I purposely have stayed away from the show Toddlers and Tiaras because, well frankly, I know my head would just explode if I watched even one scene. But my friend Kris Cain, aka @LittleTechGirl sent me a press notice about interview availability with Dr Tim Kimmel, of FamilyMatters.net, to talk about protecting girls from negative media influences. Now such a topic is exactly as Kris said in her email to me, “right up my alley”. I am always on my soap box protesting the sexualization of children. But the reason this particular media alert was going out right now is because of a 30 million dollar lawsuit that the mother of Isabella Barrett, (apparently a famous contestant on TLC’s Toddlers and Tiaras), filed against TMZ, The Huffington Post and Daily Mail Online for sexualizing her 5 year old daughter. [Read more...]
Miss Lori says Craftsman is looking for someone to get SCREW*D
As you know week before last I was a guest at the CraftsmanDIY event here in Chicago. Believe me, no one was more surprised than I was by the invitation. When you think of Miss Lori, my guess is power tools are not the first things that come to your mind. (Well, maybe if you are frustrated with me. But that is a different story.~Tee Hee Hee) [Read more...]
Miss Lori wants you to #VoteHovet on So You Wanna Be A Designer
I am returning to my modeling roots this week. But this time as a Plus Size. I am the only model of color, and the only plus size model for this week’s “design for a real woman” challenge on the internet reality show “So You Wanna Be A Designer”. Today I got to meet in person with my designer Anna Hovet. She is AWESOME! [Read more...]
Miss Lori is the task on So You Wanna Be A Designer this week
Television and the internet are dominated by reality programming these days. Although, I must admit I don’t watch reality tv on any regular basis. However, this week I am learning about reality shows from the inside out, thanks to my friends at Kenmore. [Read more...]
Miss Lori says being a M.O.M. is a project she’s been cast in for life
My name is Miss Lori and I’m a MOM; A Merrily Optimistic Multi-Tasker, who when life hits her square between the eyes can flip over and become “A Weary Overwhelmed Woman,” (W.O.W.). I’m a real Miss Lori, I don’t just play one on TV. (I have a purse full of fruit snacks and autograph cards to prove it!) I live a very surreal life, equal parts glamor and soot, but always very real. My career is in entertainment. I perform live all over the country, and I also appear on television. In addition I leverage my celebrity to strengthen bonds between brands and consumers using my own design of “Marketainment”. At the same time I’m the mother of 3 beautiful children grappling with a failed economy and a flawed marriage. Some days have started standing in line at the Department of Health and Social Services, and ended dipping chocolate covered strawberries in champagne with fellow bloggers and brand reps. It can make my head spin. But no matter the situation I always aim to address life with a SMILE. That’s a big part of what I am known for, my SMILE. SMILES are powerful and very contagious. I’m proud of the joy and empowerment that I cultivate with my work both online and IRL one smile at a time. [Read more...]
