Lorien Chanel is an author, aspiring actress, entrepreneur, Pilates instructor, and pursuing a pre-medical academic track. With interests spanning the arts, health and wellness, business, and education, Lorien represents a generation of young women unafraid to explore the many dimensions of who they are and who they are becoming.
Lorien is an author of Pretty Girl Pretty Girl, co-authored with her mother, Karen Wells-Gradney. The collection of poetry brings together the perspectives of a daughter and mother to explore beauty, self-worth, identity, personal growth, and the experiences that shape how women and girls learn to see themselves.
Through her writing, Lorien offers the perspective of a young woman navigating the journey of discovering and defining beauty, confidence, identity, and self-acceptance for herself. Her voice brings an important generational perspective to Pretty Girl Pretty Girl, demonstrating that while mothers and daughters may experience life from different vantage points, many of the emotions, questions, and lessons surrounding womanhood can connect generations.
Lorien's interests extend well beyond writing. She is pursuing acting while continuing to develop her creative voice and explore opportunities for artistic expression. She is also a business owner, reflecting an entrepreneurial spirit and an early commitment to building something of her own.
Her interest in health and wellness is equally important to her journey. As a college student on a pre-medical track, Lorien is developing an educational foundation centered on health, science, and service. As a Pilates instructor, she also brings wellness into practice, helping others recognize the importance of movement, strength, balance, and caring for the body.
Although her interests span several fields, they share a common theme: growth. Whether through education, entrepreneurship, wellness, acting, or writing, Lorien continues to explore her abilities while developing her own definition of purpose and success.
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl reflects an important part of that journey. Its message reaches beyond outward appearance and encourages readers to consider the beauty found in individuality, resilience, self-awareness, growth, and knowing one's worth.
For Lorien Chanel, being a “pretty girl” is not simply about what others see. It is about discovering who you are, recognizing the value within yourself, and having the confidence to continue becoming the woman you were created to be.
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