Lisa Hurley

Author | Founder of The Great Exhale

Lisa Hurley is a five-time Anthem Award-winning author, speaker, and podcaster. Her work converges at the nexus of self-care, community care, joy, and rest.
 
Hurley is the author of Space To Exhale: A Handbook For Curating A Soft, Centered, Serene Life (Wiley), a transformational title that helps people beat burnout and embrace rest. Part memoir, part meditation guide, part self-care manifesto, Space To Exhale inspires us all to remove our superhero capes, put our masks on first, and create lasting life-work balance.
 
Recognized by The Anthem Awards, the North American Book Awards, and the American Writing Awards, Space To Exhale has been widely celebrated for its cultural impact.
 
In addition to her work as an author, Lisa is the Founder of The Great Exhale, a serene virtual community focused on sisterhood and soft living, where Black women can relax, lay their burdens down, and exhale.
 
A respected cultural commentator, Lisa has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Anti-Discrimination Activists in the world. In addition, she has been honored by Hush Loudly as an Introvert to Watch, and as one of pocstock's Future of Black America Top 50 Leaders. As a result of her activism, her words have been quoted in Forbes, Essence, The Globe and Mail, Fast Company, Adweek, and Entrepreneur.
 
With a passion for speaking out, Lisa is a prolific podcaster. She is the Host of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, the Co-Founder & Co-Host of The Introvert LIVE! Sisters Podcast.
 
A strong believer in good vibes, Lisa is a second-generation Reiki Master who is known for her inspiring affirmations. In her free time, she enjoys meditating, bonding with her family, reading a good book, and expressing her creativity through fashion.
 
Of Caribbean heritage, Lisa is a world traveler with an understandable preference for warmer climes. Her love languages are sunshine, laughter, and naps.