Lori Pappas has a life story that defies expectations. At 75, she’s a testament to continuous reinvention, sharing insights from her journey that began with overcoming childhood trauma and led to a successful entrepreneurial career. From pioneering telesales as a single mom to founding an international charity in Ethiopia, the depth of her experiences comes through in her powerful book, The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within. 

In this episode of She Thinks Big, Lori takes us on a deep dive into self-discovery, the courage to pivot, and the profound wisdom gained from a life lived fully and intentionally. You’ll be inspired to embrace your own “wise woman” and redefine what’s possible at any age.

3:42 – The wise woman journey that took Lori through trauma, business success, and failed marriages

11:29 – Getting out of emotional childhood by becoming responsible adults and creating opportunities for luck

16:54 – Why people don’t explore new paths and the importance of being open to new information and experiences

19:52 – The need to define your own moral compass and priorities to honor the wise woman within you

22:26 – How taking time to reflect is a crucial component for self-discovery and gaining clarity

26:47 – Final words of wisdom from Lori as the show wraps up 

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Lori Pappas is a speaker, author, and humanitarian who survived a traumatic childhood and leveraged the power of self-reflection to redefine her core beliefs and chart her own course. She became a national award-winning entrepreneur in her 40s mentoring hundreds of employees and thousands of customers. While in her 50s, she left a second unsatisfying marriage and moved to Africa to establish a charity that helped over 100,000 highly marginalized people through initiatives focused on water, environment, hygiene, sanitation, reproductive health, women's empowerment, orphans, vulnerable children, and functional adult literacy. Now happily married and in her 70s, she has the time and mind space to identify and extract lessons from her life and share those with others.

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