Maria Lören Designs

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Maria Lören Designs × House of Lören

The Next Chapter Immersion

A private exploration of who you’ve become, what you stand for, and how you want to be seen, heard, and remembered in the chapter ahead.

About ten to twelve minutes. Share only what feels comfortable.

You’ve built a career. You’ve created impact. You’ve become the person people depend on.

But what happens when you begin asking what you want next?

Not because everything you’ve built is wrong. Not because you have to start over.

But because the woman you’ve become deserves a professional presence and a future that reflect her fully.

This is a private moment to explore what matters now, what you’ve earned the right to own, and what you’d like to build next. There are no perfect answers, and you don’t need to know exactly where you’re going.

We begin with who you are.

Welcome back. Your answers are waiting.

Your responses are collected for Maria Lören Designs to review your discovery inquiry. Nothing here asks about your finances, health, or confidential details from past employers.

Your progress is saved only in this browser, on this device. If you’re on a shared or public computer, finish in one sitting or use “Clear my saved answers” when you’re done.

Created and led by Maria Lören Creative Director, Brand Strategist & Certified Life Coach

Layer One of five

The Crossroads

Understanding what brought you to this moment. Nothing here implies anything is wrong with the life you have now.

First, how may I address you?

Your name and email are used only so Maria Lören Designs can review your responses and follow up on your inquiry.

Which professional season are you in right now?

Select all that reflect where you are right now. More than one may apply.

What prompted you to explore something different now?

Choose up to three. Many women name more than one.

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Which parts of your professional life still feel aligned, and which no longer do?Optional

Choose up to three in each. Leave either blank if it doesn't apply.

Still feels aligned

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No longer feels aligned

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In the next twelve months, what do you most want to change or achieve?

Choose up to two.

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How accurately does your current professional presence represent the woman and leader you've become?

Move the slider to where it feels true today. There is no right place to land.

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Layer Two of five

The Woman

Exploring the person beyond her roles and accomplishments. Share only what feels comfortable. This is discovery, not therapy.

Which values will you not compromise?

Select all that feel essential to you.

What has become more important to you at this stage?

Select everything that feels important in this season of your life.

What energizes you most about the work you do?Optional

Choose up to three.

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Which parts of you are least visible in your professional life?Optional

Choose up to two, then tell me what you want to carry forward.

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What do people often misunderstand or overlook about you?Optional

A sentence or two is plenty.

Layer Three of five

The Authority

Identifying the experience, expertise, and perspective only you can bring. No confidential details are needed: no client names, no figures.

Which professional capabilities are your greatest strengths?

Choose up to four.

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What do people consistently seek you out for, and what do you want to be known for next?

Short phrases are perfect.

Which result, transformation, or story are you proud of, and what does it show about how you work?Optional

Keep it discreet: no client names or confidential figures.

What do you do exceptionally well that you've become so accustomed to doing, you sometimes forget how valuable it is?Optional

Take your time with this one.

Which audiences, organizations, or communities would benefit most from your expertise?

Choose up to three.

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What already exists, in some form, that supports your authority?Optional

Select all that apply. This helps Maria see what's already built.

Layer Four of five

The Voice

Discovering how you want to express yourself and be experienced. Neither end of any continuum is better. They simply describe you.

What could you talk about with enthusiasm, and what conversations do you wish more professionals were having?Optional

Rough thoughts are welcome.

Who do you most want to reach, and how should they feel after interacting with you?Optional

Choose up to two, then up to three.

Who I most want to reach

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How I want people to feel afterward

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Which forms of public expression appeal to you?

Select all that appeal to you. There's no obligation to choose a platform because it's popular.

What should your public presence never feel like?Optional

Select every one that applies. These become boundaries in anything designed for you.

Where do your instincts sit?Optional

Move each slider toward the end that feels more like you. Leave it alone if neither does.

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If your professional presence walked into a room before you did, what would you want people to notice?Optional

Play with this one.

Layer Five of five

The Horizon

Discovering what you want to build, and what support would make it possible. Nothing here commits you to anything.

Which professional directions interest you?

Choose up to three, then your top priority for the next ninety days.

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What would success feel like twelve months from now?Optional

Then what excites you, and what still feels unclear.

Which kinds of support would you value?

Select everything you would value.

If you gave yourself permission to design this next chapter around what matters to YOU, what would you want it to become?Optional

This is the last question. Take a breath, and answer in whatever way feels honest.

Before you send

Review Your Responses

Take a last look. Nothing has been sent yet. You can return to any layer and change an answer.

What you’ve shared so far is already enough to begin.

Meet Maria Lören

Maria Lören Creative Director · Brand Strategist · Certified Life Coach Founder, Maria Lören Designs & House of Lören

Creative Director. Brand Strategist. Certified Life Coach.

A woman who believes there’s always more to your story.

I’ve spent 20+ years building brands, leading creative teams, and turning big ideas into experiences that make people feel something.

I’ve helped household brands grow, led creative teams through ambitious campaigns, and turned ideas into experiences that connect, move, and inspire. And through it all, one thing has remained constant… my belief that great creative work starts with understanding people.

But here’s what matters just as much to me… the women behind the accomplishments.

I’m deeply passionate about helping women recognize their value, reconnect with their ambitions, and see possibilities for themselves they may not have considered before.

Because I’ve lived the transitions, too. I’ve built successful careers, navigated unexpected changes, and experienced what happens when the life you’ve known suddenly asks you to imagine something different.

And that’s a big part of why I created House of Lören.

The transformation isn’t simply about building a better brand. It’s about what happens to the woman behind it.

Through thoughtful conversations, creative exploration, and meaningful guidance, I help women uncover what makes them extraordinary, find the words to express it, and begin turning their next vision into something real.

It’s about more than walking away with a beautiful brand or a plan. It’s about walking away seeing yourself differently… with greater clarity about who you are, what you bring to the table, and what’s possible next.

And that is the work I absolutely love.

With warmth,
Maria Lören
Founder, Maria Lören Designs & House of Lören

Your next chapter deserves a conversation.

You’ve taken time to reflect. If you’d like to explore what comes next together, I’d love to hear your story.

Maria Lören Designs × House of Lören

This reflection is an invitation to think, not a diagnosis, a prediction, or a promise of any outcome. It was built only from what you chose to share.