EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 52 MIN
Ep. 72: Letting Go and Leveling Up: Lore Soto on Growth, Resilience, and Honest Reflection
from Reforge Your Life with Joe Rivera · host Joe Rivera
What if your greatest setback became the launchpad for your biggest comeback? In this inspiring episode of the Reforge Your Life show, host Joe Rivera sits down with Lore Soto, owner of The Boss Benefits, who opens up about how being unexpectedly fired from a lucrative career, launching her own business, and facing a breast cancer diagnosis all within a short span of time transformed her life—for the better.Hear how Lori navigated the rapid-fire challenges of entrepreneurship, learned critical lessons about trust and integrity in the insurance industry, and found the strength to keep moving forward during cancer treatment—all while refusing to compromise her values. Discover why she now believes setbacks are just setups for comebacks, and how the power of self-belief, resilience, and honesty can change the trajectory of your life and business.Key highlights include:The behind-the-scenes truths of the insurance industry and why Lorie decided to forge her own path 01:09How listening to your gut and refusing to compromise your integrity is vital—even when money’s on the line 02:30The shocking discovery of her breast cancer, and how she balanced running a business and cancer treatments—without letting it define her 04:45, 07:41Why the right support system, personal honesty, and betting on yourself are the cornerstones of an unbreakable comeback 32:27Practical advice for anyone looking to reforge their life, and the #1 lesson Lore wishes she could tell her younger self 46:30Episode Overview00:28 Introduction & Lore’s Story01:09 Stumbling into Insurance and Getting Fired02:30 Lessons in Trust, Integrity, and Health04:45 The Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Processing Adversity07:41 Balancing Treatment and Business Ownership12:35 Health, Nutrition, and Changing Habits16:09 Entrepreneurship: Challenges & Pivots20:36 Impact of Illness on Perspective and Business25:36 Mindset, Self-Honesty & Life Changes31:01 Breaking Limiting Beliefs and Betting on Yourself35:06 Core Values to Thrive By39:53 Lore’s Work Today & How to Connect41:52 The Meaning of Purpose and Reforging44:04 Advice for Listeners Ready for Change46:30 The One Thing Lori Wishes She Knew Sooner49:46 Surprising Insights about Lore51:12 Final Reflections & Closing
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What if your greatest setback became the launchpad for your biggest comeback? In this inspiring episode of the Reforge Your Life show, host Joe Rivera sits down with Lore Soto, owner of The Boss Benefits, who opens up about how being unexpectedly fired from a lucrative career, launching her own business, and facing a breast cancer diagnosis all within a short span of time transformed her life—for the better.Hear how Lori navigated the rapid-fire challenges of entrepreneurship, learned critical lessons about trust and integrity in the insurance industry, and found the strength to keep moving forward during cancer treatment—all while refusing to compromise her values. Discover why she now believes setbacks are just setups for comebacks, and how the power of self-belief, resilience, and honesty can change the trajectory of your life and business.Key highlights include:The behind-the-scenes truths of the insurance industry and why Lorie decided to forge her own path 01:09How listening to your gut and refusing to compromise your integrity is vital—even when money’s on the line 02:30The shocking discovery of her breast cancer, and how she balanced running a business and cancer treatments—without letting it define her 04:45, 07:41Why the right support system, personal honesty, and betting on yourself are the cornerstones of an unbreakable comeback 32:27Practical advice for anyone looking to reforge their life, and the #1 lesson Lore wishes she could tell her younger self 46:30Episode Overview00:28 Introduction & Lore’s Story01:09 Stumbling into Insurance and Getting Fired02:30 Lessons in Trust, Integrity, and Health04:45 The Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Processing Adversity07:41 Balancing Treatment and Business Ownership12:35 Health, Nutrition, and Changing Habits16:09 Entrepreneurship: Challenges & Pivots20:36 Impact of Illness on Perspective and Business25:36 Mindset, Self-Honesty & Life Changes31:01 Breaking Limiting Beliefs and Betting on Yourself35:06 Core Values to Thrive By39:53 Lore’s Work Today & How to Connect41:52 The Meaning of Purpose and Reforging44:04 Advice for Listeners Ready for Change46:30 The One Thing Lori Wishes She Knew Sooner49:46 Surprising Insights about Lore51:12 Final Reflections & Closing
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