Hope Comes to Visit
Hope Comes to Visit is a soulful podcast that holds space for real stories, honest conversations, and the kind of moments that remind us we’re never alone.
Hosted by author, speaker, and former TV journalist-turned-storyteller Danielle Elliott Smith, the show explores the full spectrum of the human experience — from the tender to the triumphant. Through powerful interviews and reflective storytelling, each episode offers light, connection, and presence for anyone navigating the in-between.
Whether you’re grieving, growing, beginning again, or simply craving something real, Hope Comes to Visit will meet you right where you are — with warmth, grace, and the quiet belief that even in the dark, transformation can take root.
New episodes drop every Monday and Friday, so you can begin and end your week with a little light, reflection, and hope.
Hope Comes to Visit
Hope Comes to Visit - Holding Grief and Joy: Dr. Ashley Wellman’s Journey - Episode 2
In this powerful premiere interview of Hope Comes to Visit, Dr. Ashley Wellman shares her extraordinary story of heartbreak and healing after the sudden loss of her husband. With her four-year-old daughter by her side, Ashley began a journey through grief, rediscovery, and reinvention — one that led her to write a children’s book, fall in love again, and welcome a new baby into her life.
This is a tender conversation about resilience, motherhood, identity, and the quiet strength it takes to begin again. A reminder that grief and joy can coexist — and that even after deep loss, hope still finds a way in.
Ashley Wellman - is the owner of aMUSEd Fine Art & Extraordinary Books, - amusedfineart.com - a distinctive gallery and bookstore located at 44 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This enchanting space blends whimsical art with imaginative children's literature, reflecting Ashley's journey from criminologist to creative entrepreneur. Instagram - @aMusedFineArt
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New episodes drop every Monday and Friday, so you can begin and end your week with a little light and a lot of hope.
For more stories, reflections, and ways to connect, visit www.DanielleElliottSmith.com or follow along on Instagram @daniellesmithtv.