Summary:
In this reflective and energizing solo episode, I explore the transformative power of saying yes—not as people-pleasing or overcommitment, but as a grounded, intentional choice aligned with joy, growth, and purpose.
Through personal stories (including a yes that almost slipped away), I share how fear-driven default no’s can quietly limit our lives—and how conscious yeses can create real momentum in both business and life.
This episode is an invitation to examine what you might be saying no to out of habit, and what could be waiting for you on the other side of a brave, aligned yes.
If you’re craving expansion without burnout, and success that actually feels good—this episode is for you.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Saying Yes Isn’t About Doing More—It’s About Choosing Better
A powerful yes should energize you, not drain you. Lori reframes yes as discernment, not obligation.
Audience follow-up → Ask yourself: Does this opportunity expand me—or exhaust me?
Notice Your Default No’s
Many of our no’s are rooted in fear, doubt, or old stories—not truth. Awareness is the first step to change.
Audience follow-up → Where do you automatically say no without pausing to check in with yourself?
The Yes That Almost Got Away
Lori shares a vulnerable moment where hesitation nearly cost her a meaningful opportunity—and what it taught her about trust and timing.
Audience follow-up → Is there a yes you’ve been postponing because it feels uncomfortable?
Saying Yes Sometimes Requires Saying No
Aligned yeses require boundaries. Not every opportunity deserves your energy.
Audience follow-up → What do you need to say no to so you can fully say yes to what matters?
Support Makes the Yes Sustainable
Growth doesn’t happen alone. Coaching, community, and accountability turn yes into lasting momentum.
Audience follow-up → Who supports you when you step into something new?
🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:
Saying Yes to Being Seen – Choosing visibility even when it feels vulnerable
Support Systems & Coaching – Why expansion requires partnership
Focused Commitments – Fewer yeses, deeper impact
Joy as a Business Strategy – Aligning growth with fulfillment
✨ Reflection Prompts:
Where in your life are you playing small by saying no?
What would change if you trusted yourself to handle the yes?
How does joy show up when you choose courage over comfort?
🧠 Who This Episode Is For:
Entrepreneurs and leaders at a growth crossroads
High-achievers tired of saying yes out of obligation
Women ready to be seen, heard, and expanded
Anyone craving momentum, clarity, and joy in 2025
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