Today we’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth Hope Brown.
Hi Elizabeth Hope , so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Born in the big city of Homerville, GA Elizabeth Hope Brown is the founder of Lyzee’s Hope non-profit #BuildingHealthyFamilies, current Career Service Advisor at a local college, previous Resident Services Director at the East Georgia Housing Authority, prior to a Social Worker at The Medical College of Georgia of Augusta University Department of Psychiatry & Health Behavior. She is an experienced director, supervisor, trainer, teacher, mentor, coach, traveling presenter, and certified Master Life Coach.
She has served special populations in public service, community development, faith-based organizations, social services, communities, and schools. She has directed and managed federal funded grants in Psychiatry & Health Behavior departments for SAMHSA , HUD Housing Authority, ADA compliancy services, HRSA: Health Resources and Services Administration community health worker, and grass roots organizations in diverse social service communities to include but not limited to persons with disabilities, women and men with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders who are at-risk or living with HIV, at risk youth, and out of school youth. She is a serial entrepreneur, passionate about advocacy, helping individuals navigate medical and social services environments, remove related barriers to care, and provide practical and emotional support.
While helping others, Elizabeth personally had to navigate through a very difficult divorce as a former Pastor’s wife. During that time, She and her daughter Cori focused on creative writing as a therapeutic outlet.
At the ages of 14 and 41, they became penned authors and the co-founders of Est. Fourteen Forty-one Publishing Company to publish their work. Over the years their services have expanded to helping a community of clients ✅ Build viable businesses ✅ Providing resources and referrals for publishing books, practical merch, and educational content, ✅ Facilitating, helping clients amplify their visibility and voice while telling their stories with “perseverance”, “innovation”, and “helping others.”
When Elizabeth was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, they faced financial hardships, and the vision and legacy of the company deepened. Her daughter registered the company as an LLC and they both became licensed life Agents to include services to help individuals learn about and apply for life insurance coverage with living benefits for themselves and / or their businesses. Driven by a vision bigger than books, they are preserving stories, while securing sound business practices and life planning, designed to outlive them, establishing an infinite legacy.
Elizabeth is the self-published author of “And On The 7th Day, She Rests…” and the sequel “…She Rests, Theophelia… and Published Peer Review Posters.
Elizabeth loves to read, travel, a graduate of Sacramento City College with an Associate of Arts in Social Services Community Development, and Augusta State University, Bachelor of Social Work, Sociology minor.
Elizabeth is a graduate of and served as a New Leaders Council Augusta, McDuffie County High Potential Leaders University of Georgia Archway Graduate, Leadership McDuffie, University of Georgia Archway Graduate, New Leaders Council, Augusta Georgia Chapter, Graduate HOPE Program Advisory Council, and WorkSource East Central Georgia Youth Standing Committee.
Her Certifications and Licensures include, Licensed Georgia Life Insurance Agent, Certified Higher Educational Professional (CHEP), Career Services, and Certified Master Life Coach.
Above all else, Elizabeth Hope Brown is a very proud mother and grandmother.
Her books are available online on 80+ channels and ebook:
Book #1 – “And On the 7th Day, She Rests…” https://a.co/d/cbdtLDl
Book #2 – “She Rests… Theophelia…” https://a.co/d/9QNHAG9
To support her philanthropy efforts: Annual GYN Cancer Awareness Month Gala tickets and donations link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lyzees-got-soul-1970s-golden-extravaganza-tickets-1100508112389?aff=oddtdtcreator
To book and connect on our website: https://www.estfourteenfortyone.com
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I’ve referenced my personal struggles in my previous story. As a small business, I think 3 of the biggest barriers for many of us has been 1. the initial startup cost. It takes a huge leap of faith to sacrifice your personal finances into a vision that may or may not return an immediate profit. 2. Another challenge would be that many of us are first generation entrepreneurs, without mentors, learning about finances, how to keep documentation and records, how to properly file taxes and draft a formal business plan for potential investors. 3. Branding and finding your market /niche to get a return on your investment.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I would consider myself a professional employee and business owner. My career has been primarily public service work in marginalized communities for nearly 3 decades. I’m known for being passionate about the work that I do, while serving in communities, and being organized with administrative work.
I’m most proud of my children, all three are high school and college graduates, working and providing for themselves and their household with the bonus of living to see my legacy extended the birth of my now two-year-old first granddaughter and my first grandson due in November.
When I talk about my three children (now young adults), and their accomplishments, that seems to set me apart from others. Unfortunately, they’re still a lot of societal stigmas we are overcoming with regard to our expectations of success vs. normal expectations.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
I encourage others to have more than one mentor for different seasons and genres of your life. I’m a frequent participant in networking and conference events. I love to meet new people, read and travel. I believe it expands our perspectives and appreciate differences. We learn more when we are open minded and explore new things.
Pricing:
- Book #1 – “And On the 7th Day, She Rests…” https://a.co/d/cbdtLDl
- Book #2 – “She Rests… Theophelia…” https://a.co/d/9QNHAG9
- To support our philanthropy efforts: Annual GYN Cancer Awareness Month Gala tickets and donations link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lyzees-got-soul-1970s-golden-extravaganza-tickets-1100508112389?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.estfourteenfortyone.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/est.fourteenfortyonellc
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Est-Fourteen-Forty-One-LLC/100063611885427/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/estfourteenforty-one
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@est.fourteenforty-onellc
- Other: email – contact@estfourteenfortyone.com
