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Lori T. McDowell          

Mindset Coach; CEO of Reimagine U Strategies; Author of "The Reinvention Mindset"

Lori McDowell, PhD is the Founder and CEO of Reimagine U Strategies. She is the author of The Reinvention Mindset, a highly anticipated book to be released in May 2024.

McDowell is passionate about helping young adults make the transition from high school or college into the next stage of their lives. She is a speaker, coach and trainer who helps individuals navigate change and start on their journey to a life full of joy and fulfillment. McDowell is also committed to working with Nonprofits, and supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives. Love and caring are the cornerstones of McDowell’s business.

As a speaker, McDowell shares her story, including how she was able to reinvent herself after a horrendous firing, by tapping into her belief that we can’t control what happens to us but we have a choice in what we do with it. She believes that we are all exactly where we are meant to be and fulfillment and joy is our birthright. Leaning into that idea is a recipe for success. Facing her fears allowed her live the life she was destined to live and she helps others do the same. McDowell recently spoke at the International Competition Speaker Slam in Toronto, Canada on the topic “Reinvention.”

The Reinvention Mindset shares her story as well as stories of others who have faced tragedies and reinvented their lives. It is a book that takes the reader on a journey to overcome roadblocks and find a life filled with joy and love.

McDowell received a BS in Chemical Engineering from the UPenn, an MS in Environmental Engineering from CalTech and a PhD in ChE from University of Delaware.

McDowell resides in Humble, TX where she is active in her community. She is married to Frank, has a son Hunter, dog Roxie and a bearded dragon, JoJo. She loves sports, travel and outdoor activities.

Speech Topics


Secrets to The Reinvention Mindset: Choosing the Life you Desire

So many of us are thrown obstacles in life, work, and our day to day. These obstacles throw us off, cause frustration and make us feel as if we aren’t in control. But we have much more control then we realize. We can’t change what happened, but we can change how we react. We can choose to reinvent ourselves, turning obstacles into opportunities, tragedy into triumph.

In this talk we will explore the three tools we can use to take control and live the life we dream of: Discovery, Conquer and Breakthrough. Living a life full of joy and fulfillment is in your power.

Reimagining Your Career and Life: How to get from Success on Paper to Success in Your Heart

Do you look like a success on paper, but deep inside, something is missing? Is your salary keeping you from exploring what brings you joy? Do your responsibilities to others make you feel like you are stuck on a hamster wheel?

It doesn't have to be this way. In this talk, we explore how you can take control of your life and make the changes that will not only bring more joy and fulfillment to your life and the life of those you love, but also help you get more career satisfaction, even if you don't make a change in your current job.

Secrets to the Reinvention Mindset: Five Skills to Crush your Next Adventure

This talk is ideal for HS or College students to help them make the transition to their next adventure. Many people learn the skills to reinvention their lives after being faced with a tragedy, but you don't have to wait. Lori shares what she learned so you can take control of your life now and make the chooses that will bring a life full of love and joy. Her motto, life is meant to be lived one crazy adventure at a time, can be a mantra to get the most out of any situation.

Reinvention after Fifty: It is Never Too Late to Become the You who You Were Always Meant to Be

At sixty, Lori was fired from a long term job in a horrendous manner. Rather than wallow in self-pity, she decided that she had a choice in how to live. She wrote a book, started a new company, launched a speaking and coaching career and never looked back. She can teach you the secrets to embracing change at any age.

From Fired to Fufilled: Embracing Choice and Choosing Joy

I have been fired twice and both were not your typical firing. The first time, I was asked to come in to the office on a Saturday to get fired. The second time, I drove four-hours to a two-day sales meeting where I was supposed to speak, only to be told my hotel room had been cancelled, and I was fired, effective immediately.

Both times, it was the best thing that ever happened to me.

In this talk, we explore how to turn getting fired into an opportunity for growth, success and joy. Everything happens for a reason and discovery what that reason can lead to so many amazing adventures.

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