Laniece Herron on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Laniece Herron. Check out our conversation below.

Good morning Laniece, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
What’s been bringing me joy lately are the long, lingering dinners with family and friends—the kind filled with laughter that makes your cheeks hurt. I love the unhurried moments with my husband and children, FaceTime calls with my parents, and gathering with the people I love most. I find joy in showing up for my kids, whether it’s through their school activities, volunteering, or simply being present for the everyday magic. I’ve even taken up learning to surf, which has been both humbling and exhilarating—a reminder that it’s never too late to step into something new. Most of all, I’ve found joy in honoring myself—being a no when I need to be, and a yes when it feels aligned. That kind of freedom is its own deep joy

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Laniece Herron, a transformational life coach, international speaker, and author of Becoming Her: The Odyssey to Truth. Through my company, Laniece & Associates, and my women’s community, &Her, I create powerful spaces for women to return to themselves, embrace self-love, and lead with courage and clarity. What makes my work unique is that it is rooted in lived experience—my journey as a veteran, wife, and mother—and paired with years of study in coaching and leadership.

Today I guide women, teens, and organizations through workshops, retreats, and programs that blend personal healing with heart-centered leadership. My mission is to help people move beyond achievement for achievement’s sake and step into lives that feel authentic, joyful, and aligned. Right now, I’m focused on expanding the Becoming Her movement and creating new ways for people to connect, grow, and thrive together.”

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
What breaks the bonds between people is when trust is shaken—when honesty slips, when we stop listening, or when we start protecting our pride more than the connection. Distance is created in the silence, in the unspoken hurts, and in the moments when we choose being right over being real.

What restores those bonds is presence. It is the courage to admit when we are wrong, the grace to forgive, and the choice to lean back in even when it feels uncomfortable. Bonds are restored through laughter, through listening without defense, through showing up again and again with love. It is less about perfection and more about choosing each other, over and over.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
It showed me that strength is not about how much you can carry but how willing you are to let go. It revealed that joy can exist even in the cracks, that healing does not erase the scars but makes them sacred. Success celebrates the outcome, but suffering taught me to honor the process, to see the beauty in resilience, and to trust that even in the breaking, there is becoming.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
I admire my father for his character. Life handed him more struggles than most, and I watched him walk through some very dark seasons. Yet no matter how many times he fell, he always found the strength to rise again. What stays with me most is that he never lost his charisma, his light, or his faith. Even in the hardest moments, he could still make us laugh and carry himself with a spark that reminded you he was bigger than whatever he was facing. Watching him taught me that true strength is not about power or perfection. It is about spirit, resilience, faith, and the choice to keep shining when life tries to dim you.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
When I am gone, I hope the story people tell is that my life reflected God’s love. That my children always knew how deeply I poured into them, that my husband felt truly cherished, and that my family and friends felt the strength of my presence. I want to be remembered as a woman of faith, courage, and joy who kept love at the center of everything. That I made others feel seen, heard, and valued, and that I did not just speak about transformation but lived it. Most of all, I hope they say I gave others permission to be themselves and to believe that becoming whole and free was possible for them too.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://LanieceListens.com
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Silas Watson