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Episode 46: When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself: The Power of Proximity and Two Priorities Apr 07, 2026

 

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I’m diving into a question that feels deeply personal and incredibly important: When was the last time you truly felt like yourself? Not the version of you who is performing, managing, or holding everything together—but the version of you who feels clear, powerful, and fully alive.

So...

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Episode 45: The $18K Decision That Changed Everything Mar 31, 2026

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In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m sharing the story of a door I almost didn’t walk through—and how saying yes to myself changed everything.

Back in 2021, after leaving my corporate career to be home with my family, I found myself in an unfamiliar space: no title, no company-spons...

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Episode 43: React, Respond, Ruminate: The Turnaround That Sets You Free Mar 17, 2026

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In this episode, I unpack a pattern I see all the time in high-achieving women—including myself: react, respond, ruminate. It starts with a quick, often stress-driven reaction—a message, a decision, a comment—followed by a genuine attempt to clean it up and take responsibility. But then c...

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Episode 40: Permission to Be Unreasonable: Fire Horse Energy for Bold Women in 2026 Feb 24, 2026

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In this bold and activating solo episode, Lori reframes a word many high-capacity women have been conditioned to fear: unreasonable. Instead of shrinking to fit expectations, she invites you to see “unreasonable” as a compliment—evidence of vision, capacity, and fire.

With 2026 carryin...

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Episode 39: The Hidden Cost of Financial Avoidance Feb 17, 2026

Episode Title: Clearing the Financial Fog

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In this episode, I'm talking about the financial fog—the money tasks that quietly sit on the "someday" list and drain your energy in the background. The unsigned will. The mystery subscriptions. The unclear spending. The conversations you keep avo...

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Episode 38: Harnessing Fire Horse Energy Without Burning Out Feb 11, 2026

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In this solo episode, I’m diving into the powerful role joy plays in leadership and personal growth—and why it’s not a “nice-to-have,” but a non-negotiable if you want sustainable success. I introduce the concept of Fire Horse Energy, a rare and intense force connected to the 2026 Chinese...

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Episode 37: The Power of Two: Why Focus Beats Hustle Feb 03, 2026

In this focused and energizing solo episode, I invite you to rethink how you approach the year ahead by embracing just two priorities—one for business and one for personal life. I share why narrowing your focus isn’t about doing less for the sake of it, but about creating space for what truly mat...

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Episode 36: Snake to Fire Horse: Taking Flight Into What’s Next (Part 3 of 3) Jan 28, 2026

In this deeply reflective solo episode, I invite you to pause, take stock, and prepare for takeoff. Using the metaphor of flight, I explore what it really means to move forward in life and leadership—by releasing old identities, outdated beliefs, and emotional “luggage” that no longer fits who yo...

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Episode 35: Snake to Fire Horse: The Transition Gap (Part 2 of 3) Jan 20, 2026

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In this deeply reflective solo episode, I explore the often-overlooked space between what was and what’s next—the transition gap. I share what it was like to leave a significant brand and spend three years in what I now call the “runway,” a season that felt quiet, disorienting, and deepl...

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Episode 34: Snake to Fire Horse: What Leaders Must Shed Before What’s Next (Part 1 of 3) Jan 14, 2026

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In this reflective and grounding solo episode, I invite you to pause and take a powerful year-end inventory—one that goes beyond goals, metrics, and checklists. Inspired by the symbolism of the Year of the Snake, I explore what it really means to shed what no longer fits: outdated habit...

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Episode 33: The Power of Second Chances in Leadership Jan 07, 2026

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In this heartfelt and joy-filled conversation, Lori sits down with longtime friend and leadership partner Christine Conroy to explore what it really means to lead with humanity. From Christine’s years at Coca-Cola to her current work at Grayston Bakery—home of the groundbreaking open hir...

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Episode 32: How to Reflect, Reset, and Realign Before the New Year Dec 31, 2025

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In this reflective and grounding solo episode of the Joy CEO Podcast, Lori Pine invites you into the quiet, liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s—a week that often feels suspended between what was and what’s next. Lori explores why this in-between time holds powerful potential ...

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