What's up, friends? Can you believe we are one day away from welcoming the new year? 2020... what a year. There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe this year, so I am going to share with you the 20 things or lessons I learned in 2020. Grab your Pinot... or whatever you love to drink and listen in.

1. Teachers deserve a medal. Seriously. This has been the year of all remote learning, being the tech support wizards, and managing both in-class and remote students. I think you need to spoil them with gifts at least every month, and especially on Teacher's Appreciation Day.

2. Perhaps buying shares in mask-making would have been a good idea pre-2020. Who knew masks would be so avant-garde this year?! 

3. Home workouts are the BOMB dot com! As a former gym rat, I really learned to love my workout space at home. No more dirty gyms for this gal!

4. Wine is not a daily food group. Hands up if you have reached for that bottle red or white during the first 60-90 days of lockdown. Also, hands up if you noticed your anxiety levels go up as a result. Move into balance instead of excessiveness. 

5. Ain't no such thing as a control freak anymore! Seriously, this year has taught us to fully surrender and let it go because we are not in control of it all, and we cannot control it all. 

6. I have a new least favorite C word.... you guessed it.... it starts with a C and ends with O V I D. I am eagerly waiting for the day we never have to hear this word ever again!And never want anyone saying it again! Who's with me?!

7. There's a Netflix show for that... literally, there is a show about anything and everything. Tiger King, anyone? 

8. Jigsaw puzzles are the shit! Seriously. Before a pandemic, when was the last time you sat down and not only started… but finished a 1000 piece puzzle! Or played a boardgame religiously? 

9. Unfollow, block, and delete anybody on social media and in real life who makes you feel like absolute shit, sends you down the comparison rabbit hole, 

10. Adaptability is a learned skill. 2020 has taught many of us to adapt. We are resilient AF and we will make it out of this so long as we are flexible and adapt. Zoom calls in their pajamas or undies anyone, business on top, but party bottoms?

11. We are more resilient than we give ourselves credit for. 2020 has tested all of us in every way, and still, here we are, rolling with the punches, making it from one lockdown to another, adapting and doing all the things. Chumbawamba's song Tubthumping (I get knocked down) might as well be the anthem for this year.

12. We all take things for granted… not anymore though! Remember how it felt to hug someone, meet up for drinks, go dancing, go to the movies, see your loved ones at any time, travel anywhere at any time? Remember basic human connection... being free, feeling free in public? Yeah, me too, friend!

Though this year may have tossed us all sorts of curveballs, we have made it through, battle scars, Netflix binges, and wine 'o'clock happening earlier in the day than we'd like to admit. Here's to us soaring in 2021 like the badass humans we are!

To read and learn more, head over to our blog www.lorimork.com/blog and tune into the podcast! I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! Share your 2020 lessons with me on Instagram at @lori.mork

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Xoxo,

Lori

What's up friends? I am so excited to bring you today's episode for many reasons... one of which is that I get to share one of my best friends and an incredibly inspiring human with you, Janine Jericho, an international headliner who has maintained top feature showgirl status within the adult club industry for over the last decade. Continuing to win top titles and awards, over 80 in her career, with 30 being in the last 3 years alone, spanning both hemispheres and three countries. Some of her most recent accolades have included: BEST FEATURE SHOWGIRL from the Nightmoves Magazine Awards, Exotic Angels PERFORMER OF THE YEAR and MISS EXOTIC SHOWGIRL  in Australia along with the prestigious and top honors of World Ultimate Entertainer, Battle Of the Champions, Canada Grand Champion, Universe Performer Of the Year and 2x Miss Nude World Entertainer of the Year. This has made her a staple and one of the most sought after artists to date. Janine has performed in 9 countries worldwide, with multiple tours throughout Australia each year, and is personally invited to headline competitions and main events demonstrating that she is currently one of the most bankable and bookable headliners and the only international feature booked around the world.

She possesses specialty skills that include: aerial acrobatics, fireplay, circus arts, flow arts, veil fans, advanced pole-dancing coupled with her high energy dance style, elite costumes, and props. Most importantly, her ability to connect with an audience has added to her being billed as one of the top entertainers in the industry. Janine has had several publications internationally with her most current features in Pin Up Culture Magazine, Wild Vixens Magazine, graced the cover of Night Moves Magazine and last year was on the film sets of Supergirl, the 100, the Arrangement, and Riverdale. Janine Jericho has also been a special guest on a variety of radio talk shows throughout North America, which included the Tony Batman Radio Talk Show, where she was one of his highest-rated guests of all time. Janine is also one of the featured personalities in a documentary called, Naked justice, which is near completion that tells the story of what it takes to be an elite showgirl and an inside look into the industry. 

Today's episode shares key insights on what it means to be an elite showgirl within a cut-throat, highly replaceable, and expendable entertainment industry. 

1. You are more than just a (insert your title). You are capable of doing so many things, experiencing so many different emotions, don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. Don't ever let anyone tell you who you can be. Show them what you're made of.

2. Women CAN support women in business. Keep it honest and transparent, have clear boundaries, and connect with who you vibe the most with! Business can be personal, but it's important not to let the personal affect your business. 

3. You can always learn new skills, you cannot learn a new personality. It's more important to have heart, soul, and be authentic than knowing all the skills or having all the certifications to boast of. 

4. Take care of your body, your mindset, and your emotions. You only have one body and one life, treat yourself well. Nourish your mind, body, and soul with good nutrition, movement, and healthy relationships and friendships.

5. Stop letting your circumstances, ageism, or anything else limit you. You are more than your limitations. Focus on what you CAN do versus what you cannot. 

There you have it, friends! I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! Connect with Janine on ig: @janinejericho

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Xoxo,

Lori

What's up friends?! Happy Friday!

I am so excited to share an incredibly special guest with you today. Now, he and I have been friends for a long time, but I'll share a secret with you... chances are you've also seen him in some movies and TV shows... World, meet my good friend, and Hollywood actor, Garfield Wilson.

Garfield Wilson was born in Surrey, England; the middle child of three to Jamaican parents.  His family immigrated to Canada when he was six years old. Having always felt a pull to all things creative, he organically fell into music and acting in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta.  After two years performing as the lead singer to a funk/soul cover band, Garfield’s first break was portraying Judas in “Jesus Christ Superstar.”  He then ventured to Vancouver, BC, to pursue music and acting further.  After singing in his own band, followed by a Canadian tour singing back-up vocals for Colin James, Garfield began to focus on acting.

Garfield has found success in the spotlight on screens both big and small with the likes of STOLEN BY MY MOTHER: THE KAMIYAH MOBLEY STORY opposite Niecy Nash, and COME TO DADDY,  VENDETTA, with a myriad of television roles including the likes of TNT’s SNOWPIERCER, ARROW, Once Upon A Time, Bates Motel, The 100, Continuum, iZombie, Zoo, Netflix’s Travelers, Van Helsing, The Good Doctor, The Man in the High Castle, Batwoman, and J.J. Abrams’ Almost Human, amongst others.

In today's episode, we have an open, no-holds-barred conversation about the male body image in Hollywood and the fitness industry. Yes, friends, this not only affects women but it also affects men too! 

The male body image in Hollywood and the fitness industry. Everywhere we turn, the ideal body type is that of the alpha male: tall, ripped, buff, built, fit, muscular. And if you don't fit these ideals, you're surely going to jump through hoops to make sure you do. Is it any wonder that both men and women have a warped body image? This ideal is not only unrealistic but it's absolutely toxic for the male psyche. Body image, body dysmorphia, and the mental and physical health issues that follow are conversations that need to be had more often especially within men's health as well.

We also had a chance to explore what parenthood looks like for men. Not only does Garfield juggle an incredibly busy work schedule and multiple businesses, he does so as a single dad. How does he cope? By turning inward, recognizing when he is anxious or stressed, and then making a plan to navigate it and co-parenting with his ex-wife. 

A kickass analogy Garfield shares: "We are spinning plates on a stick. Some of those plates are glass, and some of those plates are styrofoam. Some of those plates can fall off and it's okay, and some of those plates you absolutely cannot drop." When we apply that analogy to our life, health, business, and more, it makes the juggle more stellar and fun! 

This episode has so many juicy nuggets in it some of which include:

1. Notice where and how you spend your time. Whatever you choose to do, make sure it takes you one step closer to your goals and vision.

2. Learn to say no. And stop the self-sabotage. Things are not happening to you. You are an active participant in your life. Own it.

3. Mental health is incredibly important, just as much as physical health, no matter what your life looks like. 

4. It's okay to be discerning with who you let into your life and what you share with anyone - online and offline.

There you have it, friends! I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! PS. do me a solid and, share, share, share away! Subscribe + Rate + Leave us a review as it helps my message get in front of more humans who need this.

Xoxo,

Lori

Hey hey everybody!  Welcome to episode 5 of the Kiss My Curvy Assets Podcast, we are going strong and I am so excited to bring you another special guest this week who will wow your socks off when it comes to nutrition, fitness, and your metabolism.

Meet Jen Kersten - a fitness and nutrition coach from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada with over 25 years’ experience as a fitness trainer and nutritionist. She specializes in metabolism, glute training, and encourages her clients to develop a healthy relationship with food and self while navigating a fitness lifestyle.

In the age of instant textbook warriors and coaches especially within the health and fitness coaching industry, it's incredibly rewarding to find a trainer and coach who truly understands your fitness and nutrition needs and then works with you based on where you want to be. Metabolism matters no matter your age, body size, or any other criteria you can think of.  Your metabolism evolves as you age, undergo hormonal changes, experience lifestyle changes, and develop or regress from certain habits or patterns. Come explore why it's important to gain a holistic perspective when focusing on your metabolism and fitness/nutrition changes so you can boost your metabolism, unleash your inner badass fitness chick, and master your mindset!

Key takeaways from today's episode:

1. Every body is unique, beautiful, and sexy AF. You don't need another fad diet, Karen. You need to dig deeper and educate yourself on your body and fitness routine.

2. Stop chasing the big shiny coaches, or the instant 12-week or 12-step textbook warriors and go with the trainer who has both the experience, credentials and the EQ to help you and guide you with what you need most!

3. Home workouts are just as fancy and legit as a gym or studio workout. Adaptability is key!

4. For the ladies, a woman will always understand the struggles you face -- childbirth, hard moments, metabolic rebounds, crazy adaptations, and much more!

5. True fitness and nutrition membership takes into account the bio-feedback you receive from your body, lifestyle changes, nutrition preferences and changes, hormonal health, mental wellbeing, and emotional health,

PS. if you loved this episode, share, share, share away! Subscribe + Rate + Leave us a review as it helps my message get in front of more women who need this. More women who need to know that they are beautiful rockstars, curves and all! More women who need to know that they don't need the fad diet, or the latest workout craze, they only need to have fun, be intentional about managing their health and wellbeing, and live their life freely!

P.P.S. If you want the inside scoop on Jen and any of her programs or just want to say hi, connect with her on her platforms below:

IG | FB | youtube: @themetacademy

www.themetacademy.com

Xoxo,

Lori

Happy Fri-yay! And welcome to Episode 4 of the Kiss My Curvy Assets Podcast, friends!

This week on the podcast, I have another incredibly special person here to share with you. She is breaking barriers all over the place. Yes, babe! Shatter all those ceilings!

Meet my good friend, Linda Feuerhelm. Born in small-town Alberta, this adventurer knew she was destined to see amazing things. A troubled youth, and a defiant adolescent she seemed to fit in more with the boys and let's be fair, they had cooler toys growing up, that's when she learned to weld. Linda went to school for Broadcasting, she was the first-ever first-year student to interview a major political party leader: Former Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. As 9/11 unfolded, this soon-to-be mom pivoted from corporate crime-fighter to truck driver and company owner. It was when the economy started crashing in 2007 that Linda found herself telling jokes, which led her to move to British Columbia, Canada, and work for Carnival Cruise lines. It was here this adventurer found a better way to see the world, by boat, with a transportation background, she then pursued her Captains ticket and is still working on bigger and bigger tickets.

As a woman in trades, she noticed she was always one of few. Never as much as when she joined ships. Statistically, women make up 1-2% of the Marine industry and generally only work as officers, Linda worked her way up as a deckhand. She is a mentor to all up-and-coming mariners, especially women. She recently accepted a teaching position at BCIT to emphasize women in the marine industry. She holds a certificate for feature film writing from UCLA but she doesn’t only write strong female leads, she is one. A member of 2 unions, a Longshoremen and an Operating Engineer, and a strong advocate for equality of women in the workforce, Linda's mission is to empower women to step into their power and do the things they think they cannot do.

Key takeaways from today's episode:

1. Equal rights are equal rights, across the board. Everyone should be treated equally.

2. Don't tolerate shit behavior, period. Leave the abusive jobs, relationships, and friendships. Speak up more and stand up for yourself and for one another.

3. Seek adventure, you will never go wrong! Besides, you'll have some kickass stories to share with everyone!

4. Do the hard things. The things nobody wants to do or thinks you can do. Be the babe who breaks all barriers, because you can. Because you're a fierce AF rockstar who knows she is meant for more!

PS. if you loved this episode, share, share, share away! Subscribe + Rate + Leave us a review as it helps my message get in front of more women who need this. More women who need to know that they can do it all, they can rock it all, they can be the bold, beautiful, badass babe they are, and also cheer one another on as they continue to break all barriers and ceilings! More women who aren't afraid to take up space or be their fruit-loop-selves in a world full of cheerios! Bring on the weird, the confident, the powerful!

P.P.S. If you want the inside scoop on Linda and her incredibly inspiring and funny stories or just want to say hi, connect with her on her platforms below:

IG: @spindatellsstories

Xoxo,

Lori

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Kiss My Curvy Assets Podcast, friends!

This week on the podcast, I have someone incredibly special and dear to me, she is my word and creative unicorn— meet my editor and podcast manager and all of things, Tania Jane Moraes-Vaz.

Tania is a woman of many capes. Wife and mama. Self-expression Mentor and friend. Storyteller, energetic lightworker, and overall creative strategist. She is a 5x best selling Author, Host of The Holistic Warrior Life Podcast, and brand photographer, and the Creatrix and Founder of The Holistic Warrior Life Co. and Warrior Life Creative Co.—a full-scale creative agency specializing in nurture content marketing for heart-inspired entrepreneurs and brands. She is also a creative partner / developmental editor with the YGTMama. Media. Co and Mama Brain Magazine. Lovingly called the "Word Magician," by some and “word wizard" or a "professional brand+energy jenga-player” by others, Tania LOVES helping purpose-driven, heart-and-impact-centered entrepreneurs, small-business owners, authors, or personal/lifestyle brands show up online exactly how they want to be seen, heard, and felt through compelling copy and content creation that magnetizes their dream clients.

Today, we talk all things female friendships, relationships in business, how to pivot after the rug gets pulled from underneath you, and how you rock the shit out of your life by rebuilding your confidence and self-worth, regaining your voice. There are far too many women I see, and Tania sees, who have little to no self-worth, confidence, or self-trust in themselves as a result of being in toxic situations—be it at work, in their personal relationships, or even friendships. 

And today’s episode will hopefully spark some lightbulb moments for you and show you that you're not alone,  your voice matters, your story matters, YOU matter, and most of all, you’re capable of handling anything that comes your way. So kick back, relax, grab some coffee or Pinot (It's 5pm somewhere in the world, right?) and listen to today's totally raw conversation

Key takeaways from today’s episode:

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P.P.S. If you want more of Tania (though I don't want to share her lol!), connect with her on her platforms below:

IG: @theholisticwarriorlifeco | @warriorlifecreativeco

FB: @taniajanemoraesvaz

Xoxo,

Lori

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