Earn Your Happy

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being in solitary confinement The pressure being the power Choosing to believe what you hear The why behind the events James creates Perceptions and emotions Why you should go to this amazing event   Resources: Learn more: powerful-u.com code TRIBE for $100 tickets! The Bliss Project 2020   Show Notes Today’s quickie is a special one because I am sitting down with James Purpura, the co-founder and CEO of Powerful U, a personal evolution company with the goal to inspire people to tap into their potential. James’s story is a beautiful one of incredible transformation, growth, and perseverance, and I can’t wait for you to listen in on the conversation we have today. Chris and I will be speaking at the Powerful U conference, and have an amazing ticket price for all of our listeners– you don’t want to miss this one!   James and Steph’s journey of transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. Before they met 15 years ago, both of their lives had hit rock bottom. They were both financially, emotionally, and spiritually bankrupt. Life had beaten them down and shattered their self-esteem. At the lowest point in their lives, they met and were united by a shared vision of creating and becoming more. They started the only place they could by working on themselves and helping each other grow. They believed in each other but more importantly, they challenged each other every step of the way, and never settled.   Shortly after meeting, Steph wrote James’ first resume and taught him how to send an email. This began James’ unlikely career in technology. Around this time, they also started a family. Fast forward fifteen years, after many ups and downs and a lot of hard work, Steph and James recently sold their tech company, one of the world’s largest construction software companies. They now have five beautiful children and live an extraordinary life. Through this journey of self-creation, they developed a personal philosophy centered around perception. They believe perception, more than any other factor, will determine how someone’s life will turn out. James and Steph started Powerful U as their way to give back to the world. They believe that through the knowledge they accumulated on their journey they can help others live the life they desire. Their dream is to bring personal development to the masses by making it affordable and readily available to all seekers. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Seeing a dog-intuitive Developing faith after leaving a religion Boredom + if it’s part of the growth process Advice around developing a solid crew of friends Self-development burn-out   Resources: The Bliss Project 2020 Read: Do Less by Kate Northrup   Show Notes Time for another Q&A Day with me and Evans! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! In today’s “questionably awesome” episode, Evans and I are talking about developing your faith after leaving a religion, wondering if misalignment is a part of the process for growth, advice around harnessing a solid friend group, self-development burn-out.   Review of the Week: From Chloe Tagan “I’m really grateful to have found Lori’s podcast. The episodes are real, true, and also hilarious. I love the episodes with Evans, and also like your interviews or conversations with Chris. You are all so inspiring. As a new entrepreneur, I feel uplifted by your energy, and energized to keep believing in my dream, even if others think I’m crazy.”   Question 1: @elleryion “How did you develop your own faith and beliefs after leaving a religion that you grew up in?”   Question 2: @corrieblissit “Do you think boredom is a sign of being misaligned or just part of the process?”   Question 3: @hellofrankenbery “What advice would you give to people who don’t have a solid friend crew that’s been around since the beginning of time?”   Question 4: @andi_ruth “How do you know if you’re truly burnt out on self development or just self sabotaging?” Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How Susan started her journey Environmental detox Getting back after a failure The willpower of a woman + the lack of pleasure Mind detox + finding out what you need What we’re missing when it comes to diet + exercise Working the through things that keep coming up Susan’s morning ritual + back pocket thoughts Showing up and being seen Why the BARE process is so important to Susan   Resources: Learn more: shyatt.com ; letsgetbare.com Instagram: @susanhyatt Read: Bare ; Create Your Own Luck Listen: Susan’s Podcast Hub   Show Notes I am beyond excited for you to hear today’s episode with Susan Hyatt, Master Life & Business Coach! Susan’s passion is to help women get MORE of whatever they crave. Can I get a heck yeah?! Susan and I are diving deep into how life, goals, and personal happiness are really running parallel to our thoughts and how we care for ourselves. In her new book, Bare, Susan shares a lot of vulnerability and also makes personal transformation achievable for all. This episode is so amazing and I know it’s going to have you ready for more in your on life!   Question Highlights: How do you begin to understand new approaches when your environment reflects back something different? What happens after the awareness? What do you do after the failures to get back to where you want to be? Do you have tips around really figuring out what you need? How do you teach people to move through the things that keep coming up?   Susan Hyatt is a Master Certified Life and Business Coach based in Evansville, Indiana. She specializes in helping women get more of whatever they want—whether it’s more money, more media recognition, more pleasure, more passion, or more time to pursue meaningful goals.   Susan is the author of two books, Create Your Own Luck and BARE. Her work has been featured in places like O: The Oprah Magazine, Woman’s World, Cosmopolitan, and The Huffington Post. She’s the creator of The BARE Process, a trademarked system for upgrading your mental and physical health, building more energy and confidence, and creating the life that you want. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being allowed to change The tests that come into your life Finding your people The challenges that turn into habits Supporting yourself during this time   Resources: The Bliss Project 2020   Show Notes Today I am speaking directly to the people right in the middle, right where it starts getting scary in business and life where you feel like you can’t see the light at either end of the tunnel. Maybe you’re so far in it that you know you can’t turn back around, but you don’t know where to really go from here. This is for the person who isn’t thinking small anymore, but this new thing you are trying to create can’t totally support your new reality. So many people hit this space or this stage, and they turn and run back to the comfort that they know– today I’m sharing what can help you not turn back, but keep charging forward. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Stopping being a pushover Balancing goals but letting go of the outcome Finding a partner that you align with   Resources: The Bliss Project 2020 Read: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor   Show Notes Time for another Q&A Day with me and Evans! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! In today’s “questionably awesome” episode, Evans and I are talking about being a pushover and how to stop, setting goals and letting go of the outcome, and I share how I found a partner that is in alignment with me.   Review of the Week: @SashaGold “You make sitting in L.A. traffic tolerable. Lori and Evans feel like we’re already friends. You know when you’re like, “Get out of my head!?” Your episodes just seem to speak to me when I need it. I hope I can get my buns to Bliss one of these days so I can squeeze you both in a very non-creepy way. Cheers sisters! You gals are epic.”   Question 1: @cheyenneeejones “I’m a pushover when someone wrongs me and apologizes. How do I stop?!”   Question 2: @carmenoling “How do you balance setting goals and taking daily deliberate action vs. letting go of outcome?”   Question 3: @natrowephoto “How did you find a partner who was aligned with you? Thanks so much <3” Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What is most exciting for Aubrey right now The process of staying present The ideas around validation Achieving goals + then realizing they weren’t necessary for him internally Aubrey’s recent car accident and what it taught him What is challenging Aubrey right now in his open relationship The work that Aubrey is doing that’s healing his younger self Daily rituals that keep Aubrey feeling his best Demanding the performer side to come out Where Aubrey’s code comes from   Resources: Learn more: aubreymarcus.com ; onnit.com   Instagram: @aubreymarcus Listen: Aubrey Marcus Podcast Go For Your Win Read: Own The Day, Own Your Life   Show Notes I am beyond excited because Aubrey Marcus is joining me on today’s podcast episode! Aubrey is the founder and CEO of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Aubrey is also a well-known podcast host, NYT best selling author, and all around passionate human being. This conversation was absolutely incredible, and it really helped me break down my preconceived notions about people. More specifically, it served as a great reminder that everyone is on their own path and that it doesn’t have to be right for us for it to be right for others. I honestly can’t wait for you to dive into this episode and give you the opportunity to expand your mindset.   Question Highlights: Where’s the place that doesn’t feel free for you? Do you think it’s important to seek validation in order to understand you don’t need it? What’s the main goal you achieved that you realized you didn’t need? What did you learn from your accident that has created a theme for you? What are you exploring right now? Did your open relationship help you become a person who could be a better partner? Is the work that you’re doing healing a younger version of yourself? What do you believe you are really good at teaching? Why?   Aubrey Marcus is the founder and CEO of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Onnit is an Inc.500 company and an industry leader with products optimizing millions of lives, including many top professional athletes around the world.  Aubrey currently hosts the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, a motivational destination for conversations with the brightest minds in athletics, business, science, relationships and spirituality with over 10MM downloads on iTunes. He regularly provides commentary to outlets like Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Doctors and The Joe Rogan Experience. He has been featured on the cover of Men’s Health, is the author of the life-coaching course Go For Your Win, and his newest (and first!) book is Own The Day, Own Your Life  from HarperCollins. If you ask Aubrey the cause he is most passionate about, it is raising awareness for psychedelic medicine, through organizations like MAPS.org and Heffter Institute. He is a 20 year native of Austin, Texas where he currently resides. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of polarity Where Chris got his positive mindset from Creating an environment that works for you The importance of a support staff The blame game Detaching from the emotions of a business outcome People pleasing   Resources: The Bliss Project 2020 Instagram: @chriswharder   Show Notes My husband Chris joins me in today’s quickie episode! I thought it would be fun to have Chris join me for some rapid fire style questioning. The two of us are talking about enjoying the moments where it feels like nothing is happening, because without that moment, there isn’t significance for the the other moment. We also dig into when and how Chris developed the positive mindset that he has, decisions that we all have to make, and releasing the emotional outcome from business and life decisions. This episode is full of SO many incredible tips that are going to change your mindset right now. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Working through low moods How I got into speaking as part of my profession The fears that crept in + how I moved past them How wedding planning is going for Evans   Resources: The Bliss Project 2020   Show Notes Time for another Q&A Day with me and Evans! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! In today’s “questionably awesome” episode, Evans and I are talking about working through low moods, how I got into speaking, and the fears that tried to stop me from doing what I knew I was destined to do.   Review of the Week: @elizabethd77: “Thank you! I feel like Lori is talking directly to me each and every episode, especially episode 345, which completely resonated with me. I am moved by her authenticity, her tenacity, and her compassion, and have felt the connection even through the podcast! I listen to the questionably awesome episodes with her assistant, Evans, every Sunday as I clean, and I cannot tell you how many times I have to stop because I’m laughing so hard. Truly appreciate each and every episode, and I will make it a point one day to meet the sunshine of my day. Thank you Lori for everything you do. Keep jammin!”   Question 1: @beyourownyou: “How did you get into speaking?”   Question 2: @kaylawilky: “Did you have any fears that got in the way of starting things?” Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What Jane loves about Sydney Starting her business journey from accounting What Jane’s rock bottom looked like What Showpo is and offers Starting a fashion business without money Welcoming in big numbers in business How Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine came about What Jane does in order to market her business + her advice to you Finding a growth hack + finding people that are smarter than you Getting to the next level in business Failures that turned into successes   Resources: Learn more: showpo.com Instagram: @thelazyceo Youtube: The Lazy CEO The Bliss Project 2020   Show Notes Jane Lu joins me on today’s episode! Jane is the founder of Showpo, an online fashion retail empire. Jane previously worked in accounting and corporate finance, but after returning from a year abroad, was inspired to ditch the “cubicle life”, so she quit her job to start her own business. She had always had a sincere passion for women's fashion online, social media and entrepreneurship– it’s no surprise that Showpo is Jane’s creation! This conversation with Jane is SO great because she shares her business failures as well as her successes. You’ll love this one no matter where you are in your business!   Question Highlights: How did you start this amazing business journey? How long did you stay in rock bottom and what was the next step after finding a solution? What is Showpo? How did you become the person who could start to think of big numbers and just accept them? How did you focus on what you wanted, and not get stopped up by outside opinions? What should we know about marketing our business that we are missing? How did you know that you hired the right people? What advice do you have for the business person trying to get to their next level? What are some big failures that turned into amazing lessons?   Jane Lu founded Showpo in 2010 from her parents’ garage. Jane previously worked in accounting and corporate finance, but after returning from a year abroad, was inspired to ditch the “cubicle life”, so she quit her job to start her own business. With much enthusiasm for entrepreneurship , she set off to start her first business, which failed spectacularly. However, Jane was undeterred and got right back on the horse, starting the online fashion brand, Showpo the following month. What started off with a laptop and two shelves of clothing is now an online global fashion empire,shipping to over 100 countries. Through being disruptive in the retail space and capitalising on the use of social media, Showpo now boasts a cult social following of over 3.3 million engaged followers collectively and has a team of over 90 across Sydney HQ and Distribution Center. A regular keynote speaker, for some of Australia’s biggest brands and having fronted stages for audiences internationally, Lu’s expertise is unparalleled, and her tone of voice, is real and relatable. A prominent figure in the Australian start up scene, Lu has been nominated for numerous awards,taking home taking the title of Cosmopolitan’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015 and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in 2016. Lu’s personal experiences led her to build her own entrepreneurial community, Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine, which she co-founded with serial entrepreneur, Gen George. ​Together they have grown an active community of over 85,000 members.​​ Bringing women together to hear (and give) real, honest advice, to be inspired and to join forces - all over a good class of wine of course.With Lu at the helm, 8 years since its founding, Showpo owns its status as one of Australia’s fastest growing fashion e-commerce retailers. Recently awarded the highly coveted Australian Online Retailer of The Year Award and is on track to reach its goal of $100 million in revenue by 2020 with no external funding. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Ripping the bandaid off A message that I received that sparked this topic The takeaway of success What fulfillment means for you The question to ask yourself daily   Resources: The Bliss Project 2020   Show Notes Taking the leap into your purpose is a little bit of a loaded statement, because it can mean so much, but it’s important to not allow overwhelm to sink in, because it isn’t all going to happen at once. More often than not, we know deep down what we want and need to do, but we look outside of ourselves for the validation that it’s okay to want those things and have those dreams. Today we are talking all about taking the big leap into what you know is your purpose here, in this life. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook