitive coach, CFO, and creative visionary, Laura has spent her life honoring the call of her inner knowing—even when it led her far from the familiar. Whether building a horse stable from a cornfield, walking through the ashes of a house fire, or developing her Queen Code program for women, Laura embodies resilience guided by authenticity and grace.
Fear is a Liar
Fear is a great storyteller…a liar. I’m not talking about when you are in actual imminent danger. This is the lens of fear that we sometimes choose to view our lives through.
It often happens when something unexpected happens. Something we hadn’t thought of or seen coming. Something that rocks our plans or puts a fork in the road we had mapped out. Instead of taking the time to assess the situation, consider the facts, and move forward with a new plan, we allow ourselves to be thrown off balance and make assumptions without having full knowledge of the complete situation. Assumptions are a great tool to take you further into the rabbit hole of fear.
How Far Can You Hear?
Sometimes, in the quiet of the morning, before I even open my eyes, thoughts run through my head. They might be about the things I need to remember to do that day.
Does that ever happen to you?