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It took courage to be bold and share my story. Read the real, raw feature story published by Rochester Woman Online Magazine thanks to Kelly Breuer. May it encourage and inspire you. It’s possible to make your dreams a reality.
Tell me your goals and dreams. It would be my pleasure to help you.
Much Love,
Are you an author, speaker, coach, consultant, or podcaster?
This is for anyone who is discouraged, frustrated, lost hope and needs help or simply wants more out of life.
Tune into this message. Listen to the video interview to hear the complete conversation and experience I had with Kat. Grab your coffee or favorite beverage and join us.
This transcript below is a partial edited, easy-to-read version of the interview I had with Kathy White on her podcast, Koffee with Kat.
Kat: Happy Friday everybody and welcome to Koffee with Kat. I hope that you all have some coffee. I have my coffee mug here.
I am super excited because we have Lori Bruton on the line. She is going to talk about her book, The LORI Factor.
I’m going to let Lori introduce herself. All right Lori, can you tell the audience who you are and what you do?
Lori: Yes. Hi I’m Lori Bruton.
Speaking of coffee, I always like to say my last name is like brewing a ton of coffee. That makes it easier to pronounce.
I am an author and speaker. Some people call me Queen of Hope. I’ve loved to write ever since I can remember.
I’m excited to share my message today with all of you.
Kat: Awesome. I know that your book is called The LORI Factor. Where did you come up with that name?
Lori: That’s a good story. Yes, the title is The LORI Factor: Live the Life You Were Born To Live.
The idea was born with Les Brown. Some of you may be familiar with Les Brown. He’s the international number one motivational speaker. He actually wrote the Foreword to this book.
I was at a virtual networking event. I got the opportunity to be interviewed by him and ask him a question. He asked me, “What was a defining moment in your life; a time where after that nothing was ever the same?”
When I look back at what popped into my head; the thing that came to my mind, oh my. It was live, in person, raw, and real.
That is where I told him about a story that happened to me, and life was never the same after that. From there, he called it The LORI Factor. He took the letters of my name L. O. R. I. and gave each letter a meaning. I can go into that now.
Kat: Yes. Go for it.
Lori: “L” is for Larger vision of yourself. You need to have a larger vision of
yourself despite your circumstances and where you are now.
“O” is for Optimism. Having an optimistic spirit that you can do anything. It’s possible.
“R” is for Reinvent yourself. You can take where you are now and make a whole new life for yourself if that’s what you want.
“I” is for Invest in yourself. Bet on you because you’re an asset so invest in yourself.
Those are the main points of L.O.R.I. in The LORI Factor.
Kat: Oh, I love that. You said that the book is about giving people hope. You’re basically reigniting their hopes and dreams and giving them a place to read because of the stuff that you’ve went through.
Is there anything in your life that you want to share without giving your book away?
Lori: Yes. It just came to mind, and I feel this is a good time to talk about this in general but especially this time of year. We’re in December right now. It can be a joyful time for many and yet it can be a really hard time for others.
I know the suicide rate is higher now than ever before plus what’s going on in the world. I, myself, went through a time where I felt hopeless. If you lose hope, then you wonder, why am I even here? You think people would be better off without you. You think there’s no way out.
But suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
I want to give anyone who’s in that spot right now or if you know of anyone, there’s still hope; just hang on one more minute.
That’s the biggest thing is hope. You have a purpose. Your life does mean something even if you don’t know what that is right now.
You were born and created for a purpose. We need you.
Even if you don’t see it right now, you’re here for a reason. I really want to urgently say that and give that message. Choose life!
Everybody has a story and a message. Even if you don’t think it matters or it’s not important, somebody needs to hear your voice.
Our voices need to be heard. That’s one thing that I talk about in my book. I talk about how I was always quiet and invisible and known as ‘quiet little Lori.’
It took me a long time to get brave and speak up. Once I did, sometimes I got shut back down again. Then somebody told me that I reminded them of a turtle, because when I got brave and wanted to say something, I’d come out of my shell and speak up.
I used to stay quiet out of fear. Now it’s a choice when I go into my shell. I don’t stay there too long.
Be brave and have hope.
I talk about a lot of stories that happened in my life. You’re not going to believe some of these stories. You’ll be like, “She did what?”
Here’s a good place to say I’m glad I’m not that person anymore. God didn’t give up on me. I gave up on myself for a little while, but I’m still here. I’m glad I’m able to talk to all of you today.
Stories show that you can be in the darkest place or even a silly place or whatever kind of place, and there’s always a way out.
You’re an overcomer!
People called me that; you’re an overcomer. Huh? I didn’t see myself that way until I looked back on the things I’ve been through and I’m still here to talk about it.
You can overcome even though it might not look like it right now or even if you don’t know how. There’s a way.
Having that belief and keeping the hope, the how will come later.
Kat: That’s awesome, Lori!
Kat asked me to read an excerpt from my book. I chose the part that starts with, “This book has the potential to become the avenue to your miracle…”
That excerpt goes on to say… “I wrote this with love. Come with an open mind and heart. Let this message not merely inform you but transform you.”
Find the hope and help you need from me. What does that look like? Maybe some of you want to read my book. You can get a copy here: https://thelorifactor.com/
Do you need a speaker or a virtual assistant who specializes in writing? Do you need help creating or repurposing content that will expand your business and those you serve? Those are services I provide.
Text “VA” to my text only number: 1-844-394-4798
This blog also serves as an example of my skills such as transcribing videos (and audios), writing in a conversational tone, creating content for blogs, social media posts, and more.
I look forward to hearing from you so that we can create massive value and impact together.
Thanks for stopping by. May you be filled with hope, love, and joy.
Here’s to your happiness and success in all you do. I’m here to help you.
In Gratitude,
Lori
Join me on my journey. If you read my book, you know I almost wasn’t alive to tell my story and continue my journey. My path led me to Oola, which is a state of awesomeness and having balance and growing in 7 key areas of life.
The next leg of my journey led me to develop The LORI Factor, which I will reveal at a later time. Today, I am sharing My Oola Story with you.
I got to write a blog on the Oola platform. It is now officially published.
Let me share it with you. Click here.
Enjoy this Lori Story. Thanks for reading. Be filled with faith, hope, and love.
“Shoot for the moon, and if you miss you’ll still be among the stars.”
~Les Brown
Even through the good, the bad, and the ugly, look at life as one adventure after another. It’s all part of your story. It would be my pleasure to hear about your journey and how I can help along the way.
Much Love,
As I write this, today is my son’s birthday. Joseph David born November 8th. He and his brother were the best gifts I ever received. He is destined for greatness.
I am talking about one of the 7 F’s of Oola–Family.
Family is of high value to me. I am thankful I got to spend time with my son and daughter-in-law today. They add so much meaning to my life. I am blessed.
What’s Oola? It’s a state of awesomeness when your life is balanced and growing in 7 key areas of life (Fitness, Finance, Family, Field, Faith, Friends, and Fun).
Today’s birthday celebration added another “F” of Oola–Fun. It’s important to take time for fun. Fun with family was a double blessing. In fact, it was a beautiful fall day beaming with sunshine and we cooked on the grill. I love the taste of food cooked on charcoal. It was completed with a sweet treat. What a lovely day!
The number 8 is significant. It’s the meaning of new beginnings and renewal. What new things are happening in your life? Or what new beginnings are you hoping to see? What’s important to you?
The flow of number 8 represents the infinity symbol. Let your life flow naturally in the direction you desire. It won’t be a straight line, but a path with some detours. See the detours as adventures that bring you to unexpected places. Those places are just where you are meant to be. Take the risk of doing new things. You never know what you may discover about yourself.
When you look at the 7 key areas of your life that I mentioned above, how are you doing? Which areas are flowing and growing, and which ones are unbalanced and slowing you down? We all have struggles and challenges. Together, we can help each other get in a better place.
Think of each “F” as a spoke on a wheel. Some may be broken or have a hitch right now. Your wheel doesn’t roll smoothly, does it? I have a framework I can guide you through. It starts with where you are now and shows you how to get where you want to be.
It will get you rolling down your desired path.
Ready, Set, Go! Here is a free gift to start your transformation adventure: http://bit.ly/3stepTransform
When you’re ready to shift into a higher gear, go here: https://www.liveoola.com/?ref=4e7de7 Let’s ride down the highway together.
I celebrate you. Remember, you have greatness in you. Do what you came here to do. Let me know how things are going and how I can help. Keep in touch.
Much Love,
Everyone has different likes and dislikes. I like to write, but not everyone does. Does writing provoke joy or stress for you? Maybe you just don’t have the time, or you don’t know what to say. If writing isn’t one of your strengths, then find someone who is gifted in that area.
Content creation can be mind boggling and time consuming. However, you need to get your message out there. Your services and products need to get visibility. What you have is what people need, but if no one knows about it then no one wins.
How can I help you fill in the blanks to get your thoughts flowing to write emails, blog posts, or social media posts? Would it be helpful if you had a template where you literally fill in the blanks to get your creative juices flowing? Or would you rather hand it off for someone else to do?
I know coaches, speakers, authors, and business owners want to spend their time doing what they do best. It helps lighten their load to delegate the tasks they don’t enjoy or don’t have time to do. The investment is well worth the return.
Creating the right atmosphere makes all the difference. For example, since I am a writer my favorite place to write is by the water. I created a tagline of Lori’s Stories by the Water. It’s all part of The LORI Factor.
Today, I want to talk about the “I” in The LORI Factor. “I” is for INVEST in yourself. Look at your goals and dreams. Decide if how you’re spending your time is serving you well. Is it giving you the freedom to present your greatness and gifts to the world? Or are you getting bogged down by the extra tasks that are draining you and eating up too much time?
I help people lighten the load. First and foremost, I am a writer and author. There are things I need to do behind the scenes to write books and blogs like choose a topic, research, edit, and proofread, for example.
Imagine re-purposing your speeches, audios, or videos into a guide, eBook, or workbook. That could add huge value to your audience. Your clients and customers will come back for more.
A key component is seeing the value in with whom you decide to co-create. Everyone wants to be valued and appreciated, but many still want “the blue light special” deal. I had a potential client who needed my services and I even asked about his budget. I gave him a proposal below his budget, and he said that was way more than he could afford. Really? Okay, no problem.
Sow into quality people. It will be worth it. Many people want others to buy into what they have but are not willing to purchase quality from others. Keep that in mind. Remember that U.S. based business owners are not able to offer third-world country rates. What’s it worth to you? Of course, it’s your choice. All I know is we reap what we sow.
I would be delighted to help you reap amazing results. Share your needs with me and let’s see if working together would be a good fit. Message me or text my text only number: 844-394-4798.
Here’s to your success and may all your dreams come true.
In Gratitude,
In my last blog, I announced that I wrote a book called HOLE TO WHOLE. It’s been a strong desire on my heart to write a book for many years. In fact, I believe it is my assignment. More importantly, I choose to make a difference in many lives.
Some people write to gain status or the title of being an author. For me, it’s not an ego trip or for a “title”. I speak and write from my heart sincerely in truth. May my words help you in a profound way and make a positive impact in your life. Get comfy; there may be tears and definitely laughter. May your heart and life be touched changed forever after.
Even though my book talks about my personal experiences, it isn’t truly about me. What do I mean? The purpose is to help and encourage others. No matter how many “holes” and obstacles we encounter, anything is possible. We can overcome and press forward.
My dad always told me everything starts with an idea; my dreams CAN come true. I admit that I doubted. Hearing people say, “You can’t do that. No one will read your book. Only rich people are successful authors.”
Know that I poured my heart and soul into every page. I took a BIG RISK putting my story out there. I know that I know that I had to expose my darkest secrets. Why? There are too many people in pain; suffering shame and guilt and feeling unworthy and discouraged.
I chose to come to a point that I didn’t care what other people thought, their opinions, their judgments; I care more about how my story can help others. Losing hope and giving up is no way to live; it’s just existing.
We are all born and created for a purpose; to make a difference. It’s time to get off the couch and live. Maybe you want to get up, but you feel you can’t. Something is keeping you down; something you may not be aware of yet. It’s not just about willing yourself to do it. It’s time to dig deep and expose those roots that have kept you stuck. Don’t let them rot and ruin your life. Maybe you don’t even know all the stuff you’ve been stuffing. Warning: It will surface in some form.
Let’s take this journey together so you will come out on top. My story may offer you solutions. Just knowing someone else has gone through similar experiences may be helpful. There is so much more! It’s time to thrive and make your dreams a reality.