Michelle Hord's story is one of unimaginable grief but also one of resilience and hope. In this episode of The Life Shift, Michelle shares her journey of overcoming tragedy and finding a new purpose in life.
"I remember driving up on the scene, and I just knew that it was my child. There was no doubt in my mind. And I remember getting out of the car and running towards him, and they wouldn't let me get close. And I just remember hearing somebody say, 'Ma'am, you don't want to see this. Turn around and walk back to your car.' And I just remember thinking, 'I want to see my child. I want to see my child.'" - Michelle Hord
Michelle's life was turned upside down when her daughter was murdered by a family member. She shares the heart-wrenching moment when she arrived at the scene and knew immediately that it was her child. But instead of letting grief consume her, Michelle found the strength to keep going and honor her daughter’s memory.
Throughout the episode, Michelle talks about the importance of self-care and how she found healing through therapy and other forms of self-care. She also discusses the power of community and how the support of others helped her through the darkest moments.
If you're struggling with grief or looking for inspiration to overcome a difficult time in your life, this episode is a must-listen. Michelle's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.
Michelle D. Hord is a media executive, author, and speaker. She founded Hope Warrior, Inc. to provide consulting services for talent recruitment, workforce leadership training, and broadcast writing and producing. Hope Warrior's clients include NBC News, CBS Studios, Univision, and LVMH of North America.
Hord is an author and has been featured on national media such as O Magazine, The Tamron Hall Show, Good Morning America, and The Talk. She also founded Gabrielle's Wings, Inc., a nonprofit that provides education, recreation, and culture to children of color from vulnerable communities. The organization has allocated over $450,000 to projects with partners on three continents.
Hord is a member of the Advisory Board for Howard University’s School of Communications and the past Chair of the Hampton University Scripps School of Communications Advisory Board. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc.
Find out more at https://michelledhord.com/ and https://www.gabrielleswings.org/.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to the show and Michelle D. Hord
00:10:02 Overcoming Challenges And Moving Forward In Producing And News
00:15:23 Co-parenting And Divorce Plans
00:18:46 A Mother's Intuition In The Face Of Tragedy
00:25:27 The Impact Of Trauma And Loss In Recent Years
00:28:44 The Healing Power Of A Book
00:38:30 Honoring A Loved One's Spirit Through Meaningful Work
00:42:17 Reflections On Life's Challenges
00:48:17 Building Resilience And Trust In Yourself
00:51:19 Advice For Coping With Grief And Supporting Others
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