Leading with Lori is where personal stories meet professional insights—a space to reflect, grow, and discover fresh perspectives for work and life. Join Lori G. Brown, CEO of PayNW, as she shares practical strategies, authentic stories, and thoughtful advice to empower and inspire your journey.
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Lori G. Brown: January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
I have been trying to write this blog for a long time. Not because I did not want to, but because some stories take a while to find their way out....
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Lori G. Brown: October 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
One Step at a Time
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Lori G. Brown: March 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Having a vision is one thing. Turning it into reality? That’s where it gets interesting.
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Lori G. Brown: February 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
There I was—newly minted CEO of PayNW—when Mike Anderson, our founder and sole board member at the time, sat me down and said, “I’d like you to write...
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Lori G. Brown: February 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Returning to Washington in 2009 felt like hitting reset on life, in the best possible way. After three incredible years in Baltimore and the birth of...
