Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Yengyee Lor of Twin Cities

Yengyee Lor shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Yengyee, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
I think many of us, including myself, quietly struggle with not having all the answers. There are times in business when I feel stagnant or unsure about the next right move. It’s easy to question yourself and wonder if you’re still growing in the right direction.

When I find myself there, I use the same tools I teach others. I slow down, reflect, and realign with my why. It reminds me that clarity is not in the chase but rooted in purpose and my truth.

At Faithful Consulting, we help people and organizations do the same. Growth begins when you give yourself permission to be honest about where you are and brave enough to move toward what’s next.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Yengyee Lor, Founder and CEO of Faithful Consulting, a leadership and organizational development firm that helps people and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. My journey began in social work and counseling, where I witnessed the dedication of people working to serve others. What stayed with me was realizing that those who cared the most often didn’t have the support or environment they needed to thrive.

That realization became the foundation of Faithful Consulting. I wanted to help build workplaces where people could do meaningful work and still feel supported, seen, and valued. Today, we partner with organizations to strengthen leadership, strategy, and culture so that both people and missions can succeed together.

What sets us apart is our deep understanding of diverse cultures and human behavior. We know that lasting change happens when you honor both what drives people and how culture shapes the way people lead, connect, and grow. That’s where transformation truly begins.

Alongside Faithful Consulting, I host Uncover More Good, a media show that uplifts stories of leadership, resilience, and community impact. I also own Lor Luxe Live, an e-commerce boutique that helps women express confidence and strength through style. Though they each serve different audiences, all of my work shares one purpose: to help people rise, lead with heart, and create spaces where good can grow.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship that has most shaped how I see myself is my relationship with God. I grew up in a family of faith and followed all the traditions that came with it. I believed in Him, but for a long time, I wasn’t sure if that belief was truly mine or something I carried out of duty to my family.

When it came time to take my confirmation, I chose not to. I couldn’t say yes to something I didn’t yet understand. I needed to know who God was to me, not just who He was to everyone else. So I went searching for the truth. I questioned, wandered, and sought understanding.

In that search, I found that truth had never left me. It had been with me all along, waiting patiently until I was ready to see it. Coming back to my faith was not about returning to religion but returning to unconditional love, something no one can ever take away.

Everyone has the right to believe in what feels true for them. For me, my faith is my truth. It is my grounding, my peace, and my compass. It shapes how I live, how I lead, and how I serve. It is the honor I give to others and the purpose that guides my life.

What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the defining wounds of my life has been how the world, intentionally or not, can make us forget our worth. As we move through life, we’re constantly measured by other people’s expectations, achievements, money, and status. Over time, those measures can make you question your value and who you are without them. I’ve come to believe that one of life’s greatest lessons is learning how to hold on to your truth and your worth, even when the storms of life try to strip it away.

For me, self-worth has often felt like a battery that needs recharging. I healed by learning unconditional love through my two children. They taught me what love without conditions truly feels like, a love that doesn’t need to be earned or proven. Loving them helped me see that I deserved that same kind of love from myself.

My healing came from turning that love inward. I stopped defining my worth by what I achieved or how others saw me, and started defining it by grace, truth, and compassion. Self-worth doesn’t need permission. It was always there. We earned it through birthing into this earth. I just needed to remember it belonged to me, too.

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. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
There’s a saying in Hmong, “Tsis txhob ntse dhau,” which means don’t be too smart. I’ve always loved that because it’s true. When we think we’re too smart, we start believing we already have the answers. We stop being curious. We stop growing.

Sometimes smart people forget the beauty of being a little silly. We chase knowledge, ideas, and the next big light bulb moment, and forget what it means to just be present. Working with children in my previous life taught me that. Children don’t worry about being perfect or proving anything. They play, laugh, fall, get back up, and keep going. They remind us that joy and wonder are not childish; they are human.

And just because we can build or create something as smart people doesn’t always mean we should. Wisdom isn’t found only in what we achieve but in knowing when to pause, reflect, and choose what is good and meaningful.

Being smart isn’t about always knowing more. It’s about remembering what really matters. Life is short. Go dance in the rain a little. That might just be the smartest thing you do.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What will you regret not doing? 
What I would regret most is not doing everything I am passionate about. I have learned that purpose isn’t just one thing. It is made up of many callings that speak to you throughout your life. Each passion, each idea, each dream holds a piece of who you are meant to become.

I really just want to use and maximize all of my gifts and potential. I want to live knowing I gave everything I was given, not out of pressure but out of gratitude. For me, passion is what gives life meaning. It is what connects my work, my creativity, and my service to others.

Whether it is leading Faithful Consulting, hosting Uncover More Good, or creating through Lor Luxe Live, each of these paths began with passion. I would regret letting fear, comfort, or uncertainty stop me from living them fully. We only get one life, and I want to use mine to its fullest. To live with purpose, serve with heart, and make something meaningful that outlives me.

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