In Her Essence: Fragrance, Identity and Becoming Unmuted

Redefining Home

There’s a difference between being comfortable… and being settled. You can make a place look like home.You can decorate it, organize it, function in it. But that doesn’t mean you’ve allowed yourself to land there. A lot of us have lived in survival mode for so long that we don’t even realize we’re still bracing for the next move. Still holding back.Still keeping one foot out the door. But at some point… life asks you to stay. Not physically.Internally. To root.To choose.To stop preparing to leave your own life. Home isn’t always a place. Sometimes it’s a decision. To be present.To be grounded.To finally exhale… without waiting for something to change. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beingloraine.substack.com [https://beingloraine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Self Discovery Through Music

There’s a version of you that already exists. Not the one people expect.Not the one you’ve performed.But the one that feels like truth when everything else gets quiet. And sometimes… you don’t hear her through words. You hear her through sound. Music has a way of bypassing logic and going straight to identity.It reveals what you’re craving… what you’re healing… what you’re stepping into. Pay attention to what you’re drawn to lately. Not what you used to love.Not what feels familiar. But what resonates now. Because your taste shifts when you shift. Your rhythm changes when your life changes. And your becoming? It has a sound. The question is… are you listening to it? #selfdiscovery #personalbranding This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beingloraine.substack.com [https://beingloraine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

In Her Essence: Fragrance, Identity and Becoming Unmuted

There’s something about scent… quiet, but powerful. In this episode, we explore fragrance as more than something you wear, but something you experience.Because returning to yourself isn’t always loud.Sometimes… it’s subtle. 🎙️ In This Episode * Choosing a scent that feels like you * Fragrance, memory, and presence * How scent can quietly shift your confidence 🌿 Guest I’m joined by Brande Michelle, owner of Scents for Less by Brande and host of Gracefully Rising: She Means Business. 🌿 A Gentle Invitation If this conversation resonated, I created a simple sensory ritual for you. A quiet way to reconnect with yourself—through scent and intention. ✨ Download it when you subscribe. If your scent could speak for you… what would it say? Meet me back here next Wednesday. And remember… stay unmuted. 🌿 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beingloraine.substack.com [https://beingloraine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Moving Differently in Silence

Ever felt guilty for not sharing everything? Here’s why moving in silence might be your best choice. Tag someone who needs to hear this! I’ve been quiet lately, not because I don’t have things happening, but because I’m deeply in a transformative space. My podcast, my business, everything is shifting. And for the first time, I’m realizing that not every thought or plan needs to be shared. It’s a new journey for me, one where I’m learning to hold onto my sacred moments without feeling the pressure to explain. Sometimes, the most powerful decisions are the ones we keep close to our hearts. Moving in silence doesn’t mean hiding; it’s about honoring your process. Have you ever felt the need to pull back? Trust that instinct. You’re not being distant; you’re being directed. See you next week for more insights! #LoUnmuted #PersonalGrowth #TrustYourJourney #Podcasting #HonoringYourProcess This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beingloraine.substack.com [https://beingloraine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

My Two Cents: The Devil Wears Prada 2

Did anyone else feel the absence of current fashion influences in the new Devil Wears Prada sequel? 🤔 Tag someone who needs to hear this! I just walked out of the theater and had some thoughts swirling in my head. While I enjoyed the movie, it felt like something was missing. Where was the representation of today’s fashion scene? Law Roach made a brief appearance, but it was too quick. We live in an era where fashion is shaped by social media and influencers, yet the film didn’t capture that. The disconnect is real. We need to see the voices that shape style in our daily lives, not just the magazine covers. This film needed to embrace the current landscape of fashion. What do you think? Did you notice the same thing? Let’s chat in the comments! See you next Wednesday, and remember to stay unmuted! #DevilWearsPrada #FashionRevolution #CulturalVoices #LawRoach #FashionInfluence This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beingloraine.substack.com [https://beingloraine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]