It’s taken me some time to speak publicly about the situation in Afghanistan and the events leading up to the Unites States withdrawal. The unraveling of 20 years of war in Afghanistan made me reflect on my own family’s escape...
Luminary CEO Valerie Lavin is featured in this segment by our local WFLA station. View the full article here. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Tampa Bay veteran is continuing to give back to her community after her service to the...
Anyone who knows me or follows me on social media knows I love being an entrepreneur. They also know I’m all about promoting and buying from other veteran and military spouse owned businesses. My support goes beyond just sharing a...
VAVetBiz NEWS Fall Quarterly Newsletters Entrepreneur Highlight is Luminary’s own Valerie Lavin, CEO. Valerie discusses National Preparedness Month and how it's never to late too prepare. Download the full Newsletter here
Every year I struggle with Patriots Day……9/11. This horrific event occurred in a time in my life when I was experiencing personal turmoil which on occasions affected my view on my career, a Soldier in the United States Army. September...
Being prepared for disasters starts at home. Everyone in your household, young children and teens alike, can be part of helping to prepare for emergencies. As a parent, guardian, or another family member, you all have an important role to...
Stop In The Name Of Blood There are few things quite as stressful as seeing someone you love bleeding heavily. I am grateful that the time I have spent with our local CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) has taught me...
This week we celebrate Emergency Medical Services, EMS. Oftentimes we don’t think about these heroes until we need them. They show up at our worst times. Whether it be the ambulance crew that shows up to deliver you safely to...
Saturday, May 2, 2020, is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Amidst all the chaos of COVID-19, it is sometimes difficult to think about preparing for other potential disasters, but this is the very time to plan. Each year, communities around the...
