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Success is subjective and has multiple meanings to different people, but the path to success is rife with strife. In order to be successful, one must overcome difficulties, be determined, and maintain a drive and passion. Alicia Hurtt’s success story is unique, as she found success through the work she provides for women in the community. 

Hurtt’s journey to success started in Maryland, where she obtained her real estate license and opened a property management company as an investor and landlord. Inspired by her experiences, Hurtt wrote and published her first book, “The Real Estate Journey: Overcoming Obstacles,” which advises anyone going through problems that hinder them from buying a home. Hurtt’s hard work and determination earned her the 2024 Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) for high production volume. She also completed the GOLDMAN Sachs 10KSB program, an initiative that helps small business owners in the United States advocate for policy changes to help businesses, employees, and the community. 

After years of working and living in Maryland, Hurtt faced a turning point in her life when her mother died, and she quit her job. Seeking a fresh start and warmer climate for her Rheumatoid arthritis, Hurtt decided to move.

“We didn’t know where we would land,” she said. “I knew that after my mom passed, I wanted to move away from Maryland. I wanted something different, something new.  I also quit my job, so it was all on my husband.” Hurtt’s husband’s job allowed for flexibility, and Bainbridge met their criteria and price range for a home. 

After Hurtt’s mother passed, she said, “, I wrote a lot for therapy and healing, but it wasn’t anything from which I was making money. I was coaching and counseling women, and I decided to teach a few classes, but overall, I was just being a mother.”Hurtt adjusted to life in Bainbridge well, continuing to write and publish books. So far, she has published 39 books of different categories based on herself, her family, ghostwriting, and sentimental novels. Hurtt’s latest project is the Women Wellness Center, which is a connection to her website called “I See My Baby.” 

The center is a haven to empower women who are struggling with loss, infertility, lack of faith, and depression by providing them with support, resources, and advocacy, while offering holistic services such as Yoni steaming services, motherhood guides, and journals for overcoming life challenges. The center also partners with other services including Birth Doula Services, Postpartum Doula Services, and Virtual Doula Services. Additionally, the center also offers classes, seminars, and webinars to support women’s wellness. One of the center’s standout offerings is the annual Women’s Wellness Retreat in Negril, Jamaica, scheduled for November 2025. Hurtt describes the opportunity as a way for women to rejuvenate, relax, and rediscover their inner strength. The trip is to also trust in God fully and release their burdens and align with God’s purpose. Coming to Bainbridge, Hurtt was able to adapt to the new environment, progress her passion,  overcome her struggles, and commit to a new project that helps women in the community. As the executive director of the Women’s Wellness Center, Hurtt continues to expand the center’s offerings and reach. She is positively impacting the community by offering women the space to have resources and support. Her story is a powerful lesson that explains success isn’t about personal achievement but about lifting others and making a difference in their lives. Hurtt’s journey is evident as she continues to empower women, inspire others, and overcome obstacles to help others succeed.