This week, powerhouse entrepreneur and CEO Loren Ridinger—co-founder of Market America and SHOP.COM—opens up about the sudden loss of her husband, J.R. Ridinger. Together, they built an empire rooted in ambition, family, and purpose. In this powerful episode, Loren shares how she transformed grief into growth, pain into purpose, and heartbreak into healing. She speaks openly about rediscovering herself, rebuilding confidence, and finding light after loss. If you’ve faced adversity and struggled to move forward, this episode is for you.
In this episode:
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Loren’s love story with her late husband, J.R. Ridinger
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How Loren rebuilt herself after loss
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How Loren carved her own path in life
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Finding blessings in grief
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Navigating deep loss
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The power of self-belief
Here is my favorite quote from this episode:
“Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die to get there.” - Loren Ridinger
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