When Your Family Says No: The Journey To Freedom, Independence And Happiness

by Laya Martinez

297 pages, Hardcover

Published June 19, 2024

About the author

Laya was raised in a traditional Orthodox home and was destined to become a housewife until her life took an unexpected turn. After initially studying at Yeshiva University, she began working during the infancy of computers, climbing the industry’s ranks to become one of MasterCard’s first female programmers. Laya went on to found two successful data processing companies serving Fortune 500 clients and was identified by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of Philadelphia’s Top 25 Women Business Owners. She is credited with founding the first female club (and business club) table at the Union League of Philadelphia.

As a two-time president of her local Rotary Club and a Paul Harris fellow, she regularly engages in international community service projects. When not writing, speaking, or spending time with her grandchildren, she travels extensively throughout the world.

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For her next project, Laya is creating a secular cultural center, called ‘‘Our Cultural
Center’’. The Center will be a warm and loving place that accepts and finds value in each
person. It will be a space for both families and individuals to participate in lessons, attend events, and be embraced by a community. She intends to build a community of character that endures from generation to generation.


Email: Laya@AuthorLaya.com Website: www.AuthorLaya.com

Reviews

[Benetta Kohn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this book down. Laya showed such strength and love in order to become who she needed to be for herself. My heart was with her throughout this amazing story that she bravely shared with everyone.