84. Notes for Hope: How Ashley Higgins Turns Pain into Purpose

Ashley shares the origin of Know Her Name and how connection with other survivors transformed private healing into public advocacy. We explore courage catalysts, the Note for Hope campaign, and how Ashley’s work as a fashion stylist now centers care, consent, and nervous-system aware client experiences. Listeners will leave with grounded steps to support survivors and move from pain to purpose.Know Her Name was founded by Ashley after her experience of rape and assault. Through her healing, Ashley discovered that connection with other survivors was the key to recovery, and she built Know Her Name to help survivors find strength and remember that healing doesn’t have to happen alone. She also brings this mission into her fashion styling work. knowhername.foundationCourage to be seen often begins with one small choice, witnessed by a safe otherConnection is a healing multiplier and a design principle for communities“Note for Hope” channels micro-donations + micro-messages into tangible careService work is sustainable when it’s boundaried and ritualizedPurpose can (and should) reshape how business is done, not just what is doneKnow Her Name: knowhername.foundationNote for Hope: See Know Her Name site for the current campaign detailsAshley on InstagramLeave a Note for Hope and donate any amount to support survivorsShare this episode with a friend who needs encouragement todayIf you’re a survivor, identify one small support step you can take this weekThank you for listening to Creating Sunshine!  Your support means the world to me, and I’m so grateful you’re part of this community.If this episode resonated with you, I’d love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform.  Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys.Don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there’s so much more sunshine to create together!Are you looking for support, encouragement, and a community of like minded women who hold each other accountable while growing together? Join The Sunshine Era today! Also, we are bringing The Sunshine Era live in 2026!! Join us at our first event on January 3, 2026!! Here are all the details. New Year Release and Creation CeremonyLet’s stay connected:Follow me on InstagramJoin my email listJoin the 7-Day Mindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments download Remember, even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way to create a little sunshine.  Until next time, keep shining bright!