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#005 She Faced Prison, Addiction, and Homelessness… Now She Builds Recovery Homes
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In this powerful episode of Living on Incline, John Eklund sits down with Jessica Hicks—a woman who once lived in a homeless shelter, faced prison time, and battled addiction, but is now a successful real estate developer building recovery homes that change lives.
Jessica’s story begins with trauma, fear, and chaos—witnessing violence as a child, slipping into addiction as a teen, and enduring multiple arrests and overdoses. But it’s not a story about staying broken. It’s about finding a way forward through faith, hard work, and radical grace.
Today, Jessica is on a mission to help others climb out of the pit she once lived in. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just need a reminder of what’s possible—this episode will stay with you.
Chapters / Timestamps:
0:00 – Meet Jessica Hicks
1:30 – Struggles from childhood
3:00 – Life in constant fear as a kid
5:00 – Living a double life
7:00 – Early use of drugs and downward spiral
10:00 – Arrests, rehabs, and hitting bottom
13:00 – Detoxing from benzos and hospitalization
16:00 – A miracle moment in court
20:00 – Starting over with Healing Transitions
24:00 – Living amends and building confidence
28:00 – Mentorship, real estate, and recovery
32:00 – First big land deal and building homes
38:00 – Meeting Tisha Temple and a shared vision
42:00 – Taking bold steps in faith
46:00 – Parenting, spiritual growth, and giving back
51:00 – Why she wouldn’t change a thing
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