Laura Billings Coleman
creative content for the common good
Nonprofit Communications
The Ultimate Stress Test
Surviving the pandemic put serious pressure on Minnesota's small businesses. By Laura Billings Coleman Ever since they started dating, chefs Mateo Mackbee and Erin Lucas have been dreaming up ways to build connections and community with love, honey lavender pie and a...
Minneapolis Parks Foundation 2015
Bringing a world-class park system within walking distance for every resident of Minneapolis.
Como Friends 2015
Gorilla baby Arlene is just one of the reasons Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is thriving.
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Bio: Laura has been writing for national magazines, newspapers and new media since before it was called "content." A former columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Mademoiselle and Mpls/St. Paul, her reporting and reviews have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, Outside, Fast Company, SELF, Salon and many other publications.
Fun fact: Laura spent her formative years writing relationship advice in women’s magazines. Ask her anything. She’s here to help.