Episode 21 - Michelle E. Hardy: The Power to Pivot Into Purpose, Power & Prosperity

Michelle E. Hardy, widely known as “The Pivot Queen,” is redefining what it means to walk away from success in pursuit of something greater. A television executive producer, showrunner, and author of The Power To Pivot, Michelle built an impressive career in New York, working with major studios like CBS Sports and collaborating on projects with industry icons including Will Smith, Denzel Washington, and Oliver Stone.
After achieving what many would consider “making it,” Michelle made a bold and faith-driven decision—to leave it all behind and take a one-way ticket from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. In LA, she continued building her legacy with powerhouse companies like DreamWorks Animation and The Walt Disney Company, eventually selling her first television show to a subsidiary of AMC Networks.
In this inspiring episode, Michelle opens up about losing her mother at just 15, leaning into her faith in God, and discovering the strength to transform adversity into purpose. She shares her signature P.I.V.O.T. framework—Purposeful Persistence, Insightful Imagination, Valuable Versatility, Optimistically Onward, and Take Action—and explains how anyone can honor where they’ve been while boldly stepping into where they’re called to go.
Her message is clear: you were born on purpose, for a purpose—and it’s never too late to pivot into the life you’re truly meant to live.