Live with Awareness.
Prepare with Intention.
Respond with Strength.

Vigilant Living is a philosophy, a monthly journal, and a podcast community built around the idea that awareness, preparation, and intentional action can save your life — and the lives of people you love. It was founded by Lori Baxley, a violent crime survivor who transformed her experience into a practical framework for everyday safety and resilience. Vigilant Living is not about fear — it's about empowerment.

STARS is Lori's five-pillar framework for Vigilant Living: Scenarios, Triggers, Action, Routines, Stoicism. Each pillar represents a layer of preparedness — from recognizing dangerous situations before they escalate, to knowing how to respond in the moment, to building the resilience to survive and recover afterward. The STARS Framework is woven through everything Lori teaches.

The podcast — Three Sips to Shots Fired: What Happens Before the Sirens — is for anyone who wants to live more safely and intentionally. Whether you're a parent, a professional, a first responder, or simply someone who has ever felt unsafe and wanted to do something about it, this show is for you. Lori covers real scenarios, personal stories, and practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

Subscribing is free and easy. Simply scroll to the sign-up form on this page, enter your email address, and click Subscribe. You'll receive Lori's monthly journal with reflections, podcast updates, and practical vigilance tips delivered directly to your inbox. No spam — ever.

I'm honored that you're considering me as part of your conference, organization, meeting, or special event.

My presentations are designed to do more than simply share information—they're intended to leave audiences thinking differently about awareness, preparedness, resilience, and the decisions we make long before a crisis ever occurs.

Whether your audience is made up of business leaders, first responders, educators, community organizations, women's groups, or faith-based organizations, I work closely with event organizers to tailor each presentation to the goals of your event and the needs of your attendees.

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Thank you again for your interest. I look forward to the possibility of working with you and serving your audience.

Lori loves hearing from her community. You can reach her through the social media links on this page — Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. If you have a story to share, a question to ask, or simply want to say hello, don't hesitate to reach out. Every voice in this community matters, and your experience may help someone else feel less alone.