What happens when you say yes to life’s unexpected opportunities? In this episode, Judy and Erik Thureson share their experiences surrounding The Ultimate Experience events with host Meredith Bell. Judy opens with the incredible story of how a Facebook contest led her to a life-changing road trip with Steve Hardison. She talks about the inspiration from her late son Jacob, the humor of her husband's concerns, and the profound lessons she learned along the way. Judy's journey from chance encounters to powerful collaborations is a testament to the magic that unfolds when we embrace possibility. Erik and Judy dive into the heart of transformational events and the power of "who you're being." From navigating production challenges to raising $100,000 for charity at a single event, their stories highlight the role of trust, love, and radical commitment in creating meaningful impact. Whether you're looking for inspiration, leadership lessons, or a reminder of the miracles that unfold when we step up with purpose, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. About the Guest: About Judy Thureson Judy Thureson has a genuine desire to see people live their most authentic life. In the last decade, she has helped thousands of clients transform their mental, physical, and spiritual health. Judy helps her clients un-lock their super power! She is passionate about helping her clients heal and grow through adversity. In June of 2019, Judy experienced the tragic loss of her eighteen year old son, Jacob to opioid overdose. In the midst of her unimaginable grief she wrote the #1 Bestselling book BEAUTIFUL TRAGEDY: How to Build Strength and Resilience during life’s Greatest Challenges. Her book chronicles her experience and introduces the GIVE Principle. Judy is a trusted advisor for grieving families. She shares tools on how to use healthy coping skills to navigate the storms of grief and uncertainty. https://judythureson.com/ https://thecreatorcollective.com/theultimateexperience2026 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554829303776 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judythureson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-thureson-4783631b8/ About Erk Thureson With over three decades of learned experience from Disney, Oscars, Fox Sports, GSN, and the NFL in the areas of programming and production, Erik’s skillset is rich and vast. The depth of his industry experience accompanied with an extensive education from CSU Fullerton, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, Emory University, and Berklee College of Music, make him a powerful force of creativity. From creating client engagement solutions to managing over $65M in digital product development, he knows how to identify road blocks and develop solutions to overcome them. Erik sees potential pathways, in situations and in people. In 2019, Erik experienced the tragic loss of his 18 year old son, Jacob, to an opioid overdose. In honoring his son’s legacy, Erik courageously confronts the stigmatized issues of mental health and substance abuse, encouraging audiences to join in the collective effort to remove the barriers that prevent open dialogue about mental health and substance abuse. He is passionate about serving others and creating films that make the world a better...
