Just Lori, I Can Only Be Me!

Welcome to the Season 3 Finale of Just Lori, I Can Only Be Me! This is the episode you've been waiting for—the complete, unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at how VaLora (Lori) Richardson uses AI every single day to build multiple businesses, create consistent content, and amplify her voice without losing her authenticity.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Part 1: How I Create Podcast EpisodesEver wondered how Lori comes up with episode ideas week after week? In this section, she reveals her complete podcast creation process—from finding inspiration in unexpected places (like her pastor's wife's sermon that inspired "The Seasons of Life") to using AI when she's stuck. You'll learn exactly what a "prompt" is and how to write prompts that get you the results you need. Lori shares the actual prompts she uses for brainstorming episode ideas, structuring content, and drafting scripts—plus the critical editing process that keeps her voice authentic.Part 2: A Day in the Life with AIWalk through a real day in Lori's life, from 6am to 8pm, and see exactly when and how she uses AI:Morning (6-9am): Brain dumping, task prioritization, social media caption creation, content planningMidday (10am-2pm): Client emails, lesson plans for M.U.S.E. Method Academy, research, graphic design in CanvaEvening (5-8pm): The critical editing process, planning tomorrow, journaling with AI as a thought partnerThe key message: AI doesn't do the work FOR her—it does it WITH her. This partnership gives her hours back every week to focus on strategy, creativity, and the things only she can do.Part 3: The Actual ToolsNo more guessing—Lori shares the exact tools she uses:For Writing: ChatGPT (free) for brainstorming, drafting, and editing; Claude for deeper strategy and coaching-style responsesFor Design: Canva with AI features for graphics, presentations, color palettes, and automatic resizingFor Organization: AI-powered planning and task managementFor Learning: Using AI as a personal tutor for anything and everythingThe key principle: Start with ONE tool. Master it. Then add more. Don't overwhelm yourself trying to learn everything at once.Part 4: How to Keep YOUR Voice While Using AIThis is the MOST important part of the entire episode. Lori shares the golden rule: AI can draft it, but YOU have to edit it. Part 5: What's Next - Season 4 PreviewSeason 3 has been about finding your voice, owning your story, and showing up authentically. Season 4 is about AMPLIFYING that voice using AI.Lori is taking a 6-week hiatus to build M.U.S.E. Method Academy on Skool—a community for people over 40 who are ready to learn AI with cultural authenticity. When Season 4 drops, every episode will teach practical, hands-on AI skills:Writing better content fasterDesigning like a pro without being a designerBuilding a business with AI as your assistantMastering prompts that actually helpYour Action Steps:Try AI today: Go to ChatGPT (free) and ask it one question. See what happens. Experiment with it.Call the Just Lori Listener Line: 872-262-7418 - After you try AI, call and tell Lori what you asked and what it gave you back. Tell her what surprised you. Tell her what tool you're going to try first. She might feature your story in Season 4!Follow the podcast: bit.ly/JustLoriPodcast so you're ready when Season 4 dropsTag Lori on Instagram: @ShadesofBlaque and share your biggest takeawayJoin M.U.S.E. Method Academy: DM "MUSE" to stay updated on the academy launch Remember: You're not just building a brand. God is building YOU. And AI? That's just one of the tools He's putting in your hands. Season 3 taught you to find your voice.Season 4 is gonna teach you to AMPLIFY it. Stay loud. Stay learning. Stay YOU.I'm Just Lori.

For three seasons you’ve heard me talk about finding your voice, owning your story, and showing up as the fullest version of yourself. But today? I’m revealing the tool that helped me amplify my voice when everything in me wanted to hide:AI.And before you tense up — breathe.AI isn’t here to replace you.It’s here to multiply you.In this episode, I’m sharing:Why authenticity and AI are not oppositesHow AI helped me create illustrations for my booksHow I used it to build my businessThe role it played during lockdown when everything shiftedWhy learning AI is easier than you thinkAnd why this tool might be exactly what your voice has been waiting forI walk you through the moments where AI became my creative partner — from content creation, to book writing, to social media, to podcast planning, to designing the visuals I could see in my head but couldn’t always execute by hand.You’ll hear the truth about how I used AI to bring my imagination to life, how it helped me stay consistent without burning out, and why this tool gave me my TIME back so I could focus on what actually matters.And sis… I want you to really let this sink in:Your voice with the right tools becomes unstoppable.Toward the end, I give you a preview of what’s coming next:Next week in Episode 20, I’m showing you EXACTLY how I use AI daily — the tools, the workflows, the strategies. And then I’m stepping away for six weeks to build something powerful for you: M.U.S.E. Method Academy.M — Monetize your giftsU — Use AI as your toolS — Simplify your systemsE — Elevate your impactA space where I teach you how to use AI to build your empire while staying true to your voice.This episode is your invitation to stop fearing the tool that could help you finally create the life, brand, and business you’ve been dreaming about.872–262–7418Tell me: What’s one thing you wish you could do faster in your creative life? What’s been holding you back from trying AI?bit.ly/JustLoriPodcastSo you don’t miss Episode 20 (trust me… you don’t want to miss it).@JustLoriPodcastShare your biggest takeaway from this episode and tag me!DM me the word MUSE and I’ll keep you updated on the academy launch.Remember: You’re not just building a brand — God is building YOU.And AI? That’s just one of the tools He’s putting in your hands.Much love, always.I’m Just Lori.📞 CALL THE LISTENER LINE🎧 FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY📲 CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM💬 WANT TO LEARN AI WITH ME?

Have you ever noticed how people walk into the salon one way and leave completely different? Head down, shoulders slumped, barely making eye contact—and then they see themselves in that mirror and everything shifts. The smile returns. The confidence resurfaces. They stand taller, take that selfie, and walk out feeling brand new.But here's what nobody tells you: while you're transforming them, God is transforming you.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why your salon chair is an altar – How the beauty industry teaches us about holding space for transformation and healing✨ The symbolism behind the hair color sermon – What it means to demonstrate transformation while teaching about it (the M.U.S.E. Method in action)✨ How every client is divinely assigned – Understanding that difficult clients teach patience, cancellations teach boundaries, and loyal clients teach your worth✨ The scripture that ties it all together – Deep exploration of Jeremiah 14:8-9 and 2 Corinthians 3:18, and what it means to move from glory to glory (not struggle to glory)✨ The real stats on entrepreneurial isolation – Why 67% of business owners feel alone and how transformation is actually a team sport✨ What happens during the "processing time" – Just like hair color, your transformation requires sitting under the heat, letting things develop, and rinsing out what doesn't belongThe Transformation Journey:This episode takes you through the complete journey of transformation—both for the client in the chair and for you as the creative, stylist, coach, or entrepreneur. VaLora paints a vivid picture of a woman walking in defeated, perhaps having just lost her job, going through a divorce, or simply exhausted from life. She sits in the chair carrying weight that isn't just in her hair—it's in her spirit.For Creatives, Stylists, and Entrepreneurs:This episode is specifically designed for those building something with their hands while God is building something in their hearts. Whether you're a hairstylist, braider, makeup artist, graphic designer, AI creative, coach, or multi-passionate entrepreneur—this message is for you.You'll discover that:Your work is not separate from your worshipEvery person you serve is a divine assignmentYour business is God's classroom for your transformationYou're not just building a brand; God is building YOUMassive action combined with divine alignment creates unstoppable momentumPowerful Declarations:"I am not just building a business. God is building me.""I am not just transforming others. God is transforming me.""My hands are anointed. My voice is anointed. My creativity is anointed. And everything I touch is shifting from glory to glory."Connect With the Show:📞 Just Lori Listener Line: 872-262-7418 – Leave a message sharing your transformation story or biggest takeaway. You might be featured on an upcoming episode!🎧 Follow on Spotify: bit.ly/JustLoriPodcast – Never miss an episode📱 Instagram: @JustLoriPodcast – Tag Lori in your stories and posts💬 Join M.U.S.E. Method Academy: DM "MUSE" to learn how to monetize your gifts using AI and technology (designed for people over 40 who want to master modern tools)This isn't just another business podcast episode. This is a word for your spirit, a strategy for your business, and a reminder that you're not alone in this journey. God is in the midst of your process, and He's using your work to work on you.Remember: You don't have to have it all figured out. You just need to show up. Sing when the notes are gone. Demonstrate when the sermon feels stuck. Roll with momentum and trust that God will stop you exactly where you need to be.From glory to glory, sis. Keep going. Keep creating. Keep transforming.

Have you ever had a dream that felt like more than just a dream? Like God was speaking in symbols, showing you something you couldn't see in your waking life?A few weeks ago, after the passing of ne of the Mothers from my church, I had one of those dreams. And when I unpacked it with divine interpretation, everything shifted. My next season, my business, my calling—it all became crystal clear.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing:✨ The Dream: A school cafeteria, a brutally honest special needs boy with Lysol, my brother sweating and demanding air, and my sister in law with teal blue curls that were formed but not yet combed out.✨ What God Revealed: The cafeteria represented my old job (the one I got fired from in April). The boy with Lysol was God purifying what had gone stale. The hallway I walked through with my husband —where he kept saying "Not Yet"—was the threshold season I'm in right now. And my sister in law's teal blue curls? That's my business, my books, my podcast—work that's been FORMED but not yet fully REVEALED.✨ Why This Matters for YOU: If you've been waiting for a sign, wondering if your season is coming, or asking God "what's next?"—this episode is your confirmation. Dreams are invitations. God is showing you the blueprint. The question is: will you build it?✨ What's Coming in Season 4: I'm stepping into my calling as an AI educator, creative coach, and voice for those who are afraid of technology but know they need to embrace it. With my IT degree, my work as a special needs educator, and my creative entrepreneurship, I'm uniquely positioned to teach—and I'm ready.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR:The full dream and its prophetic symbolismHow God uses purification (the Lysol moment) to free us from what's expiredWhy "Not Yet" doesn't mean "Never"—it means divine timingWhat teal blue curls represent (creativity, communication, and calling)The scripture (Habakkuk 2:2)My declaration over Season 4 and the movement we're building togetherCALL TO ACTION:📞 Call or text the Just Lori Listener Line: 872-262-7418Tell me:Have you had a dream that felt like more than just a dream?What's YOUR "teal curl moment"—the thing that's formed but not yet revealed?What are you waiting on God to say "Now" about?With your permission, I might share your message in a future episode. Your story could be exactly what somebody else needs to hear today.🎧 Subscribe to Just Lori: bit.ly/JustLoriPodcastDon't miss Season 4—it's going to be DIFFERENT. Bold. Anointed. And unapologetically about empowering YOU to step into your calling without fear.ABOUT JUST LORI:Just Lori: Empowering Authenticity One Story at a Time is a faith-based podcast where we talk about creativity, entrepreneurship, AI, education, and living boldly in your calling. Hosted by VaLora "Lori" Richardson—IT-degreed creative entrepreneur, special needs educator, published author, and founder of Shades of Blaque Creations. This is where real talk, divine revelation, and practical strategy meet.SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:"And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it." — Habakkuk 2:2 (KJV)CONNECT WITH LORI:🌐 Website: JustLori.biz | ShadesofBlaque.biz📸 Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @JustLoriPodcast📞 Listener Line: 872-262-7418

What if the only approval you've ever needed... you've had all along?Hey family, it's Lori.Let me ask you something: How long have you been sitting in the waiting room of your own life? Holding your breath for someone—anyone—to tell you it's your turn? Waiting for your boss to see you. Your family to support you. The industry to validate you. The world to finally say, "Yes, you're allowed to be great."Here's what I learned the hard way: They're not coming.And the day you realize that? Everything changes.In this episode, I'm taking you through one of the most powerful shifts I've ever experienced: the permission slip I wrote myself. And trust me, this isn't just another motivational talk. This is a reckoning. A mirror. A permission slip with your name already on it, signed by the One who created you.The Waiting Room Trap — I'll break down why 85% of people wait for external validation (and why that system was never designed for us to win). I used to be a professional permission-seeker until I realized God already gave me the green light.The Cost of Waiting — Let's talk about what you're actually losing while you sit on the sidelines: time, confidence, purpose, and joy. Plus, I'll share that powerful truth someone told me: "Weight brought the wagon down." While you're waiting, the weight of doubt, fear, and approval-seeking is crushing your momentum.The Permission You Already Have — I'll tell you about the moment I heard God ask, "Who told you to wait?" and how that question changed everything. Spoiler: Nobody told me to wait. I told myself to wait.How to Become Your Own Validator — I'm giving you a six-step blueprint to go from permission-seeker to permission-giver. We'll talk about auditing your "waiting for" list, reframing permission as stewardship, and why you need to start before you're ready.The Declaration — Before we close, I want you to say something out loud with me. A powerful decree to release the need for approval and step into your calling with confidence.This episode includes:Real stats on initiative and achievement that'll blow your mindStories from my own journey—launching AI design projects without industry backing, becoming my own validatorScripture from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Philippians (KJV) that'll anchor you in truthMy signature Carl Azuz-style recap (because why not end with some pun-ishment?)A call to action that could shift your entire trajectoryAs an AI consultant, creative coach, graphic designer, illustrator, and master braid and weave artist, I've spent my life in the world of art, design, and personal growth. And I've learned that whether I'm creating art with AI, coaching creatives, or literally weaving hair into crowns—it's all connected by one thread: authenticity.The belief that you can only be you. And that you is more than enough.But it took me years to stop waiting for someone else to tell me that. Years of holding back, second-guessing, waiting for the "right time" or the "right person" to validate my calling.Until I realized: I am not an afterthought in God's plan. I AM the plan.And so are you.This episode is for you if:You've been waiting for someone to validate your callingYou're tired of sitting on the sidelines of your own dreamsYou keep asking for permission when God already said "yes"You're ready to drop the weight and move your wagon forwardYou know you're called but keep second-guessing yourselfYou already have permission. You've always had it. The only question now is: What are you going to do with it?Call or text the Just Lori Listener Line: 872-262-7418I want to hear from you: What permission are you finally giving yourself? What have you been waiting for that you're ready to step into NOW? Don't worry about making it perfect—just make it real.Follow the show: bit.ly/JustLoriPodcast