Bountifull Podcast: Jessica Mogford
🌟 "I don’t think bountiful always has to mean money. It doesn’t always have to mean success in the world’s eyes. Bountiful to me is that my kids want to talk to me every day, that I have love in my life, and that I’m in a place where I don’t have to worry anymore." 🌟
What does it really mean to live a bountiful life? For Jessica Mogford, it’s not about status or wealth—it’s about resilience, love, and the small, everyday moments that make life meaningful. A mother of four, Jessica’s journey has been anything but conventional. From navigating a turbulent childhood to becoming a teen mom and later founding a maternity home for young mothers, she has turned hardship into purpose.
In this episode, she shares the lessons she’s learned about hope, forgiveness, independence, and the power of transparency in parenting and relationships. If you’ve ever faced adversity, questioned your own strength, or wondered how to rewrite your story, Jessica’s wisdom will stay with you long after this conversation ends.
About Jessica:
Jessica Mogford is a hospitality and real estate professional with over a decade of experience in creating exceptional service experiences. As Manager at Lyric Works, she is dedicated to fostering environments where collaboration and community thrive. Previously, as a Community Manager at Lucid Private Offices, she played a pivotal role in elevating occupancy rates and building meaningful connections within professional spaces.
Beyond her career, Jessica’s personal journey is one of resilience and transformation. From navigating a turbulent childhood and becoming a teen mother to founding Hope House, a maternity home supporting young mothers, she has dedicated her life to helping others find stability and hope. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, kindness, and the belief that no matter where you start, you can create a life filled with love, purpose, and abundance.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
💛 What It Means to Live a Bountiful Life: Jessica shares why true abundance isn’t about money or status but about connection, love, and creating a life where you feel at peace.
🌿 Overcoming Hardship and Finding Strength: From losing her mother at 15 to navigating life as a teen mom, Jessica reflects on the resilience it took to rewrite her story.
🔄 Breaking the Cycle and Building a Future: How she moved away from a troubled environment to create a stable, loving home for her children.
💫 The Power of Forgiveness and Letting Go: Jessica opens up about healing from childhood trauma, making peace with the past, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting with Honesty and Trust: Why transparency, respect, and unconditional love are the foundation of her approach to raising strong, independent kids.
🏠Creating Hope for Young Mothers: The story behind Hope House, the maternity home she co-founded to support teen moms in need.
❤️ Finding Love Again and Blending Families: How reconnecting with her high school sweetheart brought a new perspective on love, trust, and second chances.
🌟 Life Lessons on Strength, Gratitude, and Living with Purpose: Jessica’s reflections on resilience, kindness, and embracing life’s challenges with an open heart. perspective.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Jessica Mogford and her journey of resilience, motherhood, and overcoming hardship.
03:20 – What it means to live a bountiful life and why Jessica believes it’s about connection, not money.
07:15 – Growing up in a turbulent home and navigating childhood trauma.
13:40 – Losing her mother at 15 and the impact of sudden loss on her path forward.
18:10 – Becoming a teen mom at 16 and the challenges of raising a child with little support.
24:45 – How Jessica built a life of stability, moved away from her past, and broke the cycle of hardship.
30:20 – The creation of Hope House and her passion for helping young mothers find support.
35:10 – The power of forgiveness, letting go of resentment, and healing from the past.
40:25 – Parenting with transparency and why honesty is key to building trust with children.
44:30 – Finding love again, blending families, and learning to trust after hardship.
50:00 – Life lessons on resilience, gratitude, and embracing joy in everyday moments.