Reinvention at Any Age: Lori Pappas on Wisdom, Resilience & Saying Yes to Life

About this episode

Lori Pappas shares her journey of reinvention and the wisdom gained through life's challenges.

In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Lori Pappas , who shares her extraordinary journey of personal and professional reinvention. Now in her 70s, Lori reflects on why this might just be the best decade of her life. From breaking through early career challenges in a male-dominated industry to spearheading meaningful projects in Ethiopia, Lori brings wisdom, humour, and heartfelt stories to the conversation. We explore what it means to reinvent yourself at any age, the power of choosing how we respond to life’s challenges, and how cultural experiences can profoundly shape who we are. Lori opens up about: Why multitasking is one of women's greatest assets How setting boundaries has protected her energy The transformational power of saying yes Her transition from being a doer to embracing simply being What it was like writing a book to encapsulate her journey and lessons We also talk about creating an action plan for life, navigating recovery, and how sharing our stories can spark healing in others. This is an episode full of warmth, encouragement, and perspective. Whether you're contemplating your next chapter or already on the journey, Lori’s insights will remind…

People in this episode

Host: Lindsay de Swart

Guest: Lori Pappas

Topics covered

• reinvention
• personal growth
• resilience
• life challenges
• cultural experiences
• storytelling

Keywords

• reinvention
• resilience
• personal growth
• multitasking
• boundaries
• storytelling
• life challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ethiopia, www.loripappas.com

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