My Life Behind Bras

About Lori Kaplan

Lori Kaplan is a New York–based entrepreneur, advocate, and strategist whose work is rooted in integrity, resilience, and a deep understanding of human behavior. Over the course of her career, Lori has built, led, and navigated businesses and initiatives centered around trust, discretion, and meaningful human connection. Her work reflects a consistent commitment to dignity not as an abstract idea, but as something practical, lived, and expressed through action. For more than two decades, Lori worked closely with women in highly personal and often unseen moments experiences that shaped her perspective on identity, confidence, and vulnerability. These insights now inform her writing, speaking, and ongoing work.

A Legacy of Experience

Lori is the founder and former CEO of BraTenders NYC, a pioneering service business that specialized in personalized wardrobe solutions for clients across Broadway, film, and television.
Under her leadership, the company became known for:

Work & Advocacy

Lori’s work extends beyond business into direct, human-centered impact. She has organized and contributed essential clothing donations for individuals affected by major disasters, including Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. She has also supported individuals in deeply personal moments of need guided by a belief that dignity often begins with the most basic essentials.

Philosophy

Lori’s approach is grounded in what is real, useful, and honest.
She does not operate from theory alone, but from lived experience bringing together psychology, systems thinking, and a deep respect for the complexity of human lives.
Across everything she does, her focus remains consistent:
integrity, dignity, and meaningful impact.

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