
Improviding Life
Life should be livable. The Improviding Life Podcast with Lori Crawford explores how life can be more livable and adulting can suck less through applied improvisational comedy, embodying your emotions, and becoming more okay with being human.
Improviding Life
Cheers to 6 Years - Improviding Life Lessons Learned, Anniversary Edition
Lori celebrates the sixth anniversary of "Improviding Life", reflecting on six years of business and personal growth.
Transcript
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Outline
Anniversary Reflection: Year One - Tool 1 Yes, And
- (June 2019 to May 2020) emphasizes the importance of creativity and bravery.
- Lori highlights that beginners are brave and that tailoring talents to the times is crucial for sustainability.
- The pandemic's impact is noted, with Lori creating the "Commute to Community" series to provide connection during lockdown.
Year Two - Tool 2 If So, What Else
- (June 2020 to May 2021) focuses encouraging experimentation and engagement.
- Lori learns that supporters show strengths and that her unique approach is meaningful to others.
- The podcast's inception in 2020 is mentioned, marking its fifth year.
- Lori reflects on the importance of letting inspiration and ideas be good enough to lead to new opportunities.
Year Three - Tool 3 A to C
- (June 2021 to May 2022) is about transitions, with Lori transitioning into motherhood.
- Lori self-publishes the "Body Bottle, Breast Digest", a postpartum support guide.
- The year is marked by collaborations and guest appearances
Year Four - Tool 4 - The Ship
- (June 2022 to May 2023) is about recognizing overthinking and under-serving, leading to a more rigid business approach which is challenging due to her pathological demand avoidance.
- Systems like hosting sites and email platforms are beneficial, but the creative energy is still lacking.
- Lori celebrates with a snack while recording, symbolizing a business birthday party.
Year Five - Tool 5 - Build vs. Invent
- (June 2023 to May 2024) is about recognizing the importance of endings and limits.
- Lori launches and tests the "Shit Shifter Society," but closes it due to chronic illness and exhaustion.
- Lori reflects on the need to use her own tools for self-care
Year Six - Tool 6 - I've Got Your Back
- (June 2024 to May 2025) is about recognizing the need for boundaries.
- Lori takes on too many grant clients, leading to burnout, firing herself from grant writing.
- The challenge of communicating needs to a distant community is noted.
Anniversary Celebration and Future Plans
- The episode ends with Lori wishing liste