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Lori celebrates the sixth anniversary of "Improviding Life", reflecting on six years of business and personal growth.
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Outline
Anniversary Reflection: Year One - Tool 1 Yes, And
- (June 2019 to May 2020) emphasizes the importance of creativity and bravery.
- Lori highlights that beginners are brave and that tailoring talents to the times is crucial for sustainability.
- The pandemic's impact is noted, with Lori creating the "Commute to Community" series to provide connection during lockdown.
Year Two - Tool 2 If So, What Else
- (June 2020 to May 2021) focuses encouraging experimentation and engagement.
- Lori learns that supporters show strengths and that her unique approach is meaningful to others.
- The podcast's inception in 2020 is mentioned, marking its fifth year.
- Lori reflects on the importance of letting inspiration and ideas be good enough to lead to new opportunities.
Year Three - Tool 3 A to C
- (June 2021 to May 2022) is about transitions, with Lori transitioning into motherhood.
- Lori self-publishes the "Body Bottle, Breast Digest", a postpartum support guide.
- The year is marked by collaborations and guest appearances
Year Four - Tool 4 - The Ship
- (June 2022 to May 2023) is about recognizing overthinking and under-serving, leading to a more rigid business approach which is challenging due to her pathological demand avoidance.
- Systems like hosting sites and email platforms are beneficial, but the creative energy is still lacking.
- Lori celebrates with a snack while recording, symbolizing a business birthday party.
Year Five - Tool 5 - Build vs. Invent
- (June 2023 to May 2024) is about recognizing the importance of endings and limits.
- Lori launches and tests the "Shit Shifter Society," but closes it due to chronic illness and exhaustion.
- Lori reflects on the need to use her own tools for self-care
Year Six - Tool 6 - I've Got Your Back
- (June 2024 to May 2025) is about recognizing the need for boundaries.
- Lori takes on too many grant clients, leading to burnout, firing herself from grant writing.
- The challenge of communicating needs to a distant community is noted.
Anniversary Celebration and Future Plans
- The episode ends with Lori wishing liste
