#005 She Faced Prison, Addiction, and Homelessness… Now She Builds Recovery Homes

In this powerful episode of Living on Incline, John Eklund sits down with Jessica Hicks—a woman who once lived in a homeless shelter, faced prison time, and battled addiction, but is now a successful real estate developer building recovery homes that change lives.Jessica’s story begins with trauma, fear, and chaos—witnessing violence as a child, slipping into addiction as a teen, and enduring multiple arrests and overdoses. But it’s not a story about staying broken. It’s about finding a way forward through faith, hard work, and radical grace.Today, Jessica is on a mission to help others climb out of the pit she once lived in. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just need a reminder of what’s possible—this episode will stay with you.Chapters / Timestamps:0:00 – Meet Jessica Hicks1:30 – Struggles from childhood3:00 – Life in constant fear as a kid5:00 – Living a double life7:00 – Early use of drugs and downward spiral10:00 – Arrests, rehabs, and hitting bottom13:00 – Detoxing from benzos and hospitalization16:00 – A miracle moment in court20:00 – Starting over with Healing Transitions24:00 – Living amends and building confidence28:00 – Mentorship, real estate, and recovery32:00 – First big land deal and building homes38:00 – Meeting Tisha Temple and a shared vision42:00 – Taking bold steps in faith46:00 – Parenting, spiritual growth, and giving back51:00 – Why she wouldn’t change a thingListen & Subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214debYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rssWebsite: https://www.livingonincline.comSponsored by Recovery AliveLiving on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.Learn more: https://www.recoveryalive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveincYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive#JessicaHicks #LivingOnIncline #RecoveryAlive #AddictionRecovery #FromAddictionToEntrepreneur #ChristianTestimony #RealEstateRecovery #FaithAndHealing #WomenInRecovery #HealingTransitions #OvercomingAddictionSend us Fan Mail