In this powerful episode of Conversations with Coach LA, we sit down with Asha J.W. Hardnett—speaker, author, and founder known as “The Purpose Doula”—for a deeply transformative conversation on what it truly means to live on purpose. From surviving breast cancer and profound personal loss to rebuilding her identity and creating impact-driven work, Asha shares how she turned pain into purpose—and purpose into a movement. This episode explores the intersection of healing, identity, and entrepreneurship, offering real insight into how women can align their voice, story, and strategy to live with intention and sustainability. Grounded in principles from Positive Psychology and the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth, Coach LA and Asha unpack how meaning-making after adversity can lead to emotional resilience, clarity, and long-term fulfillment. Listeners will walk away with practical mindset shifts and empowering reflections on: • Rebuilding identity after trauma • Turning life experiences into purpose-driven work • Aligning passion with impact and income • Prioritizing emotional wellness while serving others If you’re navigating a season of growth, healing, or reinvention, this episode is your reminder that purpose isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you move with. ✨ Because when you move with purpose, everything else has to catch up. 🎧 Stream now on iHeartRadio and all podcast platforms #BETonSELF #PurposeInMotion #ConversationsWithCoachLA
What does it really look like to rebuild your life—and your identity—after everything falls apart?
In this deeply impactful episode, Coach LA sits down with Asha J.W. Hardnett, also known as “The Purpose Doula,” to explore how purpose is not something you find—it’s something you activate through movement.
From surviving breast cancer and navigating profound grief to becoming a purpose strategist, speaker, and author, Asha shares how she transformed her life experiences into a platform that helps others align passion, purpose, and profit.
Grounded in principles from Positive Psychology and the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth, this episode highlights how meaning-making after adversity can lead to resilience, clarity, and emotional wellness.
Purpose is not discovered—it’s developed through action
Your pain can become your most powerful strategy
Healing requires letting go of who you were to become who you’re called to be
You can align purpose with profitability without compromising your well-being
Emotional wellness is essential when leading, serving, and building impact
“When you move with purpose, everything else has to catch up.”
“You don’t just survive your story—you learn how to use it.”
“Healing will change you… and that’s the point.”
Believe: Your experiences have value—even the painful ones
Empower: Give yourself permission to evolve beyond survival
Transform: Turn your story into impact, income, and influence
Topic: You Can’t Heal and Stay the Same
Growth requires release.
Healing will stretch your identity.
Purpose will demand movement—even when it feels uncomfortable.
Research in Positive Psychology shows that having a strong sense of purpose is linked to improved mental health, resilience, and life satisfaction
Post-Traumatic Growth highlights how individuals can experience transformation, deeper relationships, and renewed meaning after adversity
Platform: AshaOnPurpose
Founder: Life on Purpose Solutions
Author: WAS: What Asha Said
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