Finding Calm in Chaos with Lori Saitz

In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza speaks with Lori Saitz, who shares her journey of connection, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Lori discusses her formative years, overcoming shyness, and her transition into broadcasting during college. She reflects on her entrepreneurial venture with Gratitude Cookies and the lessons learned from that experience. The conversation also touches on the impact of loss, the importance of gratitude, and how Lori adapted her coaching and workshops to help others stay calm in chaotic times. The episode concludes with insights from Lori's podcast, 'Fine is a Four-Letter Word,' which explores stories of resilience and the power of gratitude. Takeaways Connection has been a central theme in Lori's life and career. Overcoming shyness was a significant challenge for Lori in her formative years. College was a turning point for Lori, leading her to broadcasting. Lori's entrepreneurial journey began with Gratitude Cookies, emphasizing the importance of gratitude in business. Lessons learned from running a business include understanding ideal clients and scaling challenges. Lori transitioned back into the workforce after closing her business, focusing on marketing and copywriting. The pandemic prompted Lori to pivot her coaching business to online formats. Breathing techniques can significantly help in managing stress and chaos. Gratitude is a powerful tool for personal growth and resilience. Lori's podcast highlights the importance of sharing stories and finding connection. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Connection 01:29 Formative Years and Overcoming Shyness 03:59 College Experience and Career Beginnings 08:38 Entrepreneurial Journey with Gratitude Cookies 11:01 Transitioning Back to Corporate and Coaching 13:44 Finding Calm in Chaos 19:02 The Impact of Loss and Gratitude 22:01 Podcast Insights and Resources Connect with Lori: Website: https://zenrabbit.com/ Podcast: https://zenrabbit.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/ Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Order a copy of Jordan's new book The Life-Changing Power of Adversity The Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast is exclusively sponsored by CityGate Studios Are you an Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, Podcaster or Creative? Join my FREE Group Coaching Community where we have live calls, Q&A and more! Our Trailblazer Ecosystem also enables you to network with other entrepreneurs and the creator hub eliminates multiple subscriptions and logins creating a one stop shop with 29 tools to help you take action for just $97 per month! Join here: https://trailblazerecosystem.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.