Get ready, because this episode will leave you speechless.
Today, we're introducing you to one of the most resilient women and small business owners we've ever met! Edie Hand has literally written the book on True Grit!
She's an acclaimed celebrity chef, author, philanthropist, speaker and businesswoman who's all about family. In fact, Edie's own family includes—the one and only—Elvis Presley.
Edie's faced incredible tragedies in both her personal and professional life, but as you'll come to discover as you listen to her talk about the impact of those things, what she leads with is absolute joy. Challenges and losses that would bring most of us to our knees became the bedrock upon which Edie rebuilt not only her own life but the foundation that shored up the lives of so many others. She took hardships and turned them into toolkits, creating uplift around people as they built their own businesses—and lives—into legacies of connection, prosperity and endurance.
From losing siblings to death, to kicking cancer to the curb—not one, but four times!— and facing devastating business setbacks, Edie knows a thing or two about hard knocks. She shares a whole lot of wisdom around self-limiting beliefs, the role workaholism and other escapes play in poor health and business challenges, and ultimately, the way out.
But don't let the heavy backstory fool you. This episode celebrates the quirky, endearing and just plain funny moments in life, from trips to Graceland where Elvis vetted Edie's potential suitors; to Edie wearing Phyllis Diller's boas and laughing at herself while wielding a rhinestone cigarette holder and engaging in a little cheeky self-talk in the mirror; to the beautiful legacy of uplift she created around a multitude women as Edie invited them to share their own stories of survival and True Grit.
This is one show you don't want to miss! Tune in to tap into what Edie calls the "pearls" you add to the string of your life with each lesson, joyful and rough, and some of the resources Edie's created to help small business owners just like her—and you—grow their businesses and thrive.
Cool links referenced in this episode:
- Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show - Edie recalled watching her cousin, Elvis, on this show. We can only imagine it was one of these broadcasts!
- Edie Hand Books - Edie has written over 25 books and we touched on only a handful in this episode.
- Mopping With Your Pearls On (The Pearls Of Life) - Read through all of the pearls and even print off for inspiration!
- Women of True Grit - The brand which Edie foresees being her legacy.
- The Last Ride Documentary - See how Edie's sharing her story on the big screen like she spoke about in this episode.
Extra Goodies:
- More Podcasts with Edie! - Our American Stories
- "A Better Tomorrow" - Listen to the full song and watch highlights from The Last Ride Documentary below.
Music/Production by: Andy Kautz | Lyrics/Melody by: Elle Vee & Victoria Plummer | Featured Singer: Victoria Plummer
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Credits:
Produced and directed by Samantha Castro and Karolyn Hart. Additional support by Sue Braiden, Richard Brashear, Audrey Duncan and Sue Jenks. Theme music by Noah Smith. Ad music by Rhythm Scott. Mixed by Samantha Castro.
Music in this episode:
- Hill “Dilution Of Distress”
- OBOY “Step”
- Rhythm Scott “Lift It Up and Feel Good”
- Isaac Joel “Inky Caps”
- Cast Of Characters “Many Blessings”
