Creating Opportunity Through Connection — with Laura Alvarez

In this episode of The Bold Women Backstory, Darlene Akers sits down with Laura Alvarez, Support Sales Director at KiSP, for a conversation about career pivots, technology, and finding your place in an industry you love.From growing up in Argentina and studying international trade to building a career in software and sales, Laura shares how following her curiosity and passion for people led her to the commercial interiors industry.She reflects on the importance of relationships, the need to embrace change, and how emerging technologies like AI are creating new opportunities for designers, dealers, and sales professionals.In this conversation, we explore:Following an unexpected career pathFinding purpose in the work you doHow technology is changing the design processThe growing role of AI in the industryWhy relationships remain at the heart of successLaura's story is a reminder that sometimes the best opportunities come from saying yes to something new and trusting where the journey leads.