Ashley Surma is the co-founder of For The Good, created with the mission to help people maximize their potential to serve the world with purpose. For The Good is a community created for sharing uplifting messages and stories with the intention to inspire and impact people in a deeper, meaningful way.

After digging in, Ashley and her husband Jordan recognized how our mindset impacts the way we live our life - and in the way we react to what comes our way. As Ashley shares in this week’s new episode, through their experiences they’ve learned how important it is to have a strong mindset based on positivity and gratitude. Through For The Good, Ashley and Jordan strive to uplift people through the elevation of mindset - with the understanding that although we don't control what happens to us in life, we do control how we respond. As Ashley so beautifully shares, when you realize the power to overcome anything that comes your way is already within you, you will feel an empowerment like never before.

In today’s episode Ashley opens up about the loss of her father, his struggle with addiction, the power of forgiveness, and how her experiences led to her purpose. As Ashley shares, most of us follow a path that has been laid out by culture, society, or our family's expectations. At the end of the day, it’s our decision and choice to create the life we want, and the kind of mindset we want to have. You can overcome any experience and obstacle, and through sharing her story and For The Good, Ashley is on a mission to empower others to discover their purpose in difficult times too.

“A few months into starting For The Good, through sharing these stories I have felt empowered to dig a little deeper. I’ve learned that the power of sharing stories can bring healing to others. When it comes to telling our stories, we tend to feel a lot of pressure, often wondering what if my story is too much? What if it’s not enough? Will anyone be able to relate? Our stories bear the scars of valleys treaded, victories won and lessons learned. Yet we fear that when we reveal them to someone else, they might be misinterpreted, misunderstood or rejected. I’ve learned that one person’s authenticity inspires another’s audacity, and inspires them to speak out about the hidden parts of their story.”

— Ashley Surma

Tune in on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bZHrtjAzbksbLWNaak1NM

Tune in on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-inspiring-joy/id1510488632

To learn more about Ashley and her work visit her website www.forthegood.com and you can connect with her on Instagram @forthegoodofficial @ashurma Facebook @forthegoodofficial

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.