Episode Details

In this episode of the Authority On Demand Podcast, formerly Authors On Mission Podcast, Danielle Hutchinson speaks with Lorie Kleiner Eckert, author, speaker, blogger, and storyteller.

Lorie’s new book, Chai on Life, or High on Life, uses the Hebrew word “chai,” meaning life, to share personal stories and lessons about living fully. Through her stories, she explores self-acceptance, gratitude, reinvention, faith, and the importance of taking small steps when life feels overwhelming.

Lorie also shares how her speaking career grew from her love of quilt making. What started with quilts featuring words and inspirational messages eventually became books, speaking engagements, blogs, writing opportunities, book reviews, and more.

Her approach to life and work is simple: keep moving forward, take one small step at a time, and let those small steps build into something bigger.

Key Takeaways:

🌱 Reinvention happens throughout life, including both painful changes and exciting new beginnings.

🧘 Build a healthy routine and continue following it, especially when life becomes difficult.

👣 When a challenge feels too big, focus on taking just one small step each day.

💛 Gratitude can be found in ordinary moments, from family gatherings to everyday experiences.

✨ Pay attention to the moments that remind you that you are not alone and trust your inner voice.

✍️ Your personal stories can become valuable content that connects with people from many different backgrounds.

📚 When turning blog posts into a book, look for stories that are evergreen and can continue to be meaningful over time.

📝 Keep a bank of your writing. You may later discover that older stories can become part of a book or another project.

💬 Give your audience opportunities to participate. Lorie includes blank pages and writing prompts so readers can create and share their own stories.

🌐 Building authority does not have to come from one platform. Books, blogs, speaking, reviews, social media, and other projects can work together to grow your reach.

🚶 You do not need a perfect master plan. Small steps can lead to new opportunities, even when some steps turn out to be missteps or sidesteps.

Lorie’s story shows that meaningful growth can happen gradually. Her work is built around sharing what she continues to learn, encouraging others, and showing that even when life is difficult, you can keep going one step at a time.

Connect with Lorie Kleiner Eckert:

Website: lorikleinereckert.com

Email: lori@lorikleinereckert.com

Etsy: lorikleinereckert.etsy.com

Social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest under Lorie Kleiner Eckert

🔗 Book Purchase: Chai on Life

https://www.amazon.com/Chai-Life-Unpacking-Everyday-Vulnerability-ebook/dp/B0FB66D52Z

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