Our Story
We've Been Where You Are
We met in 2023, and as we got to know each other, we quickly discovered that we shared an experience that would become an important part of our story—we had both been through divorce.
Laura went through her divorce in 2018, and Craig went through his in 2022. Although our experiences were different, we both understood the uncertainty, frustration, and challenges that come with navigating such a significant life transition.
Our experiences gave us a shared perspective on how difficult divorce can be—not just during the process, but in figuring out what life looks like afterward.
When we met, we began talking about the gaps we had both experienced and how many people going through divorce simply need someone in their corner. Someone to help them navigate the process, work through the challenges, stay organized, regain confidence, and figure out what comes next.
Those conversations eventually became the foundation for Unbound.
We created Unbound because we believe people deserve support during one of the most challenging transitions of their lives. We wanted to create something that brings together the practical side of navigating divorce with the personal side of rebuilding and moving forward.
Our experiences are different, our strengths are different, and that's what makes us a team.
Most importantly, we've both been on the other side of divorce. We understand that starting over can feel overwhelming, but we also know that it can become the beginning of something new.
That's why we created Unbound—to be the people in your corner that we wished we had.
Laura Padek
My Journey
Why I Became an Advocate
My journey into advocacy began with my own divorce in 2018.
At the time, I felt alone, confused, and overwhelmed. I didn't know where to turn for reliable information or practical support, and many of the resources I found seemed to come with a price tag of thousands of dollars. What I realized was that I didn't necessarily need someone to make every decision for me. I needed someone in my corner—someone who could help me understand the process, organize what was in front of me, and help me figure out what came next.
That experience changed the way I looked at divorce.
I began to realize that so many people going through separation and divorce were experiencing the same thing. They weren't necessarily looking for someone to take over their situation or make decisions for them. They simply needed support, guidance, resources, and someone who understood how overwhelming the process could be.
That's when I became an advocate.
With a master's degree in Social Science and several years of experience working with individuals and families as they navigate complex systems, I bring both personal understanding and professional experience to this work. I've helped people navigate systems involving children and families, courts, hearings, paperwork, and other complicated processes that can be difficult to navigate on your own.
I've worked with people who simply needed someone to say: "Read your decree." "Here's what that means." "Here's the question you should be asking." "Here's what you need to organize."
I've also worked with families who don't necessarily want or need an attorney involved in every step, but still need knowledgeable support to help them understand their responsibilities, stay organized, prepare for what's ahead, and make informed decisions about their next steps.
That's the space Unbound was created to fill.
Because sometimes you don't need someone to take over. You just need someone in your corner.
Craig Colvett
My Journey
Why I Became a Life Coach
My path to life coaching didn't start in a classroom. It started in the middle of my own divorce.
When I went through my divorce in 2022, I found myself doing what a lot of people do — pushing through, staying busy, and telling myself I'd figure it out eventually. But underneath that, I was struggling with questions I didn't know how to answer. Who am I now? What do I actually want? What does my life look like from here?
Those questions didn't go away on their own. What helped was having someone to work through them with — someone who could help me slow down, get honest with myself, and start building a direction instead of just surviving the day.
That experience is what led me to become a life coach.
For the past three years, I've worked with people who are navigating major transitions — divorce, career changes, identity shifts, and the quiet but heavy work of figuring out what comes next. My approach isn't about telling people what to do. It's about helping them get clear on what they already know, and then building the confidence and momentum to act on it.
I believe that divorce, as painful as it is, can also be a turning point. Not because everything suddenly gets easier, but because it forces you to ask questions you might have been avoiding for years. And when you have the right support, those questions can lead somewhere meaningful.
That's what I'm here for — to help you move from surviving the transition to building something you're genuinely excited about.