Failure Was The Best Thing to Happen to Me | Lori Rogers | TEDxParkland
What if the very thing we run from—failure—is the key to unlocking our greatest breakthroughs? In this compelling TEDx talk, Lori Rogers, also known as Chef Lorious, shares how personal and relational failures became the unexpected catalyst for transformation in her life.With vulnerability, humor, and deep insight, Lori walks us through her journey—failed relationships, missed opportunities, and the painful patterns that forced her to stop, reflect, and rewrite her life’s narrative. Rather than breaking her, failure gave her vision. It gave her language. It gave her the courage to build something real—from the inside out.Lori’s powerful story challenges the notion that failure is something to avoid. Instead, she reframes it as a teacher, a mirror, and a sacred invitation to discover who we truly are.As a culinary entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of the women’s ministry Imperfect Good Girls, Lori blends her passion for food, faith, and storytelling to inspire women to embrace grace over perfection. She is the creator of Jam Vino, a line of gourmet wine-infused jams, and the author of Calibama Cooking: Classic & Contemporary Comfort Food, celebrating her Southern roots and California upbringing.Lori has appeared on national television including Good Morning America, The View and Good Morning Texas, and continues to encourage women to laugh a little, slay a lot, and live with purpose. Lori “Chef Lorious” Rogers is a celebrity chef, cookbook author, and influencer known for her signature "Calibama Cooking," blending California and Alabama flavors. With her warm, down-to-earth style, Chef Lorious has captivated home cooks and professionals alike through her recipes and cooking shows. She is also the creator of Jam Vino, the first wine-infused jam, inspired by her Southern roots and California’s wine country that won a coveted spot in Walmart stores. A sought-after TV personality, Chef Lori has appeared on Good Morning Texas, Good Day DC, Good Day Philadelphia, and GMA among others. Chef Lori Rogers is an accountant by training and an astute businesswoman who loves to inspire others to embrace their uniqueness and let go of the past in order to realize their full potential. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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