Women of True Grit

This short video highlights elements of the Women of True Grit Sisterhood and pieces of Edie Hand’s story.  This Women of True Grit Song is sung by Victoria Renée Hand and provides a backdrop for this video.

Edie Hand- Reel Lumiere

Edie Hand- Reel Lumiere

Edie Hand’s story from the trials and tribulations to the many challenges and successes in her life is highlighted in the cover story in Reel Lumiere this March.  After a career as an actress, advertising executive, writer, and speaker; she leveraged all of that in her Women of True Grit books, articles, video vignettes . . .

Donna Roberts – Reel Lumiere

Donna Roberts – Reel Lumiere

The featured Woman of True Grit in the January issue of Reel Lumiere magazine is Donna Roberts. Donna is an Environmental Advocate, Filmmaker, Educator, and Mother.  She went from broadcasting at CNN in Macon, Georgia to Montreal, Canada. Within a few years, she and a...

Women of True Grit Book Press Release

Women of True Grit Book Press Release

Women of True Grit Inspires From All Walks of Life And to Those Around Them The Edie Hand Foundations Brand Women of True Grit Encourages Women To Share their Stories and Passion from Trials they face to Triumph. Passion, Perseverance, and Positive Projection are all...

Sunny Brown -Reel Lumiere

Sunny Brown -Reel Lumiere

The featured Woman of True Grit in the December issue of Reel Lumiere magazine is Sunny Brown. Sunny is a Comedienne, Entertainer, Writer, Actor, and Happy.  She describes herself as a “late bloomer” and while she always had a good sense of humor that performing personality did come out until years later.  After the kids were off to college her writing started and the result was her . . .

Women of True Grit Documentary

Women of True Grit Documentary

Bobbie Knight, President—Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama featured in this documentary.  Originally aired on Alabama Public Television in November 2021 and now you can view the program on the Hand ‘N Hand Entertainment website.   Alabama Public Television will...

Jeannie Seely – Reel Lumiere

Jeannie Seely – Reel Lumiere

Country music legend Jeannie Seely has achieved chart-topping songs as a solo artist, as a duet partner, and as a songwriter. She was inducted as a member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry more than fifty years ago and became the first female to regularly host segments of the weekly shows.

Reel Lumiere Features Dr. Trevy McDonald

Reel Lumiere Features Dr. Trevy McDonald

The Women of True Grit selection for February is Trevy McDonald. She is an Associate Professor at UNC Hussman School of Journalism. Her teaching interests include diversity and media, electronic communication, and media and society. She is the owner of Reyomi Global...

Donna Stoney – Reel Lumiere -True Grit Story

Donna Stoney – Reel Lumiere -True Grit Story

Donna Stoney has spent three decades building a career that places people and their quality of life at the center of everything that she has done. A successful serial entrepreneur, Stoney is the Founder of Stoney Wines and Executive Director at StoneyBrooke...

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...

Kelly Lang – Reel Lumiere-True Grit Story

Kelly Lang – Reel Lumiere-True Grit Story

Kelly Lang is a singer and songwriter with a voice of an angel whose heart-wrenching lyrics and soulful presence connect at a deeper level with the listener. She is no stranger to grit. As a child, she saw the county music industry by her father’s side who was the...

CeCe Winans- Reel Lumiere – True Grit Story

CeCe Winans- Reel Lumiere – True Grit Story

CeCe Winans is considered to be the biggest-selling and most-awarded female gospel music artist of all time. Recording and performing as both a solo artist and as a duo with her brother BeBe, CeCe has influenced generations of singers throughout her career. She has...

Bobbie Knight – Reel Lumiere- True Grit Story

Bobbie Knight – Reel Lumiere- True Grit Story

Bobbie Knight President—Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama Retired from Alabama Power Company, where she served in a variety of leadership and management roles, including as Vice President of the Birmingham Division (Alabama Power's largest division), Vice President...

Dale Smith Thomas – Reel Lumiere -True Grit Interview

Dale Smith Thomas – Reel Lumiere -True Grit Interview

Dale Smith Thomas Featured in Reel Lumiere-  Dale Smith Thomas is the president and founder of Winners By Choice, Inc. and an international motivational speaker and author. Dale’s empowering, enlightening and entertaining message has challenged and inspired hundreds...

Irene Mandrell – Reel Lumiere-True Grit Interview

Irene Mandrell – Reel Lumiere-True Grit Interview

Irlene Mandrell Featured in Reel LumiereThe May Issue of Reel Lumiere features Irlene Mandrell, one of the Mandrell Sisters.  She recently wrote a book entitled, God Rains Miracles which can be purchased on her website. https://www.irlenemandrell.com/ Reel Lumiere...