Heart on My Sleeve Episode 1: Laurie Raisys

Meet Laurie Raisys, the owner of Island Books on Mercer Island, WA. Learn about Laurie's childhood growing up all over the world, the various careers she's had and why she bought the local bookstore. Hear about the challenges she faces as a local retail book seller in a town where Amazon is everywhere and why she feels she is a steward of the store on behalf of the community. Susie and Laurie relate on being a retail store owner and the importance of creating a place where customers are valued.Home Page | Island Books [email protected] Insta: @island.books