Welcome to the very first episode of Grit + Grace Unfiltered. I’m Alicia Hyatt—and today, I’m sharing the story behind the mic.Before I was a mortgage broker, a mom of four, and a woman chasing big dreams—I was just someone trying to survive some of the darkest seasons life could throw at me. From complicated grief, divorce, and surviving narcissistic abuse, to starting completely over with my kids—I’m pulling back the curtain on it all.This episode isn’t polished or pretty—it’s real.
 It’s messy.
 And it’s the reason this podcast even exists.Inside this episode:
 ➔ Losing my mom and the grief I couldn’t process
 ➔ How my marriage ended with more silence than anger
 ➔ Falling into—and surviving—an abusive relationship
 ➔ The night I knew I had to escape to survive
 ➔ How a random TikTok post (and one powerful message) changed everything
 ➔ Finding love, rebuilding trust, and starting The HomeRun Lender
➔ Turning pain into purpose—and why I believe you're battle-tested, not brokenIf you’re in a season where you’re rebuilding, questioning everything, or just trying to hang on—you’re not alone. And this space? It’s for you.Thanks for being here.
 This is just the beginning. 💛🔔 Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a little extra hope today.