We had the good fortune of connecting with Lori Garrote and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lori, what are you inspired by?
I’m inspired by the hunger to create , positivity , love and encouragement .

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Most excited about being in a new environment . Even though it’s extremely difficult , I feel like it’s important to step outside of your comfort zone to avoid feeling stagnant . If you are not scared about your future , you can feel lifeless. I want the world to know I will never quit pushing my own boundaries , I will never stop creating music. It’s my mission . I’m beyond excited to finish my latest EP ! Please keep an eye out for it within the next coming months! I can’t wait to share !

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Go to a local live music venue and listen to the amazing talent in LA. Also, any place that is outdoors . Griffith Park , Hollywood Bowl overlook, Runyon Canyon Park, Universal City Overlook all of the beaches including Santa Monica and Laguna. I still have so much to discover myself. I have yet to scratch the surface.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My L.A. community . They rescued me from the mundanity that my life was becoming . Ash Tembe , he has become a mentor and a huge reason why I feel closer to peace and happiness .
My family for supporting me when I knew I had to push my limits .
My friends for picking me up when I fell .
The book ” The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield .

Website: www.lorigarrote.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorigarrote/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lorigarrote

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoriGarroteMusic/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoll2tEBZmW8PMmyuquWeg/featured

Image Credits
Gus Gomez
Christine Prieto
Elle ( Lola )
Radskillz

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