Michelle Hord
Author, Speaker & Resilience Advocate
Michelle D. Hord is a certified leadership coach, strategic consultant, and author whose work helps people navigate sudden loss, grief, and major life transition. She is the Founder of Gabrielle's Wings and the President of Hope Warrior, Inc. Michelle brings 30 years of experience as a TV producer and Fortune 100 HR executive, supporting individuals and organisations to build resilience and thrive through change.
Michelle’s book, The Other Side of Yet, (an Amazon best-seller) offers both story and practical guidance—inviting readers toward comfort, grace, and growth when adversity reshapes everything. Her voice is shaped by traumatic personal loss, including the murder of her daughter, Gabrielle, in 2017. Michelle has discussed her journey on national programmes including Good Morning America and MSNBC, and written for Oprah Daily.
As a Help Texts Expert Contributor, Michelle offers grounded, compassionate language for traumatic grief—support for grievers, the people who love them, and workplaces navigating return-to-work after loss.