We were lucky to catch up with Becky Hunt recently and have shared our conversation below.

Becky, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s talk legacy – what sort of legacy do you hope to build?

I hope my legacy is one that shouts—loud and clear—that pain and loss don’t get the final word. I want people to remember me as someone who took the hardest moments life threw at me and turned them into something meaningful, something that empowered others to find their voice and live boldly.

I want people to say, “She was tough as nails but had the biggest heart. She didn’t just survive—she thrived, and she made sure others did too.” I hope I’m remembered for speaking up about things that are often silenced—grief, loss, resilience—and for making space for others to do the same. Whether through my writing, my speaking, or just how I lived my everyday life, I want people to look back and think, ‘Because of her, I felt seen. I felt brave. I felt like I could keep going.’

And let’s be real—if no one mentions my grit and my love of baking, I’ll be seriously disappointed!

Becky, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I like to say that I didn’t just ‘get into’ my work—I was thrown into it, feet first, by some of life’s hardest moments. I’m a child loss mom, a cancer survivor, and someone who lives with multiple chronic illnesses and chronic pain. But instead of letting those things define me, I decided to use them to fuel a mission bigger than myself.

I’m a speaker, author, and relentless truth-teller who refuses to let grief, loss, or life’s hardest moments have the last word. I don’t do fluff or clichés—I help people face their pain head-on, own their stories, and find joy they never thought possible. Whether I’m on stage, writing books, or creating resources, my mission is the same: to remind people that their voices matter, their stories are powerful, and they are stronger than they ever imagined. Life may knock you down, but you get to decide if you stay there.

I also started Cakes from Grace, a nonprofit inspired by my daughter, Gracie. When she was alive, I dreamed of all the cakes we’d bake together—celebrating every milestone, including the day she’d finally come home from the hospital. That day never came, so now I bake in her honor. Cakes from Grace is my way of still taking care of her, making sure her name is spoken, and leaving a legacy of love and celebration.

What sets me apart? I don’t just talk about resilience—I live it. I know what it’s like to think you’ll never smile again, and I know the fight it takes to find joy anyway. I want people to walk away from my work feeling seen, heard, and just a little braver.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

Absolutely. I think one of the biggest things non-creatives struggle to understand is that creativity isn’t just a hobby—it’s work. Real, exhausting, soul-stretching work. It’s not just ‘fun’ or something I do when inspiration strikes. It’s showing up, day after day, pouring pieces of myself into my words, my work, my mission—whether I feel like it or not.

And here’s the kicker: it’s vulnerable. When you create, you’re putting a piece of yourself out into the world, hoping it resonates with someone. But that also means opening yourself up to judgment, criticism, and sometimes even silence. People assume it’s easy, but they don’t see the rewrites, the self-doubt, the ‘why am I even doing this?’ moments.

But at the end of the day, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Because when my words, my story, or my work helps one person feel less alone, it makes every struggle worth it. That’s the magic of being a creative—it’s not just about what I make, it’s about the impact it leaves behind.

Have you ever had to pivot?

If life has taught me anything, it’s that plans are cute, but they rarely go the way you expect. One of my biggest pivots came after losing Gracie. Before that, I thought life would be full of milestones—first steps, birthdays, school plays. Instead, I found myself planning a funeral. Everything I thought my life would be was gone in an instant, and I had to figure out who I was without her here.

That’s when I started Cakes from Grace. It wasn’t the life I planned, but it became the way I could still mother her, still say her name, still build something meaningful out of the wreckage of my grief.

Then came another hard left turn—cancer. I had barely found my footing, and life knocked me down again. I went through surgeries, did the treatments, changed my diet—everything I never thought I’d have to do, I did it. And when my oncologists told me I’d never have another child, I fought for that too. I did the impossible. That battle didn’t just teach me what I was capable of—it showed me how much fight I had in me. And now, that same fight helps me reach others, reminding them that they are stronger than they think, that they can survive the unimaginable, and that their story isn’t over.

That’s when I stepped into speaking and writing books. I knew I had a story to tell, and I wasn’t going to let fear or doubt stop me. Now, I help others find their voice, own their stories, and step into their purpose—even when life doesn’t go as planned. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: the plan will change. You will have to pivot. But that doesn’t mean the story is over—it just means you’re about to write a new chapter.

Contact Info:

• Website: http://beckyhunt.net
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imbeckyhunt/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imbeckyhunt/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-hunt-288ab5262/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beckyhunt
• Other: Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/becky-hunt

Image Credits

Erin Benner of AngelicJewel Photography