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But Are We Really Living?

Ellie and Bailey Heard near a Standy of The Ellie Project

One of the greatest tragedies in life is to be alive, but not really living. As I’ve experienced over the past couple of weeks, sometimes our fears and anxieties about the things we can’t control in life keep us locked up in a self-made prison of merely existing and going through the motions of each… Read more »

Finding Courage in Unlikely Places

Bailey Heard speaking at TEDx Marcus High School

Whew! It feels good to be done with my TEDx talk. Sometimes taking a risk and doing something we’re afraid to do builds a whole new level of confidence and strengthens our faith in God’s plans for our lives. I’ve never worked harder on a project. I gave it my all and now all there… Read more »

Choosing the Right Mindset

Bailey Heard and Ellie at a soccer game and a canopy in back

Hi! Thank you so much for your encouragement and prayers about my health. Both the stress test and echocardiogram came back normal, which is great, and the chest pains have subsided quite a bit. More and more I’m thinking the pain could’ve been related to stress and anxiety. So that’s something I’m more consciously trying… Read more »

Wake-Up Call

Bailey Heard walking in a park with Ellie on the back

Hi There! About a month and a half ago I woke up with serious chest pains that worsened when I breathed in the cold air. I was scheduled to speak the next day, so I was a little worried the pain wouldn’t go away before the event. To be on the safe side, I went… Read more »

Sharing YOUR Story

Hi There! I’m coming off of a mountain top kind of week after an incredible speaking event in Florida for Keller Williams. The uplifting experience couldn’t have come at a better time. Prior to last week, I’d received some harsh criticism on social media and was feeling a little discouraged. As strong as I may… Read more »

The Journey

Bailey Heard walking on a beach with daughter Ellie

Hi There! I hope you’re having a great week! Ellie is on spring break and headed to San Diego to spend the rest of the week with my parents, while I’m headed to Florida tomorrow to speak to over 500 Keller Williams agents at an inspirational breakfast on Friday! I’m going to miss my Ellie… Read more »

The Shack

Andrew and Bailey Heard with Ellie on a river bank

This past weekend I went to see the movie, The Shack. It’s one of my all-time favorite books. I remember exactly where I was when I first read it. I was on a cruise with my late husband, Andrew, and his family, and I couldn’t put it down. If you haven’t read the book or… Read more »

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Bailey holding El's upside down and smiling

Hi There! Who doesn’t love to laugh? I once read a quote that said, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Being able to laugh with my late husband, Andrew, even during the most difficult seasons of life, helped me get through some painful moments. I remember listening to Ellen Degeneres’ book, Seriously…I’m Kidding, with Andrew on… Read more »

Supporting One Another

Bailey carrying her daughter Ellie and walking

Hi There! Have you ever had a conversation with someone that made you feel like you weren’t all alone and that what you were feeling was normal? This weekend a friend asked me to reach out to someone who’d also lost a loved one to cancer because he was having a really hard day. (In… Read more »

Living with Clarity

Bailey and Ellie posing for a selfie picture

Hi Friend! Happy belated Valentine’s Day! Hope you got to do something special with the ones you love! Ellie and I are celebrating tonight since yesterday was my Day 30 of the Whole30 and mama’s cravin’ some sushi! I have to tell you, I set out on this Whole30 challenge with the intention of creating… Read more »