Ellie Boyer: Hope Through the Hard

In this episode, BYU swimmer Ellie Boyer shares the deeply personal journey that has shaped who she is today. From becoming a state champion to suffering a traumatic sternum injury, Ellie’s path has been anything but easy. Just two weeks before starting her freshman year at BYU, her world shifted again with the sudden passing of her younger sister, Shaela. Through overwhelming grief, physical recovery, and the pressure of being a Division I athlete, Ellie found strength in her faith, her teammates, and her determination to keep going. Now, she’s preparing to pause her swimming career to serve a full-time mission in Philadelphia for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ellie opens up about honoring her sister’s legacy, choosing to lead with love, and what it means to find hope—even in the hardest moments.