Elise Ballard

Elise Ballard is a writer, producer, and the author of Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire, Encourage and Transform.

What began as a film and television project grew into interviews with people from every walk of life, including celebrated artists, business and thought leaders, and extraordinary everyday people, exploring one question: What was your greatest epiphany in life? More than 50 of those remarkable stories became Epiphany.

Now considered an “epiphany expert,” Elise is a twice-invited TEDx speaker who teaches, speaks, and writes about how to recognize, cultivate, and act on life-changing insights. Her writing and journalism have appeared in publications including Psychology Today, Guideposts, Live Happy Magazine, and The Hollywood Reporter, and she has been invited to cover events including the Nobel Prizes.

Elise began her career in entertainment as an actress before moving into filmmaking and producing. Her passion for true stories and uplifting entertainment continues to guide her work, including the ongoing Epiphany project and Epiphany: The Journal, a companion to the book, as well as new books and projects in development. She still loves hearing people's epiphanies and invites readers to share their own with her.