Never Too Late: Lori ‘Mima’ Giesey on Turning a 50‑Year Dream Into Reality
About this episode
Lori Giesey shares her journey of turning a lifelong dream into reality through adventure and creativity.
In this inspiring episode, Joseph sits down with Lori Giesey , affectionately known as Mima —a woman who has built her life around adventure, creativity, and the belief that it’s never too late to chase the dream that’s been tugging at your heart. Lori is a high‑adventure enthusiast who thrives on experiences that push limits and build community. From marathons and ultra‑marathons to triathlons and writing, she embraces challenges that remind us all that life becomes richer when we choose to participate fully rather than simply let it unfold around us. Now in the most exciting chapter of her creative journey, Lori has brought to life a dream she’s carried for more than fifty years: her first children’s book series, Cousin Camp Chronicles . Through her stories and her example, she encourages readers of every age to reach higher, go further, and become more than they ever imagined. Lori and her husband Mike—her best friend and favorite travel companion—have recently settled into their perfect haven in the Black Hills of South Dakota, where they continue building a family retreat filled with love, adventure, and imagination. How Lori discovered the power of choosing your own…
People in this episode
Host: Joseph Graham
Guest: Lori Giesey
Topics covered
- inspiration
- adventure
- creativity
- endurance sports
- children's literature
- resilience
- personal growth
Keywords
- Lori Giesey
- Cousin Camp Chronicles
- adventure
- creativity
- endurance sports
- inspiration
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Cousin Camp Chronicles
Places: Black Hills of South Dakota
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