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.”
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Edie has partnered with NBC/WAFF 48 Gray Television of Huntsville 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 fantastic women and their accomplishments.
We also thank our sponsors Project XYZ, WhataBurger and the Edie Hand Foundation for making this series possible.
Some of Our Current Activities
Edie Hand on The Attorneys sponsored by Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C.
Edie Hand recently shared her insights and stories from her Women of True Grit book with Attorneys from Hollis Wright, Clay, P.C. on their TV show, The Attorneys.
Women of True Grit Vignettes to Debut on WAFF/48
Payton Walker, host of Tennessee Valley Living on WAFF/48 in Huntsville, AL chats with Edie Hand about her upcoming Women of True Grit Vignettes for 2024.
Edie Hand’s Reel Lumiere Farewell
For 37 issues since the debut in July 2020, readers were given “behind the scene” glimpses of fortitude, persistence, and kindness in our Women of True Grit stories.
2023 Best of Women of True Grit Vignettes
Katherine Page of Talk of Alabama and Edie Hand review some of the top Women of True Grit Vignettes from this year and highlight a few of the stories from some amazing women.
Women of True Grit 2023 Highlights
The Women of True Grit programs had a great year that included release of Edie’s book, college conferences, video vignettes on local television stations and more.
Edie’s New Cheesy Grits Recipe
Edie Hand appeared on Talk of Alabama on October 3rd to share her "All Baked Up Cheese Grits" recipe. Talk of Alabama featured Edie Hand and Ben Ray, from Millie Ray & Sons Baked Goods sold in all Piggly Wiggly stores. Edie shared how to prepare her Cheese Grit...
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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Edie Hand stopped by WBRC to share with Janice Rogers
upcoming WOTG projects.
News, Articles, & Blog Posts
Edie Hand Shares Memories of Elvis with Australian Fans
Elvis Presley's cousin Edie Hand shares her memories to mark 43 years since the rockstar's death. Sarah Carson from the Morning Show on 7News in Sydney, Australia took time to interview Edie Hand who shared some of her memories about her famous cousin and her visits...
Edie Hand’s New Book, Coming Spring of 2022
Edie Hand's next Women of True Grit book is due out in the spring of 2022 and includes more wonderful and inspiring stories of women and their efforts to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. G.R.I. T. Great Resilience is Transformative The inspiring stories of...
Walking in Memphis at the FedEx St. Jude Classic
Left to Right: Colleen Ruszkowski, Dr. Zsila Sadighi, Host Shirley Mullally, Edie Hand, and Doris ParkerFedEx held their annual FedEx St. Jude Invitational golf outing this week and Edie Hand was in Memphis to support and bolster her work for St. Judes...
Sims Productions LLC Project Filming has Begun on”Pursuit of Justice”
L to R: Linc Hand, Actor; Patsy Riley, former First Lady of Alabama; Brant Beene, General Manager of The Historic Alabama/Lyric Theater, Mark Sims, Executive Producer of Sims Productions; Edie Hand, Exec Producer/Writer of Sims Productions/Hand ‘N Hand...
Commemorative Painting for UAB
Left to Right: Ephraim Skipper, Steve Skipper, Edie Hand, Coach Bill Clark & Mark SimsPress Conference To Highlight Painting That Commemorates the UAB Blazers Win our Rival Southern Miss Mark Sims of Sims Productions, LLC is the driving force behind...
Edie Hand Speaking at Vestavia Hills Prayer Breakfast
No grit, no pearl. When it comes to oysters, you don't get a precious gem without a little irritation. For Edie Hand, the keynote speaker at the 2017 Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, life is the same way: The greatest lessons have been taught to her during her hardest times...
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.
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.
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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