Edie Hand

Author, Movie Producer, Speaker, Actress, Mentor, Publisher, Mom, and an inspiration to those who know her!

Edie Hand’s Women of True Grit book came to life at the first Women of True Grit Conference hosted by Miles College.  NASA’s Lakiesha Hawkins keynote remarks highlighted the “Moon to Mars Mission.”

Learn more and see the photos from this powerful event. 

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View the new season of Women of True Grit Vignettes as shown on ABC 33/40

ABC 33/40ABC is showcasing select women from The Women of True Grit Film Series and Edie Hand’s Women of True Grit Book coming to life through conferences and educational Grit 101 life programs to help women and students not feel alone.

These vignettes highlight some amazing women and their accomplishments. Look for these segments every Tuesday on Talk of Alabama and on Sundays with the 10:00 PM news on ABC 33/40.

We also wish to thank our sponsors, Coca-Cola United and Piggly Wiggly for making this series possible.

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Some of Our Current Activities

Strength & Gratitude

Strength & Gratitude

Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, President at Athens State University hosted Edie Hand for the “Strength and Gratitude,” podcast that explores the transformative power of resilience, kindness, and thankfulness in our lives. These heartfelt stories and inspiring interviews, dive into how these three elements can shape our journeys, even in the face of life’s toughest challenges.

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Taking Steps for a Healthier Life

Taking Steps for a Healthier Life

I’ve had a very busy summer and autumn is shaping up with projects that will continue to make demands on my time.  Our Women of True Grit Vignettes at WAFF48 (NBC) in Huntsville have been a resounding success and we featured some amazing stories of women and their achievements. My hectic schedule came at a cost to my health and I’ve had to regroup a few times and focus on my overall wellbeing.

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Edie Shares the Art of Living

Edie Shares the Art of Living

From the moment she turned on her camera for our exclusive interview to the moment she walked into APM Music’s Hollywood office for a meet-and-greet, her power was on full display–turning heads, owning everyone’s attention with only her presence.

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Edie Supporting Maranathan Academy

Edie Supporting Maranathan Academy

Maranathan Academy is a nonprofit, private alternative school specializing in critically at-risk youth and adult students. Its primary goal is to break cyclical dependency on government assistance which plagues the critically at-risk populace.

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Edie Hand’s Women of True Grit book has inspired and grown into podcasts, video documentaries, monthly magazine features, and now into an online network of women across the country.

We invite you to explore our Women of True Grit Website and learn more about upcoming conferences, book releases, and other events.

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News, Articles, & Blog Posts

Taking Steps for a Healthier Life

Taking Steps for a Healthier Life

I’ve had a very busy summer and autumn is shaping up with projects that will continue to make demands on my time.  Our Women of True Grit Vignettes at WAFF48 (NBC) in Huntsville have been a resounding success and we featured some amazing stories of women and their achievements. My hectic schedule came at a cost to my health and I’ve had to regroup a few times and focus on my overall wellbeing.

read more
Edie Supporting Maranathan Academy

Edie Supporting Maranathan Academy

Maranathan Academy is a nonprofit, private alternative school specializing in critically at-risk youth and adult students. Its primary goal is to break cyclical dependency on government assistance which plagues the critically at-risk populace.

read more
90th Birthday Celebration for Country Boy Eddie

90th Birthday Celebration for Country Boy Eddie

Edie Hand remembers being mentored by Gordon Edwards Burns, known to most as Country Boy Eddie. Edie shared that he taught her about sales and helped refine her hosting skills for his Saturday community events held on a trailer truck bed in parking lots across...

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Women of True Grit Podcast

Women of True Grit Podcast

Ms. Edie Hand's Women of True Grit series will debut a podcast in the near future. Like her books and interviews, listeners will hear some amazing stories on how women persevered and overcame obstacles to achieve their goals and dreams.   We invite you to listen to...

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Hunting in the Back Woods of Alabama

Edie’s company Hand ‘N Hand Entertainment was working with John Hall and Company to produce new video footage for their real estate company.  Afterward, she and the team did some hunting and relaxed at the lodge with videographer Norton Dill and the John Hall team members.

Edie Hand Hunting
St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital Fund Raising Golf Tournament

St Jude Children's Research Hospital Golf Tournament

Each year FedEx sponsors a golf tournament in Memphis, TN to raise funds for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Edie Hand attends on a regular basis and shares some photos on her Flickr album.

Women of True Grit in Reel Lumiere Magazine

As a member of the Nashville Women in Film and Television organization, Edie Hand produces a monthly Women of True Grit article highlighting a diverse group of women, their talents, achievements, and how they attained a level of success in their chosen field. These women come from the fields of Gospel and Country singing, Science, Education, Medicine, Business, and the Entertainment Industry.

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Edie Hand Foundation

The Edie Hand Foundation is a non-profit organization with a focus on various programs geared towards helping children including the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

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Hand 'N Hand Entertainment

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