When the Clinton Administration came to an end in 2001, Laura created White House Strategies, an event, media, political and message consultancy based in Chicago, Illinois.  Laura wanted to translate what she did on a 24/7 basis at the White House to corporate, non-profit organizations, small business and individuals as a way to improve their business, cause or life through her Speaking Series, Television Commentary and Consulting.

The Speaking Series

Laura presents her speaking series through White House Strategies including the following seminars:

The Eat, Drink & Succeed Seminars

The Power of Partnership: The Networking Power of Social Events
The Power of the Host: How to Build and Host a Powerful Event
Creating the Ultimate Power Lunch
How to Plan a Can’t Miss Convention
The Messaging Power of Events: How to Brand Your Foundation, Corporation or Self

Laura’s Signature Keynote

Empowerment Through Service

The University Series

Discussing Politics with Power: The Power of Your Political Voice
The Power of Practical Experience
Eat, Drink and Succeed: The Power of Your Social Foundation

The Political Seminars

Discussing Politics with Power: A Briefing on Politics and the Current State of Affairs
How To Talk Politics Without Being Political

The White House Presentations

Holidays at the White House
Tea Traditions
Rose Garden Rendezvous
The Art of a State Dinner
The Power of an Inaugural Ball

For additional information on Ms. Schwartz’s seminar offerings click here or go to the SEMINARS tab on the home page.

Television Commentary

After the White House and three Presidential campaigns, Laura took her intimate behind-the-scenes experience and stepped in front of the camera as an energetic and knowledgeable commentary and shares her unique perspective on face to face networking, politics and leadership both domestically and internationally.  Laura was the on air Political Analyst on the Fox News Channel 2004-2007 and the Special Correspondent to Larry King Live and CNN for the presidential primaries 2007-2008 after which she moved to CBS to cover the Presidential and Inauguration for the CBS Early Show.  She can be seen internationally on Good Morning London (GMTV) throughout the UK, the BBC World News and Sir David Frost’s “Frost Over The World” broadcast to 120 million viewers on Al Jazeera English.  Prior to joining CBS, Laura has also appeared on MSNBC and the PBS acclaimed Lehrer NewsHour, Sirius, XM Satellite Radio and 2UE Sydney. Ms. Schwartz has been a featured expert in the New York Times and USA Today.  Laura provides colorful commentary on topics such as:

  • How to get ahead and improve your life both personally and professionally through positive networking!
  • Leadership
  • Modern Politics
  • The White House Past and Present
  • International Affairs
  • Women in Politics
  • Women in Business
  • Communications and PR Strategies
  • Philanthropy
  • Event Management
  • Elections
  • Political Scandals

CONSULTING, MEDIA, MESSAGING AND EVENTS

Serving corporations, industry associations, cultural institutions, service organizations, political figures, and aspiring entrepreneurs, Laura uses her unique experiences and strategies to generate ideas to develop and deliver her client’s objectives through business, social, media and industry events and creative, targeted messaging.

HEADQUARTERED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Chicago affords Laura the ability to get anywhere around the country within a few hours and to fly direct to international destinations.  So although based in Chicago, Laura is one of O’Hare’s frequent travelers.  She travels extensively around the country and world with her clients and her friends and family to get her fill of “adventure travel” which is her favorite past time.

For rates for services and scheduling please contact Ashley Brooks, Vice President of Communications at Ashley@WhiteHouseStrategies.Com.