This is Your Nudge to choose HOPE with Gloria Umanah

<p>If you&#39;re feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the world or wondering how to do something that matters, this episode is your nudge to choose hope and take action to share that hope with others.</p><p>I’m honored to sit down with Gloria Umanah, a visionary leader, L&#39;Oréal Women of Worth honoree, and the creative force behind Hope Booth. Gloria shares her powerful story of stepping out of despair and into purpose, the spark that started Hope Booth, and how a simple, immersive moment of truth and love can completely shift someone’s trajectory.</p><p>We talk about what hope really is, not just wishful thinking, but movement toward healing and light. Gloria opens up about how suffering can become soil for something beautiful, how community fuels our mental health, and how faith gives hope its staying power.</p><p>This isn’t just a conversation, it&#39;s a wake-up call to grab onto the hope Jesus offers… and to live with intention, margin, and eyes wide open to those around us.</p><ul><li><p>Hope is not passive, it’s action-oriented and rooted in belief.</p></li><li><p>Suffering doesn’t cancel hope, it often deepens it.</p></li><li><p>Being present and living with margin allows us to notice and serve others.</p></li><li><p>Faith in Jesus fuels sustainable hope when everything else feels shaky.</p></li><li><p>Healthy community is essential for healing and mental wellness.</p></li><li><p>Celebrating the small wins in dark places matters.</p></li><li><p>You don’t have to fix everything, you just need to bring hope where you are.</p></li></ul><p>Gloria Umanah is the founder and executive director of <em>The Ex-Nihilo Collective</em>, visionary behind <em>Hope Booth</em>, and an internationally recognized Christian spoken word artist and communicator based in Atlanta. She’s passionate about seeing a generation awakened to the freedom found in Christ and is dedicated to building creative, hope-filled experiences that spark healing and connection.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Laura L. Smith: Laura L. Smith: <a href="https://www.laurasmithauthor.com/"><u>https://www.laurasmithauthor.com/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurasmithauthor/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/laurasmithauthor/</u></a></p><p><strong>Brave Woman, Mighty God book https://amzn.to/4qSiW4r</strong></p><p><strong>Nuuly: $30 off your first month, cancel or pause your subscription at any time: </strong>https://share.nuuly.com/laura5845 </p><p><a href="https://www.laurasmithauthor.com/"><u>Website</u></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurasmithauthor/"><u>Instagram</u></a>   <a href="https://amzn.to/3O2ab5J"><strong>Brave Woman, Mighty God</strong><u> </u></a>book</p><p>Gloria Umanah: https://www.gloriaumanah.com/</p><p>Donate to HOPE booths: <a href="https://hopebooth.org/partner"><u>https://hopebooth.org/partner</u></a></p><p>Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:About Gloria Umanah:<br></p>