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ABOUT LORI J PARAS

Lori hosts, writes, and narrates SHE Life, a podcast and documentary series exploring spirituality, hidden history, and the Tarot. She never set out to write a book. She spent years living an ordinary life—raising a family, running businesses, and navigating the world like anyone else. But through it all, one truth remained impossible to ignore: the way women were treated, both in faith and in society, hadn’t changed nearly enough.

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Her journey into research and writing began not as an academic pursuit but as a response to a reality she could no longer accept—that women were being mistreated and still subordinate to men.

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Lori at the Hub Bazaar (2018)

In addition to her work as a podcaster and writer, Lori is an entrepreneur and community leader.

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She has successfully built and managed multiple businesses, including her latest endeavour The Hub Bazaar, a retail incubator fostering small business growth.

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Born into Catholicism, Lori left the Roman Catholic Church at eight years of age, driven by an innate sense of justice and a deep questioning spirit to uncover the truth as to why women have not been allowed into the priesthood.

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Lori & her two daughters (1995)

She says, “We are at a turning point where history can be re-examined, and long-silenced voices can finally be heard. My hope is to inspire women to embrace their wisdom, trust their intuition, and step into their rightful place as spiritual leaders, not only within the Roman Catholic Church but also within their respective communities. It’s time.”

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Lori is married, a mother, and a grandmother; this is her Grail quest.

MEDIA & MENTIONS

The Hub Bazaar Presents: Staying Creative After 65 with Lori J. Paras - March 31, 2025

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SHE Life Guided Meditations of the Major Arcana - Feb 2024 - June 2024

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SHE Life Podcast Season 1 - Dec 2022 - Oct 2023

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New Election sign by-law tramples freedom of expression - July 15, 2022

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​Southside Vibe 2022! Ramps Up for Fort William Neighbourhood - June 18, 2022

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​Community Spokes providing hands-on experience with bike mechanic workshops - April 27, 2022

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​Businesswoman Lori Paras will run again for Thunder Bay city council - October 12, 2021

 

​Superior Morning - Lori Paras, Blankets in the Bay - August 20, 2021

​The Hub Bazaar continues to ride out pandemic storm - June 16, 2021


​Asking the Big Questions About Life – Lori Paras - December 13, 2020

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​Monday Morning ‘MUG’ing: Making it work - November 2, 2020

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Window adds to revitalization of south core - September 4, 2020


​Deputation by Lori Paras on Chapples Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility - August 12, 2020


​Council Should Do More during Pandemic – Lori Paras - March 30, 2020

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​Dease Pool set for demolition after vote - December 17, 2019


​Lori Paras – PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise Changemaker Award Winner - November 9, 2019

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​Dease Pool consultation greeted by protestors - November 3, 2019


​Dease Pool Update by Lori Paras - May 3, 2019

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​Letter to the Editor - Blaming members reflects poorly on BIA leadership - February 2, 2019

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​Rally held to save Dease Pool - January 5, 2019

 

​Christmas bows to be hung on Dease Pool fence as part of Friday night rally - January 4, 2019


​Candidates Ledger – Lori Paras – Candidate at Large - October 19, 2018

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​City council needs change, diversity - October 13, 2018

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​Meet the candidates: Lori Paras - October 2, 2018

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Community feast nourishes community connections - January 29, 2018

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​South side businesses facing BIA levy hike - November 24, 2017

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​Spreading colour, healing in neighbourhood - September 29, 2017

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​Incubator for business - April 24, 2017

​Photography of Lori by Priya Singh Rathor

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