The Be A Light Project
Better Brain Health in Rural Communities
“In rural communities, we believe support should be close to home. We’re here to normalize conversations around mental health and make help and community outreach more accessible.”
Featured in EmpowerHER: Volume 1
Elizabeth Marner, Founder of The Be A Light Project, is honored to be a contributing BEST-SELLING author in the bestselling book EmpowerHER: Volume 1.
In her chapter, Elizabeth shares the deeply personal story of how her son’s mental health crisis became the catalyst for her advocacy work. What began as a desperate search for resources evolved into a mission to shed light on brain health in rural communities—where families are often overlooked.
Her words in EmpowerHER reflect the very heartbeat of The Be A Light Project: breaking the silence, creating connection, and turning lived experience into purpose.
EmpowerHER is a collection of 25 women’s stories of resilience, vulnerability, and strength. All profits from the Kindle edition go directly to UNICEF – a nonprofit working to ensure every girl has access to Education.
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Printed copies will be available in September 2025!
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We offer public speaking engagements, community events of all sizes to help spark conversations, raise awareness, and support mental health in meaningful ways and can help support your next community initiative.
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