Ep 200: A Tribe Called Bliss with Lori Harder
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A Tribe Called Bliss with Lori Harder
Episode 200: Show Notes
In this episode week’s episode of The Light Watkins Show, host Light Watkins is in conversation with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, Lori Harder. They dive deep into Lori's transformative journey, exploring the pivotal moments that shaped her life, from her upbringing in a strict religious community in Michigan to becoming a fitness champion, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur. Lori shares the struggles and breakthroughs that led to her finding courage, motivation, and the power of creating meaningful connections.
Lori reveals the inspiration behind her bestselling book, "A Tribe Called Bliss," and discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive communities and the impact of intentional friendships on personal growth. With her compelling stories of overcoming obstacles, embracing change, and the relentless pursuit of her dreams, Lori offers invaluable insights into the nonlinear path of personal development.
You will also learn about Lori's venture into creating Gloci, a unique health and wellness product, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to empowering others. Whether you're seeking motivation to take your own leaps of faith or interested in the intricacies of building and nurturing supportive networks, Lori's journey from childhood adventures in Michigan to empowering women entrepreneurs offers a riveting exploration of what it means to live courageously and authentically.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to be inspired by the resilience and resourcefulness of a woman who has continuously reinvented herself, defying expectations and building a life centered around passion, purpose, and deep connections. Join Lori and Lewis for an inspiring conversation that will leave you ready to take your own bold steps forward.
Key Points From This Episode:
Embracing Change: Lori Harder shares her journey from growing up in a restrictive religious community to becoming a fitness champion and successful entrepreneur, highlighting the courage needed to embrace change.
Power of Pivots: Lori's life story exemplifies how pivoting at crucial moments can lead to personal growth and success.
Building Meaningful Connections: Lori discusses the importance of creating supportive communities and how intentional friendships can significantly impact one's growth and happiness.
Overcoming Obstacles: Through stories of overcoming obstacles, Lori inspires listeners to face their fears and challenges head-on.
Nonlinear Path to Success: The conversation sheds light on the nonlinear and unpredictable nature of personal development and success.
Impact of Intentional Friendships: Lori emphasizes how surrounding oneself with the right people can elevate one's aspirations and achievements.
Journey of Self-Discovery: Lori's story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and how understanding oneself can lead to a fulfilling life.
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Lori shares her venture into creating Gloci, highlighting her commitment to empowering women and promoting wellness.
Courage to Start Over: Lori's experience of starting over, from fitness competitions to authoring a bestselling book, showcases the courage required to begin anew.
The Role of Resilience: Lori’s resilience in the face of adversity serves as a powerful reminder of the strength within all of us to overcome life’s challenges.
Investing in Oneself: Lori's narrative underscores the importance of investing time and resources in one's personal and professional development.
Living Authentically: Above all, Lori Harder's journey encourages listeners to live authentically, pursue their passions, and build a life that resonates with their true selves.
Quotes:
"I think teaching makes you better at what you're doing. It is like the ultimate learning is teaching." — @LoriHarder
“We always try to rush for our results in the beginning where ultimately what we want to do is know that the result will come if you focus on changing a habit and making that habit last." — @LoriHarder
"You don't need full control. You just need to start having these other places where you feel the environment can start matching who you want to be." — @LoriHarder
"It's very hard to go from 0 to eating really good and getting those results that you want, because so much of our emotions are tied with food." — @LoriHarder
"We're meaning-making machines and I think the power of meaning is the meaning you decide to place on anything." — @LoriHarder
"It's very important to focus on building an audience with whatever you want to do...being consistent and trying to figure out what your best modality is to document your journey.." — @LoriHarder