Glimpse into Me

04 Nov

Posted at 10:20h in change-agent, Glimpse into Me, Love, Social-Emotional Leadership, SOMO Leadership by

In the past few months, there has been lots of transition and change. I started a new decade and moved to a new coast, a new city and a new life, really—from teacher to student again—this time for a PhD in applied positive psychology. It’s taken me a minute to get my feet wet, adjust to a new life(style), and find my new normal. Of course, I'm still missing my east coast family and friends.  I forgot how traumatic bold transitions can be. When I give myself the permission to be human, I let my process continue to unfold exactly...

04 Sep

Posted at 10:38h in Glimpse into Me, PhD Life by

I don’t use the word “epic” often, but it is perfect to describe the 3,500-mile cross-country road trip journey-odyssey-pilgrimage I made from Philadelphia to California this past month.  Three-and-a-half of us (my cockapoo Ryder in tow also) traveled through twelve states in ten days. It was really such a beautiful way to see my home country and get to know friends on a deeper level. It also gave me time to grieve what I’m losing in this move, and pause to consider what I’m gaining, as I transition to life in California to be a doctoral student in psychology. The...

16 Jul

Posted at 08:54h in Glimpse into Me, Positive Psychology by

I’ll begin my studies at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) in Claremont, CA this September. I’ll live in Pomona which is a mile from the University-- halfway between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. I’m excited and nervous and happy and sad – all the feels going on right now as Ryder and I prepare to close out life in Philadelphia and head out west to start a new chapter. I’ve always known I’d get a doctorate – even from a very young age when I would think about PhD I’d get an intuitive feeling in my body of knowing that would one...

27 Jan

Posted at 13:13h in Glimpse into Me by

I wrote this as I was applying for high school teaching jobs in the spring of 2000. It's my philosophy of education. The piece was inspired by teachers I have had, so is totally a co-creation of  ideas from teachers to students to teachers to students. Yes, this is still is my philosophy. I believe there are good implications for how this can be used in the world today. ...

22 Nov

Posted at 17:31h in Glimpse into Me, Human Nature by

There are several dog parks in my neighborhood, one behind the grocery store on South Street and the other, on the east end of the neighborhood, which is named for Mario Lanza, an Italian opera singer who grew up in the area. I take Ryder there to run and play – and for me to do some research on nature and behavior. I’m curious as to why we are so disconnected and divisive these days. There is so much to learn about human and other animal natures by taking a walk to the park. Hands down, people are weird.  Human beings...

02 Aug

Posted at 12:26h in family, Glimpse into Me, Love by

Last month, my brother in law, Mike, died after fighting a valiant fight with cancer. He was 54 years old. While Mike’s death was foreseen and we were each able to have special moments with a special man before he transitioned, it still does not take away the sadness of loss and the readjustment of “normal” life, both of which take time. My sister, her children and our entire family and friends have rallied together in a beautiful way; I am so grateful they are my tribe. While I’ve lost people in my life, including my brother at a young age,  never...

31 Mar

Posted at 08:24h in Business, fear, Glimpse into Me, Love by

I had to do some mental calisthenics in launching this site: First, there is so much to consider: Which picture is the best picture? How do I want to describe my offerings? How can I cull together the most powerful testimonials? Then, there are the polarities to balance from my ego to my heart. Polarities are interdependent variables pairs that coexist as energy systems where both are important, but not to the neglect of the other. Deciding to denote myself “Public Figure” on my Facebook professional page took a minute. Who am I to self proclaim public figure? “Oh, no, is this too much...

29 Mar

Posted at 21:20h in Glimpse into Me by

Ladies and Gentleman, may I please humbly and appreciatively introduce you to my new home on the interwebs: www.louisalloro.com. Putting together a brand is damn hard work, especially when it’s a personal brand and especially when your life is your work. (Note: I am not living only to work; I navigate work & play quite nicely.) The truth is, though, I’ve been called to do what I do. Seriously. It’s a crazy feeling—to be called to your work; to be a part of something larger than yourself. It’s like participating in a theatrical production where everyone has a role to play on...

01 Oct

Posted at 13:11h in Glimpse into Me by

Linkedin reminds me that it's my 8 year work anniversary of being a social entrepreneur in the positive psychology, mindfulness, wellbeing space. (We didn't even use the word wellbeing in 2008.) I've worked primarily as a solopreneur and then on a city-wide initiative (born out of my Master's capstone) called SOMO Leadership Labs, a dream come true. SOMO was an experiment. We landed in Cleveland Ohio for a beautiful bit of transformative time with lots of real data, positive outcomes, and friends for life. So many. Most recently, I've joined The Flourishing Center and I get to work every day with my best friend Emiliya Zhivotovskaya and...

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