Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics such as abortion, rape, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and cancer.
Elise Hurd is a woman of resilience, creativity, and faith. Her journey has been anything but linear—from navigating life as a pregnant teen and young single mother to building a Kingdom-focused career that serves some of the most successful business leaders in the world. Elise has faced challenges that could have held her back, including fighting off cancer with holistic methods while raising her seven children. Instead, she embraces each plot twist as an opportunity to grow in purpose and strength.
Today, Elise is a Certified Conversion Copywriter and Marketing Strategist, empowering visionary business owners to connect their personal stories with their mission in the marketplace. With over a decade of professional experience as a communicator, Elise’s personal God-stories have been featured by Focus on the Family®, the CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible, and AXIS. She is also the founder of Joy School, where she equips others to deepen their intimacy with God, steward their calling, and live with unshakable joy.
When she’s not crafting transformative copy, sharing stories of God’s goodness on her Hope & Reason podcast, or leading Joy School, Elise is probably feeding her seven snackaholic children, planning her next design renovation project, or finding humor in the chaos of everyday life.
Elise is Created Worthy.
The Episode Rundown:
✨ Growing up in Texas
✨ Oldest of 9 Children
✨ Having an Abortion at 18
✨ Miraculous Encounter with God
✨ God as Hope & Reason
✨ Growing Up Fast When You Have a Kid Young
✨ Goal of Radical Obedience
✨ Healing from Cancer
✨ Journaling as a Creative Processing Method
+ SO MUCH MORE!
ELISE’S CREATIVE PROCESSING METHOD: Journaling to process life, express emotions, and receive from God.
Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.
Elise's Daughter, Selah's Writing - "There was a date set for my death." - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1joLzBSfL5xWEitMWCEMG3QBS0LBdaDTg/view?usp=drive_link
CONNECT WITH ELISE HURD:
WEBSITE - www.elisehurd.com
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/elisemhurd/
EMAIL - elise@elisehurd.com
CALLING ALL FEMALE BUSINESS LEADERS:
HEART SOUL STRENGTH IS HERE!
Are you a woman in business who finds it difficult at times to balance your work, family, and faith? Do you feel disconnected from your purpose because of the constant distractions and demand to perform in your everyday life?
Are you ready to rise into leadership with all your heart, soul, and strength?
Join the community.
WEBSITE: https://heartsoulstrength.org/ ← FREE LEADERS GUIDE AVAILABLE!
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