What if the most powerful way to begin the year isn't by doing more, but by listening more deeply to ourselves and to one another?

In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter is joined by Dezlee Hancock and Laurie Hartley-Moore for a rich, reflective conversation about intention, connection, and choosing to live on purpose from the inside out.

Dezlee brings the heart of meaningful conversation, how words, presence, and authentic connection shape our relationships, our faith, and the way we show up in the world. With wisdom drawn from both study and lived experience, she reminds us that every interaction holds the potential for growth, learning, and love.

Laurie offers a holistic lens on intentional living, sharing how understanding human behavior, energy, and even color can support clarity, balance, and well-being. Her insights invite listeners to consider how small, mindful choices can create powerful shifts in how we experience life.

Together, these women explore how starting the year with intention creates space for healing, clarity, and purpose, grounding us in what truly matters as we move forward.

As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter, at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com

About the Guests

Dezlee Hancock is a conversation enthusiast, communication advocate, and self-proclaimed word geek. With a degree in Human Communication, she believes her most valuable education came from living a full, and often messy, life. Dezlee is a Realtor, author, entrepreneur, wife, mother, grandmother, and trusted advisor who thrives on creating meaningful connection. Grounded in faith and family, she believes every human interaction holds the potential for love, learning, and laughter.

Learn more at www.dezleehancock.com

Laurie Hartley-Moore is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Human Behavioral Expert, and nationally accredited Native American Medicine Woman with more than 35 years of experience in health and wellness. Through her work as a practitioner, creator, and mentor, Laurie empowers individuals to reclaim their physical and mental well-being using holistic life skills. Her approach weaves together holistic health, human behavior, color psychology, and spiritual connection, offering practical tools for living a balanced, vibrant, and purpose-filled life.