195 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition ENTREPRENEURS Inspired by her own health struggles, Laurie J. Urbancik created No Sugar Momma, where she offers snacks and baked goods that are processed sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO and vegan. Through No Sugar Momma, she teaches others about the impact of dietary choices, which can affect physical health, mental clarity and emotional balance. No Sugar Momma was established in 2019 on the principle of giving back. It donates 10% of profits to initiatives supporting humanity and the Earth. Ms. Urbancik launched the company with a strong commitment to making a positive impact, and she aims to increase this contribution to 30% of profits. Canvas Rebel Magazine and the Lake County Illinois Small Business Administration featured No Sugar Momma as a notable woman-owned small business. Looking ahead, Ms. Urbancik envisions her business expanding its efforts to support charitable and community-oriented causes, engaging with diverse groups to determine where financial support can make the most significant difference. Before entering entrepreneurship, Ms. Urbancik served as the information technology director of cyber security and infrastructure projects at Exelon. She joined the company in 1997, steadily rising in the ranks and earning Excellence Awards in 1995, 2000 and 2013. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a master’s degree in communications from Illinois State University, where she went on to teach speech communication and television production. Amidst environmental challenges, Ms. Urbancik emphasizes the urgent need to support important initiatives, such as Earthjustice and other environmental charities, and to address societal pressures affecting humanity. This mission fuels her motivation and reinforces her company’s role in fostering positive change on a broad scale. She is a proud sponsor of the health and well-being movie, “Love Heals,” now featured on PBS and Gaia. In addition, she is focused on developing new products for No Sugar Momma and collaborating with EcoFarm in Illinois on promoting sustainable and regenerative farming practices. LAURIE J. URBANCIK OWNER No Sugar Momma Crystal Lake, IL
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