Lourita is the author of the internationally recognized self-help book Back to Loving Me: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self, and the new book Happy Christmas: 101 Blessings to Be Grateful For All Year Round.
Back to Loving Me is the #1 resource for empowerment in women's centres across Canada. Over 35 organizations use this book in their resource rooms, outreach, and self-esteem/empowerment programs. The book introduces the Self-Empowerment Wheel; its principles are personal responsibility, positive self-image, self-love, inner peace, self-reliance, community, healthy boundaries, and assertiveness.
On the book's website (www.backtolovingme.com) testimonials are included from women's centres and self-help experts like Bob Proctor, star of the movie, "The Secret", and Raymond Aaron, New York Times Bestselling Author of two Chicken Soup for the Soul books. The National Network to End Domestic Violence (USA) has reviewed the book and recommended it on their social media pages.
Lourita has expertise designing and facilitating leadership/empowerment/life skills courses. She has supported women's organizations through public speaking, special events, and fundraising.