Feeling Unsupported? Here’s How to Attract and Deepen Friendships in 2025 and Beyond

Have you ever struggled to navigate tough conversations or felt stuck in disagreements? In this episode, I'm joined by Justin Jones-Fosu, founder of Work Meaningful, to help you bridge the gap. He shares how to set boundaries without building barriers in disagreements. We break down strategies for shifting away from fixed mindsets, finding common ground in polarizing topics, and building empathy through understanding others' stories. Get ready to communicate powerfully and maintain strong relationships. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. Constant Contact - Get customized marketing campaigns built for you in just a few clicks. Go to constantcontact.com for your free trial.  HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Justin Jones-Fosu, founder of Work Meaningful. 06:30 Lessons Justin’s mother taught him about humanity and differences. 13:45 What is the best approach for conflict resolution? 20:15 How to replace conclusions with questions. 25:30 Ways to find common ground in polarizing conversations. 27:30 The conversation that redefined empathy for Justin. 32:15 How to respect people who have no respect for you. 40:00 What is the illusion of asymmetric insight? 44:30 Tips to create a positive culture of connection. RESOURCES Get your copy of Justin’s book “I Respectfully Disagree” HERE Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Follow Justin’s IG: @iworkmeaningful Follow Justin’s LinkedIn: @​​iworkmeaningful

Ready to crush your 2025 goals? Chris and I walk you through our 3-Step New Year Business Plan framework to achieve real progress in your business this holiday season. I share how I align my goals and priorities for the new year + the lessons I’ve learned from past wins and setbacks. We guide you in setting measurable goals and breaking them down into one-week, one-month, and 90-day actions to keep you on track. Let’s make 2025 your most productive and profitable year yet! Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. Constant Contact - Get customized marketing campaigns built for you in just a few clicks. Go to constantcontact.com for your free trial.  HIGHLIGHTS How we fight off holiday bloat and stay glowing all season long. Your ultimate guide to set and achieve your business goals in 2025. The three core purposes driving our businesses. How to align your top priorities with your business’s mission. Why you should set measurable plans with 1-week, 1-month, and 90-day goals. RESOURCES Apply for the 2025 Elite Mastermind - chrisharder.me/mastermind Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered how to energetically align with your next big goal, this episode is full of ways to heal and take action in alignment with your big vision. Sam Harper is back on the podcast sharing tools to mute out the noise of everyday stress, and upgrade things you consume in your everyday life from music to food and your inner thoughts. Sam also goes into the science behind frequencies, how you can literally measure different vibrations, and the power of sound healing for physical illnesses and more. Let’s explore how aligning with higher vibrations attracts more success and abundance into your life. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. Constant Contact - Get customized marketing campaigns built for you in just a few clicks. Go to constantcontact.com for your free trial.  HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 She’s back, sound healer, speaker, and podcast host, Samantha Harper. 03:30 How to align your vibration with your goals. 12:00 How does going back and healing parts of you also heal your business? 14:45 The science behind sound healing and its impact on your health. 17:00 What is the frequency of different emotional states? 22:15 How can we tap into the highest frequency and achieve self actualization? 36:30 How to raise your vibration with everything from your food and clothing to your thoughts. 40:00 High frequency foods and what I’ve learned from blue zones around the world. 43:45 What can I do to become magnetic and attract abundance to my business? 50:45 Simple ways to gradually integrate high-vibe habits into your life.  RESOURCES Watch the BONUS CONTENT HERE! Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Follow Sam: @sam_e_peace

Friendships with great girlfriends used to be a challenge for me, and in the past 7 years or so I’ve been able to deepen friendships with the most incredible women. In this quickie episode, I share how I’ve deepened friendships with people who have shared core values. I open up about overcoming rejection, how to attract incredible friends, and ways to connect deeper with friends. If you’re not feeling supported right now in the way you want and need, you could have a drastically different friend group this time next year. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. Constant Contact - Get customized marketing campaigns built for you in just a few clicks. Go to constantcontact.com for your free trial.  HIGHLIGHTS The first place to start when you want to attract your dream friends. How to let go of fear and ego to create genuine connections. Ways my friends have helped me fall more in love with life and myself. How to find the supportive friend group to grow with. RESOURCES Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

Are you curious about what it takes to build a standout brand and make meaningful connections? In this episode, I chat with Michelle Cordeiro Grant, the founder of Gorgie, a wellness-focused energy drink. Michelle shares the mindset shifts that helped her succeed, transitioning from working for major brands to launching her own. She opens up about how you can leverage community-led growth, especially through in-person connections that drive loyalty and excitement around your business. Get ready to build a brand that people love! Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. Constant Contact - Get customized marketing campaigns built for you in just a few clicks. Go to constantcontact.com for your free trial.  HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder of Gorgie. 07:30 How building genuine connections propels your career. 14:30 Tips to navigate your zone of genius and delegate with confidence. 21:15 How do you balance rapid growth with sustainable scaling goals? 25:15 Ways to build community before launching a product. 30:45 Tips for creating a scalable product that resonates with audiences nationwide. 36:15 Michelle’s top tip to build ambassador and influencer programs that grow your brand. 45:45 How do you balance the passion for your business with personal life priorities? 50:15 Michelle’s advice for new entrepreneurs on finding the right mentorship. 53:00 What are your plans for Gorgie in the coming years? RESOURCES Get gorgie HERE Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Follow gorgie: @getgorgie

Get ready to build a personal brand that connects even in industries where trust doesn't come easy. In this episode, Chris and I share our best strategies for balancing multiple businesses and using your unique personality to make real connections with clients. We also give you our favorite tips for creating a strong brand as a couple, setting your business up for growth, and funding strategies for startups. Plus, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll officially be co-leading our Elite Mastermind next year! This is part three of our special Q&A series, so if you missed parts one and two, go back and catch up for even more powerful business strategies! Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. Constant Contact - Get customized marketing campaigns built for you in just a few clicks. Go to constantcontact.com for your free trial.  HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Our winter skincare hacks to keep skin moisturized and hydrated. 03:45 Strategies for creating a trusted personal brand. 13:00 How do you know what business idea to take action on? 18:15 How to set financial goals and hire the right CFO for your business. 21:00 Our biggest tips for entrepreneurs balancing multiple businesses. 25:00 Big news for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind in 2025. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Mastermind - chrisharder.me/mastermind Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

If you want to make more money AND avoid burnout, it all starts with boundaries. In this episode, I’m joined by Danielle White, Founder of DKW styling salon, Isla hand tied Hair, and the natural beaded rows (NBR) hair extensions method. She shares tips that have impacted her life and businesses the most on how to build a brand, balance work and motherhood, and how to set and keep boundaries. Danielle also reveals the process she did to quadruple her prices—and how you can too! It’s time to overcome limiting beliefs, make more money, and make space for both ambition and family. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. Constant Contact - Get customized marketing campaigns built for you in just a few clicks. Go to constantcontact.com for your free trial.  HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Boundaries, business, and motherhood with Danielle K. White. 05:45 How did you go from being a stylist to building your own brand? 11:30 How to confidently charge premium prices and own your expertise. 15:00 What was your personal transformation like when you raised your prices? 18:15 How have you created a culture of personal development with your team? 20:30 The mindset shift you need to become a 6-figure stylist.  25:30 What has helped you balance motherhood and your ambitious career goals? 29:15 How to delegate effectively to protect family time. 34:00 The mindset shift you need to set boundaries that stick. 37:30 What it actually takes to fall in love with life and with yourself. 41:30 What big goals are you excited to pursue in the next few years? RESOURCES Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Follow Danielle: @daniellekwhite https://www.daniellekwhite.com/

I’m back sharing bonus content that had never been heard on the podcast until today. Dr. Amy Shaw shares her simple 3-step morning routine to boost energy, curb cravings, and improve your mood. Plus, Kat Norton (aka Miss Excel) reveals her secret weapon for maximizing productivity and tapping into your creative flow. Get ready to level up your daily habits, get more out of your day, and have a positive mindset. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Quince - Go to Quince.com/earn for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/LORI today. HelloFresh - Get FREE breakfast for life at HelloFresh.com/freeearn. Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. HIGHLIGHTS The simple 3 step morning routine to boost your energy. How to support your circadian rhythm and gut health. Ways understanding your right and left brain increases your productivity. How more creative time helps you thrive in life and business. RESOURCES Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

Get ready for some tools to have more clarity and confidence in your gut instincts. In this episode, I sit down with psychic intuitive, mindset and performance coach, Jenni Finley to share how EVERYBODY has the ability to access intuitive (and even psychic) power. Jenni shares the four different ways your intuition speaks to you, and how to recognize a “yes” or “no” by listening to your body. Whether you’re curious about tuning into your gut feelings, psychic abilities, or just sharpening your instincts, get ready to develop your own intuitive superpowers.  Check out our Sponsors: Quince - Go to Quince.com/earn for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/LORI today. HelloFresh - Get FREE breakfast for life at HelloFresh.com/freeearn. Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How Jenni’s twin connection gave her undeniable intuitive experiences. 05:45 Why Jenni believes everyone develops their intuitive gifts. 08:15 Ways to tap and receive the four types of intuition. 13:00 How do you connect to your natural intuition? 18:00 How to identify “yes” and “no” signals in your body to make better decisions. 20:30 Strategies for using intuition to differentiate between fear and real guidance. 31:45 How intuition guides your relationships and interactions. 42:30 Ways to sharpen your intuition. 53:45 How to embrace your intuition and align it with your spiritual beliefs RESOURCES BONUS CONTENT HERE  Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Follow Jenni: @jeunejenni

We’re back with part 2 of our Q&A at our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind. In this episode, Chris and I talk about pivoting your business, building a high-energy team, and balancing your masculine and feminine energies. Whether you're looking to grow your personal brand or create a more predictable business engine, you'll walk away with actionable tips that could be game-changing for your entrepreneurial journey. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Quince - Go to Quince.com/earn for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/LORI today. HelloFresh - Get FREE breakfast for life at HelloFresh.com/freeearn. Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 We’re back with part 2 of our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind. 03:00 How do you know it's the right time to pivot in business? 07:15 How the most successful people rate their energy. 11:30 Ways to know what to spend your energy on. 16:00 Affiliate program opportunities we’re trying for glōci. RESOURCES Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness