About Lora
I'm Lora Harris. I am a sober badass dog mom currently living in Raleigh, NC. I love all things outdoor, dancing and cooking in the kitchen, and I'm obsessed with personal development and growth mindset. I have an amazing German Shepherd named Kali, who gets more recognition and attention that I do...and I'm okay with that.
I grew up in Pennsylvania and came to Raleigh in 2004 for school in Chapel Hill. I have a brother in Miami and my parents still live in PA. I went to school for biology with a minor in cognitive science. That degree is now in a really nice frame on my wall, and I have yet to put it to use. However, math and science are fascinating to me and have fueling my passion for learning more about health and wellness.
I was an athlete growing up and even into college as member of the UNC Crew team. After college, I really just got lost in "adulting". Stressful job, odd hours, relationship challenges, and really just trying to keep it all together. My health was pushed to the back burner year after year. It was in 2018 when I realized something had to change, and so I changed everything.
How it began
I knew that in order to evolve and grow I had to have a realistic and maintainable plan. In August of 2018 I left the restaurant industry for good, after being in it for 17 years. It was too stressful, too much travel, too much unhealthy food, and I didn't feel that I was working toward a goal anymore yet was still making a lot of sacrifices. I got my real estate license and also started a consulting business. I'm very proud to say I still have both of those today. In March of 2019 I quit drinking. That was the gamechanger. If there was one decision I made that catapulted me into a massive shift in my life...that was it.
Since being sober, I can see everything more clearly. I have self-awareness that has enabled me to work on my mental health and identify my emotional baggage and coping mechanisms. I am able to be more intentional with my time and energy because I feel like I have control of it again. Inevitably this leaks into other areas of my health, like moving more and fueling my body correctly. Sobriety has forced me to confront my demons, and change from the inside-out. And THAT is how true transformation happens.
Life Unfiltered
I have always been very open to sharing my story, in hopes that I can turn my pain into purpose and help others. I receive messages daily of gratitude, and also asking questions about "how" and "what" I did to help with certain things. Based on the overwhelming response, especially over the past year, I had to begin thinking about how I reach and support more people.
Life Unfiltered has been a dream of mind for some time now, and all signs point to NOW to jump. This platform will allow me to create content that is free, educational, anecdotal, inspiring, and impactful. I am incredibly humbled that you are even reading this right now, and I hope to somehow make a positive impact in your life. Even if it's just one smile...or one moment of clarity...one time. I think if we all thought this way, we could literally change the world through each other.
