Improviding Life

Cheers to 6 Years - Improviding Life Lessons Learned, Anniversary Edition

Lori Crawford Season 6 Episode 57

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Lori celebrates the sixth anniversary of "Improviding Life", reflecting on six years of business and personal growth. 

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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