Lori McDonald lives in a steady state of fearlessness. At least, that’s how it seems. She looks life’s challenges in the eye and smiles. Whether she’s taking on the big responsibilities that come with being a NASA Shuttle Controller or starting her own digital solutions firm while at the same time buying a food manufacturing company, Lori advises us to become fearless by going beyond the obvious and challenging yourself to think differently. In our talk today, Lori explains how to unlock potential through creative thinking. Spoiler alert: she backs it all up with solid process.
In this inspiring episode, Liz and Mary chat with Lori McDonald—tech entrepreneur, risk-taker, and kidney donor. Lori shares her incredible journey from NASA to founding Brilliance Business Solutions, to owning a food manufacturing company.
She opens up about the fears she faced launching a business, raising prices, and asking her husband to leave his job to join her team.
Lori reflects on how identifying fear helped her take powerful steps forward, including donating a kidney to a near-stranger—an act she credits to divine guidance.
With stories of ballroom dancing, mentorship, and building workplaces where people can thrive authentically, Lori exemplifies what it means to lead with heart and courage. Tune in for a deeply motivating conversation about growth, gratitude, and pushing past self-imposed limits.
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