Stupendous Love, at its heart, it’s about choosing freedom, joy, and love—every single day—no matter what life throws your way.
It was born out of the legacy of Heather's daughter, Ava, and everything she embodied: leadership, compassion, kindness, inclusivity, and strength.
Through Stupendous Love, we channel her spirit into something bigger—something that inspires others to live fully, love deeply, and rise resiliently.
Stupendous Love
A Life.
A Legacy.
A movement.
Heather Wood
Founder of Stupendous Love
Speaker | Leader | Dream-Chaser
Heather Wood is Ava Wood’s mother.
A daughter, a sister, a friend.
She’s also a seasoned leader with more than twenty years of experience—curious about how people thrive, how systems evolve, and how culture is shaped by what we practice every day.
Heather knows life is rarely just one thing.
Joy and responsibility often share the same space.
So do challenge and success.
Freedom and commitment, too.
She believes connection grows with intention.
That authenticity beats perfection.
That real belonging begins when you show up as yourself.
Heather doesn’t choose between softness and strength.
She lives with both—
and leads that way, too.
Ava Wood:
Connection.
Authenticity.
Love.
The Life that Sparked a Movement.
A Light That Connected Everyone
Ava’s magic was in her ability to connect—with anyone, anywhere. She found beauty in simple things and joy in unexpected places: a cozy corner, a shared meal, a spontaneous adventure.
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Friends, teachers, and teammates remember her as the one who made ordinary days feel special and who could turn even the hardest moments into laughter.
She lived boldly and loved fiercely. Ava’s presence was proof that light and laughter can exist side by side with life’s challenges. Her warmth, humor, and heart left an imprint on everyone lucky enough to know her—and on countless others who now carry her story forward.
“She found beauty in the simple things and connection in everyone she met.”
On January 20, 2023, Ava’s life was tragically cut short by her father, who was struggling with mental health challenges he could not overcome. It was an unimaginable loss—but it’s not where her story ends.
Stupendous Love was created in her honor—to transform pain into purpose, to break the silence around mental health, and to keep her radiant light moving forward.
Because Stupendous Love isn’t just a name—it’s a way of living.
It’s about discovering a life you love—one filled with peace, freedom, self-love, and happiness.
It’s unconditional. It’s both the simple and the stupendous moments that make life beautiful.
“Even after devastation, love can rise again.”
Through her legacy, Ava continues to remind us to laugh loudly, love deeply, and live boldly—because that’s how she lived.
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We carry her light forward—through stories, style, spaces, and community. And we invite you to do the same.