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Everyone has unique gifts to share. This PurposeCast episode will encourage you to create a gratitude practice that's rooted in your personal purpose.
Learn about artist Lori Portka’s inspirational project, “100 Thank Yous,” featured on Oprah. And discover ideas to help you find your own unique expressions of gratitude.
PurposeCast is a series of conversations highlighting purpose-driven thought leaders, experts, and innovators. Through their stories, get a glimpse into their journeys and gain insights and actionable tips for yourself. Learn how they harnessed their purpose to live bigger lives and how you can too.
Founder and CEO
Vic Strecher, Ph.D., MPH, is a pioneer in digital health and purpose science. A professor at the University of Michigan and founder of Kumanu, he’s known for advancing the science of behavior change and helping individuals and organizations lead more purposeful, thriving lives.
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Artist
Lori is an artist in Asheville, NC who challenged herself to live a life full of gratitude by creating a project called, “100 Thank Yous.” Her project was made into a short documentary film, “Gratitude Grows” which was featured on “Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday.” Gratitude became the basis of her life and her art business. Lori’s line of art, stationery, gifts, and home decor can be found in hundreds of stores in the U.S. and worldwide.
