About Lisa

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Lisa Hurley is a three-time Anthem Award-winning activist, writer, and community builder. Her work centers Black women, and 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, a transformational book created to help people beat burnout, embrace rest, and curate a soft, fulfilling life. Part memoir, part manifesto, part meditation guide, Space To Exhale is a self-help manual that inspires us all to remove our superhero capes, put our masks on first, and create lasting life-work balance. Lisa is also the Founder of The Great Exhale, a virtual community focused on sisterhood and soft living, where Black women can relax, lay their burdens down—and exhale. 

Lisa is an Executive Member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a board member of Yuvoice, and a Juror for the Anthem Awards.

A respected figure, she has been honored as one of the Top 20 Entrepreneurs to follow on LinkedIn, voted as one of LinkedIn’s Top 50 Black Creators, and recognized as one of the Top 10 Anti-Discrimination Activists in the world. In addition, Lisa 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, Entrepreneur, Adweek, Sweet July, and more.

With a passion for speaking out that belies her natural introversion, Lisa is a prolific podcaster. She is the Founder and Host of The Space To Exhale Podcast, the Co-Founder & Co-Host of The Introvert Sisters Podcast. and a former Co-Host of The Tea on Tap Podcast, a hair & beauty show for women with textured tresses. In addition, Lisa was one of the Hosts of Real Talk on Racism, a public affairs TV show that amplified the issues and voices of people of color. 

A Founding Member of The Book Academy, Lisa is also a graduate of the University of the West Indies, with a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Foreign Languages, and of New York University, with a Master's degree in Music Business.

With a strong belief in good vibes, Lisa is a Reiki Master, and is known for her inspiring affirmations on TikTok. In her free time, she enjoys bonding with her family, hanging out with her adopted fur baby, reading a good book, and expressing her creativity through fashion.

Of Caribbean heritage (Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica), Lisa is a world traveler with an understandable preference for warmer climes. Her love languages are sunshine, laughter, and naps.

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Headshot photo of Lisa Hurley. Lisa's hair is in long loose curls down past her shoulders. She is wearing coral lipstick, and looking into the camera. Lisa is wearing a white blazer and yellow blouse. The photo is on a mint green background.
Headshot photo of Lisa Hurley. Lisa's hair is in long loose curls down past her shoulders. Her left hand is resting under her chin, and she is looking into the camera. Lisa is wearing a mint green blazer, and the photo is on a baby pink background.
Headshot photo of Lisa Hurley. Lisa's hair is in long loose curls down past her shoulders. She is smiling, wearing coral lipstick, and looking into the camera. Lisa is wearing a white blazer and yellow blouse. The photo is on a mint green background.

frequently asked questions

  • Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Goodreads, Books-A-Million, ThriftBooks, and from my publisher Wiley.

  • It’s super easy! We have partnered with Porchlight Book Company to make the ordering process seamless.

  • Absolutely!

    • 2-24 copies: 15% off

    • 25-99 copies: 30% off

    • 100 - 249 copies: 32% off

    • 250 - 499 copies: 35% off

    • 500+ copies: 37% off

    To get your discount, place your order with Porchlight Book Company.

  • Yes, an audiobook version will be available. Subscribe to my Fresh Air newsletter, and you’ll be notified as soon as it’s available.

  • Yes, the ebook is available from Wiley, and the Kindle version is available on Amazon

  • Thanks for asking! Here are the best ways for you to help:

    1. Order the book today!

      If you can, buy multiple copies. Gift them to friends, family members, colleagues … anybody you think would love Space To Exhale.

    2. Leave a review on Goodreads. It doesn’t have to be long: A few sentences would be more than enough. Early reviews can build buzz, and help the book gain traction.

    3. Leave a review on Amazon. Share your thoughts about the book on the world’s biggest book platform.

    4. Place a bulk order for your book club, event, company, sorority…you get the idea. I’ve partnered with Porchlight Book Company to make the process super-easy for you. 

    5. Request Space To Exhale at your local library. There should be a form you can easily fill out. This will help make the book even more accessible to those who need it.

    6. Attend my book launch events! I’m having a virtual launch on pub day, Tuesday June 17. It will be live on LinkedIn. Register to attend here. On Saturday June 21 I’m having an in-person launch party at the Pocstock HQ in Newark New Jersey. Get your tickets here.

    7. Recommend Space To Exhale for your book clubs, teams, clients, groups, and friend circles.

    8. Invite me to speak at your event, club, or organization, or to be a guest on your podcast.

    9. Spread the word! Share this site with your family, friends, colleagues, and wider network. If you know of anyone in the media who would be interested in doing a story about the book, here’s a press release you can send their way to get the conversation started. 

    10. Post about the book on social media and tag me. I would love to hear your insights and reactions.

  • Thanks for asking! I have self-funded this book project, and I am still writing, advocating, and supporting my community in various ways. You can support my work here.