Sean Bevil,
Chief of Staff,
Student Government, Florida State University

"All college students are stressed, and Lori does a great job emphasizing the importance of slowing down, as well as sharing her experience with eating disorders with college women who are battling the same issues."

Emily Storms
Student
Loyola University Chicago

"Any advisor who truly cares about helping their students needs to book my friend Lori Hanson. Her message is one that positively influences students!"

James Malinchak
"Two-Time College Speaker of the Year"
Co-Author, Chicken Soup for the College Soul

Sara Peters
Women's Center Director
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

George N. Suel Jr. Ed.D.
Adjunct Instructor,
Antelope Valley College

"Thank you so much for coming to CH2M HILL to present a seminar on stress and life balance. It was very informational and well received by our employees. Many folks commented that they were able to apply your tips immediately to help manage stress in their lives! We look forward to having you back for presentations in the future."

Shayla Glendenning
Injury Prevention Specialist
CH2M HILL, Englewood, CO

"Lori Hanson exudes the passion and energy of an individual who thrives on helping people improve their lives. She is an engaging and entertaining speaker. She discusses topics people don't usually talk about and inspired us to evaluate how we deal with stress and the amount of balance in our lives. Lori is humorous, compassionate and has a valuable message to share. I would highly recommend her for your next event."

Greg Nutter
Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club

"Thank you so much for your terrific presentation last night. You did a great job explaining the often confusing maze of Amazon's information and programs, and your handout was very helpful. You are a wonderful speaker and we all greatly enjoyed your take on Aaron's book, what worked for you and your books, and the tips you shared with everyone. I received many compliments on the program and it was obvious what a great success it was by how many people were talking to you afterward. Thanks again for your time and support of PALA."

Sharon Goldinger
Vice President,
Publishers Association of Los Angeles (pa-la.org)

"Lori-really well done. You were very polished, decisive, informative, poised. Very impressive. We all thank you for an outstanding and generous presentation. We've received several praises about your presentation."

Gary Young
President, Publishers Association of Los Angeles (pa-la.org)
Director of Professional Development, Independent Writers of S CA (iwosc.org)

"Thank you for sharing your life experiences with the young ladies at Penny Lane Centers' Teen Pregnancy Prevention Workshop. You made them feel comfortable with themselves and life. They know you can stumble, fumble in your life's journey, self correct and still continue your journey. Thank you, continue to share your stories."

L. Dianne Kennedy
Volunteer Manager,
Penny Lane Centers

"Her voice draws you in to listen. There's a calming energy to Lori that invokes a sense of comfort. I was impressed by her victory over her past and the willingness to share to help others to heal."

Bill Parrish
Project Manager, Penny Lane Centers

"I'd like to commend you for making a difficult subject easily understandable to those of us in the group who were unfamiliar with the terminology. Your knowledge of the subject is clearly vast, and your passion for helping others is obvious and inspiring."

Karen Ratliff
Middle School Teacher,
Santa Clarita, California

"Lori delivered laughter, entertainment and thought provoking messages to our teen girls at the Strive for Strength Annual Retreat. She's a dynamic speaker and changing lives daily...
Two thumbs up!"

Julie Ota
Co-Founder, Strive for Strength

"The awareness of the detrimental effects of drugs/alcohol, eating disorders, depression, stress, etc. is vital to our students. Creek was fortunate to have Lori Hanson share her experiences and educate our students with coping methods on these topics."

Euna Klein,
Student Senate,
Cherry Creek High School,
Greenwood Village, CO

"I recommend Lori as a guest speaker and presenter for classes and schools. She spoke for my Life Management class at Valencia High School. The students liked her down-to-earth style and open nature. This is a hot topic that needs attention in our youth today."

Anne Kellogg
Educator/Tennis Coach, Valencia High School

"There was something about Lori...I-realized it was the passion in her voice as she talked about helping the victims suffering from eating disorders. Lori's personal experience hits hard and her authority, confidence, and knowledge of healing is advanced and practical. Lori's life experience suffering from an eating disorder herself combined with her articulate and passionate presence is leading the charge in the holistic treatment of addiction from eating disorders. After hearing Lori lecture I am reminded of the adage "the Cavalry is coming." Lori is on the fast track to becoming an icon in her field."

Mike Gantenbein
CADCII, MA, Drug & Alcohol Counselor

"Thank you for such an awesome presentation at the November 19th program meeting for Soroptimist International of Glendale. Wow! Our club members are still singing your praises! Your motivational presentation, How to Keep Balance in a Crazy Lifestyle, was delivered in such a captivating way — and your ability to craft your message in an energetic and inspiring manner made it a fun and memorable experience for all who attended.

On behalf of the SIG Board, I appreciate the valuable contribution you have made by speaking at our meeting and making our program meeting most enjoyable for our members. The knowledge, information, and enthusiasm you shared really inspired us to find guilt-free balance in this crazy lifestyle we certainly all live."

Liz Mirzaian,
1st Vice President of Programs
Soroptimist International of Glendale

"Last week I had the pleasure of hearing Lori Hanson speak on the topic of "Bulimia to Bliss," at the January meeting of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Women's Association for Addiction Treatment. I have heard Lori speak at other professional meetings, and each time, I come away feeling inspired and reassured that there's hope for any one who struggles with eating disorders or other food issues. The author of "It Started with Pop-Tarts..." and "Teen Secrets to Surviving & Thriving," Lori is a talented and engaging speaker with an important message about the way we feed ourselves - nutritionally as well as emotionally."

Margot Desannoy, MFT
Southern California Community Liaison for Willow Springs Center, Reno, Nevada

"Wow! Lori Hanson is a powerful and exciting speaker and an entertaining singer. She had all 250 women in stitches with her song! If you can book Lori for your women's or community event it will be the BEST decision you make."

Dawn Cooper RN, BSN
Director Program Development, Citrus Valley Health Partners