danielle elliott smith

Grief shatters us in ways we never imagine possible until we're standing in its wreckage. When Marty died suddenly, almost 2 years ago, on August 13, 2023, I found myself navigating the rawest form of pain while thousands of miles away in Greece with my children. The frantic journey home, the 17 days by his hospital bed, and the impossible decision to let him go fundamentally altered who I am.

Broken Open: What Grief Teaches Us About Living

What happens when your world breaks open… and you find a way to keep breathing anyway? In this deeply moving episode of Hope Comes to Visit, Danielle sits down with writer, speaker, and bold belief builder Kim Moldofsky, whose life changed forever after the loss of her son Isaac to suicide five years ago. Together, they explore the layered terrain of grief, motherhood, identity, and rebuilding — not with false positivity, but with grace, honesty, and deep reverence for what it means to be human.

Scrappy Grace — Grief, Motherhood & Bold Belief with Kim Moldofsky

In this episode of Hope Comes to Visit, I sit down with Dr. Dan Peters—psychologist, executive coach, author, and host of Make It a Great One—for a deeply honest and hope-filled conversation about the power of purpose, presence, and embracing your own evolution.

The Power of Purpose & Presence with Dr. Dan Peters

Hope in Action - A story of Light and Consistency with Carla Birnberg. There are people who show up with such unwavering integrity that you feel braver just being near them. That’s how I feel about Carla Birnberg. In this episode of Hope Comes to Visit, we explore what it means to lead a mission-driven life — one grounded in heart work, radical consistency, and a commitment to showing up even when no one’s watching.

New Episode – Hope in Action: A Story of Light and Consistency with Carla Birnberg

In this deeply personal episode, I’m joined by my friend Oliver — a gifted creative, devoted father, loving husband, social worker, and the heart behind the artistic identity Little Junior. By day, he serves his community with compassion and care. But within, lives a storyteller, a poet, a music producer, and a man who has fought to find — and use — his voice in a world that often felt too loud.

Hope Comes to Visit Creating Through the Noise: Finding Art, Hope, and Voice with Little Junior