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A World of Difference
A World of Difference
🎙 A World of Difference with Lori Adams-Brown 🌎✨ This is NOT your average podcast. If you’re ready for real talk about how our differences make us stronger, you’re in the right place. 🚀 A World of Difference sits at the powerful intersection of society, culture, and travel, bringing together authentic leaders, bold thinkers, and inspiring changemakers who are shaking things up. 💡🔥 From bestselling authors who challenge the way we think, to nonprofit leaders making an impact, to survivors sharing hard-earned wisdom, this podcast dives deep into the conversations that change lives. And if you believe in the transformative power of travel to open minds and shift perspectives, you’re going to love this journey. Let’s bring our differences to the table—and use them to change the world. 💪🌍 🎧 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
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A World of Difference

🎙 A World of Difference with Lori Adams-Brown 🌎✨

This is NOT your average podcast. If you’re ready for real talk about how our differences make us stronger, you’re in the right place. 🚀

A World of Difference sits at the powerful intersection of society, culture, and travel, bringing together authentic leaders, bold thinkers, and inspiring changemakers who are shaking things up. 💡🔥

From bestselling authors who challenge the way we think, to nonprofit leaders making an impact, to survivors sharing hard-earned wisdom, this podcast dives deep into the conversations that change lives. And if you believe in the transformative power of travel to open minds and shift perspectives, you’re going to love this journey.

Let’s bring our differences to the table—and use them to change the world. 💪🌍

🎧 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

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About the Host

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Lori Adams-Brown

Podcast Host &. Executive Producer

Lori Adams-Brown is Director, Global Talent Development in a Silicon Valley tech company. She hosts the top 5% global podcast A World of Difference, where she interviews authentic leaders about their unique differences and encouraging us all to make a difference around the world together. She is an international speaker and consultant with over 20 years of global management work experience from living and working on 3 continents. She sits on the Silicon Valley Executive Board of How Women Lead and on the board of Justice Revival in Washington, D.C.

Raised in international schools in Costa Rica and Venezuela, and having lived and worked in Southeast Asia for 20 years, Lori has led cross-functional global teams to do everything from tsunami relief to community development to business. As a former international relief & development leader, she has led distributed global teams in multiple countries where she learned to speak six languages. She has spoken to audiences in Singapore, Venezuela, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, and all over the US. She holds a BA in both Sociology and Spanish and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies.

Her happy place is sipping a flat white coffee and having a deep conversation while enjoying either a beach or mountain vacation with the love of her life, Jason, their urbanite TCK teens, and rescue dog.

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A joyous listen each time
I recently met Lori and had the privilege of being a guest on A World of Difference. In preparing for our conversation, I spent hours listening to past episodes, and was struck by Lori’s extraordinary ability to hold space for each guest and their lived experience. Her own global perspective shines through in every question she asks, shaped by her life beyond the bubble of the U.S. Lori approaches every dialogue with empathy, curiosity, and depth, creating a meaningful experience not only for he
Real talk and actual interviews
I really appreciated how Lori is able to have a conversation that balances her sharing her own story and the guest sharing their perspectives. The topics are interesting and relatable.
Finding Freedom: Owning Our Stories, Setting Boundaries, and Leading with Strength
Being a guest on Lori Adams-Brown’s podcast was a truly meaningful experience. Our conversation was both personal and professional—deep, poignant, and necessary. For thought leaders and listeners who are navigating how to tell their story, find their voice, and set boundaries, this podcast is a must. Lori creates a space where stories collide with the high-control religious structures we once participated in—but that’s not where the story ends. Together, we explored what it means to move forward
Great to be a guest
Loved being a guest on Lori’s show. She made it a smooth and comfortable conversation. Lori’s got her hands in all sort of interesting and important initiatives and she brings a ton to the conversation! Tune in!
Wonderful host, rich conversation
I was a guest on A World of Difference and loved the experience. Lori is warm, insightful, and knowledgeable host who facilitates fantastic conversations.
Your Guide to Navigate a Toxic Workplace
I had such a great time joining this episode to talk about a topic that’s near and dear to my heart - navigating toxic work environments and building psychologically safe, respectful workplaces. As a guest, I got to bust some of the biggest myths I hear far too often: “It’s just part of the job,” “You’re overreacting,” or the dreaded, “Don’t speak up. You’ll be seen as the problem.” Spoiler alert: none of those are true, and staying silent only fuels the dysfunction. We dug into what psych
Yes! Misalignment is Expensive! (Ep. Yvonne Jackson)
Thanks for having me on your show. If even one team uses what we discussed to better align their strategy with their business priorities, I’ll consider it time well spent. Because misalignment is expensive, but it doesn't have to be!
Love hearing diverse perspectives
Lori is such a fabulous host and asks great questions of her guests, who come from such a huge variety of backgrounds.
LOVED IT!
This was my first time listening to this podcast but it will not be my last!!!! Lori, thanks so much for making this world a little better!
A podcast that shines light and brings hope to many!
Lori is a gifted podcast host, pulling out gems and wisdom from her guests on important topics we all face in today's world.
Great host!
I really enjoyed being a guest on the show. Lori does a wonderful job of leading the conversation keeping her audience in mind.
Stories that are making a difference!
Listening and learning from all of the unique perspectives each week is always a highlight of my week. Lori does a great job of challenging us to think differently and get outside of our comfort zones to make a difference in our world.
Great podcast!
I really enjoy this podcast! The host has traveled all over and you’ll listen to really relevant , thought provoking discussions!
Best new podcast of 2020
The discussions on these podcasts are real, relevant, and relatable. Looking forward to many, many more episodes.
Love this podcast!!!!
This podcast is led by someone who has some amazing experiences growing up in Venezuela and then working in Indonesia and Singapore for 20 years. She is an excellent communicator and story teller. Love this podcast!
One of my favorite podcasts
I love this idea and the discussions Would 100% recommend it
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This podcast truly lives up to its name by delivering thought-provoking content that opens up new avenues of understanding. Lori’s meaningful conversations about our diverse world is a delight to listen to. - Ash & The Capsho Team
Packed with nuggets
I am loving this podcast! Lori is so good at interviewing her guests…and she generously shares her window into the interesting conversations with us podcast listeners. I feel like we all need a Lori in our lives!
Sleep Talking with Dr Krakow
Lori is a fantastic interviewer as well as having the knack for bringing up personal experiences with sleep to keep things in conversation mode. As much as I love teaching, conversations are so much more refreshing and informative than didactics. Well done, Lori. Thanks so much the opportunity to speak with your audience worldwide listeners.
Weaving it all together
One of the things I love most about this podcast is that it brings together so many different threads: politics, religion, self-help, organizing for change, etc. In a world so focused on individual parts, listening to folks engaging with the whole is emboldening and exciting.
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