Laurie Guimont Guillaume is a native of New Orleans, LA.  She is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and The University of Memphis. In 2011 Laurie founded Pepper Leaf, a boutique communication skills consulting business.  Pepper Leaf was designed for individuals particularly women, who desire to reach the next level of their career or gain new employment, however, require assistance with interview skills and formulating a story that's unique to them.