Author Archives: Elise Ballard

About Elise Ballard

Elise Ballard is the author of Epiphany! a book of inspirational stories, aha moments and exclusive interviews from Random House Publishing

Epiphany Contributor Ali MacGraw on Oprah!

“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Yes, that Ali MacGraw – the Love Story award-winning actress, one of the original “It-girls” (as Oprah says), activist, philanthropist, author and best-selling yoga DVD creator, mother and so many other things … Continue reading

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Little Bit in Love with A Book on How to Get, Grow & Stay Happy

This is the first entry in the category on the blog called “Little Bit in Love with…”  It’s just things that I find cool, helpful, interesting, inspirational, educational, funny, yummy or just plain fun.  In other words, they’re tips and … Continue reading

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Weekend Reading … How an Epiphany affected a (Major) Mayor

The “first pages” are in (meaning the final edits I’m pretty much allowed to do are done) and I went to Montana for a long weekend with friends.  I had never been and almost didn’t go, I have to so … Continue reading

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How Acknowledgments and Gratitude Can Bring Unexpected Revelations

Today is the first day back from summer officially as it the day after Labor Day and it’s as if the weather wanted us all to be aware of this in Los Angeles.  It is overcast and chilly after days … Continue reading

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books and birthdays

I have not written here in way too long for good reason…I am finishing this book and wow, who knew?  But it is so incredibly gratifying.  I can honestly say I am learning and growing beyond my greatest expectations — … Continue reading

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