Layla Freeman

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About Layla Freeman

Layla Freeman is a wife, mother, friend, and encourager to all. She is a passionate disciple of Jesus Christ. Layla has overcome a life of trauma and many difficulties of her own, and willingly shares her powerful testimony of God's miracles and power of restoration speaking to various audiences. On Christmas Eve 2013, Layla faced yet another traumatic journey, losing her oldest daughter Ashley to the devastating perils of addiction. Ashley was only 23 years old. There is no greater pain than child loss. This very difficult journey gave Layla the desire to help those who are facing difficult times and to help people see the hope. Layla is the original Founder and former CEO of the Non-Profit outreach ministry “Light of Hope” an outreach to help individuals and families who are struggling with substance abuse, addiction, and life difficulties. Layla attributes her ability to face each day, to the overwhelming love of Jesus, who carries her through. ​Layla was awarded the Non-Profit “Leading Lady” award of Rogers County in 2018. She was also voted #1 community volunteer “Best of Claremore” in both 2019 & 2020. ​ On June 9, 2020, Layla Freeman was Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical National Registry, as well as recognized as a Tulsa, OK "Amazing Oklahoman" on October 2020. ​ Additionally, her non-profit Light of Hope was awarded the "Non-Profit of the Year" in 2019, 2020 & 2023, and is also the winner of the International 2020 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Community Drug Prevention Award. ​ Layla is also an author. Her first book publication, HOPE IN THE STRUGGLE, offers hope in the midst of dark times. Layla’s personal experience in the extreme difficulties of life gives her a deep understanding of brokenness. Layla is a Founder/CEO of Layla Freeman, LLC. She is also a full time Business Owner/Vice President of Asset Industrial, Inc. & Owner of RLF Investments, LLC She and her husband, Randall, work together providing services necessary for the oil refinery industry. ​ She is also a respected Executive Committee Board Member, serving on the State Northeast Oklahoma Workforce Development Board. ​ Layla is a Public Speaker and enjoys the opportunity to speak and present to groups, schools, churches, organizations, conferences, etc. She has a passion to bring God's love, hope, awareness, and education, to our society. She believes that working together, and collaboration with others is the key to healthy families and stronger communities. ​