We recently had the chance to connect with Lydia Knorr and have shared our conversation below.
Lydia, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Integrity for sure. Because when you are acting and making choices that reflect your purest, most evolved, and wisest inner self, you naturally exude an energy and a positivity that’s contagious and are operating from a place of authentic emotional intelligence.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi. I’m Lydia Knorr, an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and TEDx storyteller. I speak and lead workshops on topics close to my heart: wellbeing through self-discovery, and navigating change with resilience and grace. I came by way of this work honestly and humbly with my own personal journey of loss, illness, and transformation. I believe deeply in the power of the human spirit to heal and to grow and I am inspired to pay forward the lessons I have learned so that I can inspire others to find meaning and empowerment through their own pivotal life moments.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
The moment that most shaped how I see the world was the day my husband died. As heartbreaking as it was, I felt a deep sense of gratitude for the love we shared, the life we built together, and the memories that will remain with me forever. That experience opened me up to seeing life through a new lens and grounded me in resilience, grace, and a deep trust in the human spirit’s ability to heal and grow.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering stripped away all the noise and left me face-to-face with what truly matters: love, connection, and the courage to keep moving forward. Success celebrates outcomes, but suffering teaches presence, perspective, and the profound strength we don’t know we have until life calls us to rise up.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, the public version of me is real, but it’s not the whole story. I genuinely am a positive person who looks for the silver linings, even on the hardest days. That outlook is part of who I am, but it doesn’t mean I don’t struggle or have low moments. What I’ve learned is that honouring both the light and the dark is what makes me authentic, and that choosing positivity, even when it isn’t easy, is how I keep moving forward.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I am finally doing what I believe I was born to do – using my voice to inspire, uplift, and remind others of their own strength. This chapter of my life feels like alignment – between who I am, what I’ve lived, and how I serve. It’s the chapter I consciously wrote for myself, honouring the little girl who always knew she was meant to help others find meaning through life’s challenges. Whether I’m speaking from a stage or a page, or connecting one-on-one, my mission remains the same: to use my voice to spark hope, healing, and growth in others.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lydiaknorr.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/@discovering_y.o.u._
- Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/lydia-knorr-3ab1489
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/lydiaknorrMHSc
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