Mrs. Heather Johnson's Story
Heather Johnson is a teacher, speaker, and community leader who empowers women to rediscover their beauty, strength, and resilience. With a Master's in Special Education from the University of Florida and extensive experience as an educator and mentor, Heather has dedicated her life to uplifting others through education, mental health support, and faith-based community.
As a Certified Grief Educator & Mental Health Coach, Heather provides compassionate guidance to those navigating life’s challenges. In her role as Founder & President of Isla Mae Non-Profit for Women, Heather has cultivated a welcoming and supportive community for women seeking connection, healing, and personal growth after loss.
Her contributions extend to her service as a deacon and leader at Aspire Church, where she leads as a Grief Share and mentors women in faith and resilience.
As CEO of Hauteshot Logistics since 2013, Heather has also demonstrated her expertise in leadership and business strategy. Her journey has recently led her to pursue certification as an Esthetician, merging her vision of holistic beauty and wellness with her mission of empowerment. Heather’s work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of community and her dedication to helping others rediscover beauty through connection, faith, and personal growth.
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Published story
The Arena Was Never Optional
A featured chapter in Built to Endure: How Entrepreneurs Overcome Challenges, Stay Focused, and Build Lasting Success
In her powerful chapter, The Arena Was Never Optional, Heather shares a raw and redemptive journey through grief, grit, entrepreneurship, and faith. From the classroom to freight docks, loss to mentorship, she reflects on the messy, meaningful path of entrepreneurship and the beauty that can rise from broken places.
This chapter is part of Built to Endure, a collaborative book featuring stories from entrepreneurs who dared to keep going. With honesty and hope, Heather opens up about founding Hauteshot Logistics, launching Isla Mae Non-Profit, and turning pain into purpose.
This chapter is for every person who’s ever faced loss, betrayal, burnout, or uncertainty and chose to keep going anyway. It’s about faith in the unseen, the courage to build something new, and the beauty that can grow from broken ground.
" This wasn’t about ambition—it was about endurance. About grit. And a whole lot of faith. "
— Heather Johnson