Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan Walsh
Brendan Walsh is the host of the Enthusiastic Life podcast - where he interviews friends, colleagues, and all around interesting people to learn about their origin stories, what's made them successful, what lessons they've learned throughout life and most importantly what's bringing them joy
Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan Walsh
Entrepreneurship and AI Automation | ELP 06 Lori McColl
EPISODE 05 — Taking the Leap with Lori McColl: Entrepreneurship, AI, and Belief in Yourself
In this powerful conversation, Brendan Walsh sits down with Detroit-based entrepreneur Lori McColl, a visionary leader helping companies unlock growth through AI agents and automation.
Lori opens up about the scary but rewarding journey of stepping out on your own, navigating the risks of entrepreneurship, and learning to bet on yourself. From their shared experiences at the Detroit Athletic Club to the personal mindset shifts that come with starting something from scratch, this episode is packed with inspiration for anyone chasing their next big leap.
We cover:
🚀 Why Lori left the corporate world to start her own company
🧠 How she’s helping businesses use AI and automation to move faster
🫣 The real, raw fear that comes with building something from the ground up
🏋️♂️ Stories from the DAC and what elite performance means off the court
🙏 The importance of trusting your gut and taking more risks in life
Whether you're dreaming of launching your own business or just need a reminder to go for it, this one’s for you.
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🎥 Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media
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