# Lisa Hurley

> 5x Anthem Award-winning author, podcaster, and rest advocate. Community builder, and second-generation Reiki Master.

I’m a five-Time Anthem Award-Winning author, podcaster, activist, and community builder. I’m also the author of Space To Exhale and the founder of The Great Exhale.

A thought leader on LinkedIn, I’m in community with more than 130K people, and have been honored/voted as a:

✅ Top 10 Anti-Discrimination Activist worldwide
✅ Black Woman of the Year (2026)
✅ Top 10 LinkedIn Creator in Inclusion & Diversity
✅ LinkedIn Top 50 Black Creator
✅ Top 20 Entrepreneur to Follow on LinkedIn
✅ Introvert to Watch 2023 
✅ Introvert to Watch 2024 (The Great Exhale)

A respected commentator, I have been quoted in Forbes, Essence, Fast Company, Adweek, Entrepreneur, Sweet July, and more.

My book, “Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene Life", has received multiple awards and honors, including: 

🏆 Winner, The Anthem Awards: Gold Anthem Community Voice Award 
🏆 Winner, The Anthem Awards: Bronze Anthem Award, DEI Book
🏆 Honoree: Non-Obvious Book Awards 2025 Trends List: “Take A Break” 
🏆 Winner, Nonfiction Authors Association Book Awards: Gold Award
🏆 Winner, The North American Book Awards: Bronze Award
🏆 Finalist, The American Writing Awards: Best New (Début) Non-Fiction 
🏆 Finalist, The American Writing Awards: Non-Fiction (General) 
🏆 Winner, The Literary Global Book Awards: Best Début Non-Fiction
🏆 Winner, The Author Shout Awards: Reader Ready Top Pick Gold Medal

I’m an introvert–who loves to talk. So I have a thing for podcasts and TV shows. I am the host of Space To Exhale: The Podcast and The Introvert Sisters LIVE! Podcast.

I also have previously co-hosted The Tea on Tap podcast, a hair & beauty show for women with textured tresses. I was also a host and producer of Real Talk on Racism, a public affairs TV show that amplified the issues and voices of people of color. 

Here’s what I can advise you on: 

✅ BOOKS: How to publish, promote, and market your first book
✅ PODCASTING: How to launch and host a podcast
✅ LINKEDiN: How to build a robust, loyal following
✅ INTROVERSION: How to be visible and live authentically as someone with a quiet personality
✅ BRANDING: How to create a brand identity (visual and voice) that is consistent, compelling, and memorable
✅ FUNDRAISING: How to run a successful fundraiser on GoFundMe
✅ AFFIRMATIONS & MANIFESTATION: How to speak your dreams into existence
✅ LIFE/WORK BALANCE: How to create space to exhale in your life and career

I’m looking forward to connecting with you, and to helping you with my 30+ years of experience. Let’s go!

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $300.00

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