Elena Joy Thurston is an inspirational speaker, transformational retreat leader, and a writer. She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4 beautiful children, and then....

Life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her church, a beautiful love story and a successful new career! Her viral TEDx talk has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country.

Elena Joy powerfully connects with each of her audiences. She opens their hearts to their own humanity through connection and their own growth through inspiration.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. If you or a loved one are in in need of comfort and support here are some resources you can call. Remember  you are never alone and you are loved. 

Elena Joy can be found https://www.elenajoyexperience.com/

TEdX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIhPZMC4UEg

Melissa Alves can be found in her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Melis.M.Alves