Lester F. Strong
In this week’s episode of DREAMLEAPERS® with Harriette Cole, we are honored to welcome Lester F. Strong—a man whose remarkable life journey spans broadcast journalism, educational leadership, and mindfulness advocacy.
From the newsroom to the meditation mat, Lester has cultivated a life grounded in intention, insight, and service. With over four decades of yoga and meditation practice across four continents, and an award-winning career in television journalism, Lester brings a rare blend of depth and clarity to conversations around personal growth, leadership, and purpose.
In this powerful exchange, Lester shares insights from his newly released book, The GREAT LIFE Handbook: Building a Healthy Relationship with Love, Fear, Purpose, and Death. The book is a compelling guide that helps readers reflect deeply and intentionally on how to live with authenticity and peace. Through personal anecdotes, journaling prompts, and wisdom earned over a lifetime, Lester invites us to reframe the way we view our lives—from the inside out.
What you’ll take away from this conversation:
How fear and purpose can coexist—and even support one another
What it means to live contemplatively in a chaotic world
The surprising parallels between journalism, leadership, and mindfulness
How Lester’s work with AARP Experience Corps and educational nonprofits is still transforming lives today
This episode is for anyone seeking clarity, spiritual grounding, and the courage to walk in their purpose—even when the path is uncertain.
📚 The GREAT LIFE Handbook is available now wherever books are sold.
