By: Alexandra Perez
When it comes to bridging generational divides through honest, compassionate communication, few pairs embody the mission as effectively as the mother-son team of Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle and Justin Hurdle-Price. Together, they are helping reshape how individuals, families, and organizations approach conflict, difference, and connection—one conversation at a time.
Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle, affectionately known as The Conflict Closer, was born and raised in the Bronx, where the vibrant yet volatile dynamics of her extended African American family sparked an early fascination with communication. “Our family gatherings would start with laughter and dancing and end in loud arguments,” she recalls. “I wasn’t allowed to voice my opinions—I grew up in the ‘children should be seen and not heard’ era.” That silencing of her voice as a child led to a lifelong desire to understand—and change—the way people relate to one another.
For Dr. Lynne, difference was never something to fear; it was something to embrace. “I never saw difference as a deficit—it intrigued me,” she says. Her love for self-expression began with poetry and theater, and she entered college as a theater major. But when she discovered a new program called Non-Violent Conflict and Change, everything shifted. “We studied Dr. King, Gandhi, peace movements—I absolutely loved it,” she remembers. Her creative energy often translated naturally into teaching conflict resolution—first in civil courts, then in schools, and eventually across a broad spectrum of industries and international platforms.
Her journey as an entrepreneur accelerated with motherhood. After losing her own mother to cancer just before she became a mother, she found clarity in her grief. “I realized I was free to raise our sons my way,” she says. “I wanted to ‘break culture’—to parent differently than what I had known. I wanted to use the skills I taught in conflict resolution in my own home.” That desire led to the launch of Hur Communication Solutions, a platform that blends coaching, corporate training, and public speaking to foster emotionally intelligent leadership and meaningful dialogue.
At the heart of her work stands Justin Hurdle-Price, her youngest son and now business partner. Justin also grew up in the Bronx, immersed in a household rooted in service and empathy. “In many ways, I was just like any other kid—I loved sports, camping, drumming,” he says. “But in other ways, I was different. My parents, both working in social service fields, instilled a strong sense of service in my brother and me.” From an early age, Justin understood that helping others, truly seeing them, was not only encouraged, it was expected.
Justin’s path toward leadership started early. At just 10 years old, he participated in EARS, a family-run organization focused on developing leadership and communication skills in Black and brown youth. “It was a place where I could sharpen my voice and confidence,” he shares. By his early teens, he was facilitating workshops at the United Nations.
While he started behind the scenes—setting up rooms and assisting with logistics—Justin’s passion for the work soon took center stage. “I loved the mic even more,” he laughs. His ability to connect across generations and identities has made him a respected and emerging voice in schools, nonprofit organizations, and corporate spaces alike. “We’re often told not to talk about our differences,” he explains. “But leaning into them is how we grow. Helping others see that doesn’t feel like work to me—it feels like purpose.”
Together, Dr. Lynne and Justin co-host Working It Out Across Generations, a television show on the e360tv network’s Trajectory channel. The show models the kind of courageous conversations they aspire to inspire worldwide—intergenerational, identity-driven, and rooted in respect. “Our mission is to spark one million healthy conversations,” Dr. Lynne says. “One conversation at a time.”
Their dynamic reflects both wisdom and freshness—Dr. Lynne’s depth of conflict resolution experience and Justin’s generational insight create a compelling and impactful bridge. “My goal is to be someone who was part of the solution,” Justin adds. “Someone who did the hard thing when it counted.”
Their influence is widely recognized. Dr. Lynne’s TEDx talk, The Weight of Hate, received a standing ovation. Her book, Closing Conflict For Leaders, became a bestseller. In 2024, she received the Presidential Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award, and their show received the Rising Star Award on e360tv. Yet, for both, the most meaningful achievements are personal. “The biggest impact is seeing clients change their lives through conversation,” Dr. Lynne says. “And for me, knowing that my sons not only learned these skills but can now teach them—that’s everything.”
Justin agrees. “The number of people I’ve helped across all walks of life—that’s the milestone I carry with me.”
Looking forward, they hope to expand their membership community, continue speaking, and land their show on a major streaming platform. “We want to help people reframe how they see conflict,” Dr. Lynne says. “To stop avoiding it and start moving toward it with compassion and courage.”
Outside of their professional work, both lead lives rooted in balance and joy. Dr. Lynne loves long walks, theater, karaoke, scriptwriting, and Audible books. Justin enjoys gaming, music, and spending time outdoors. Both credit their values of family, faith, and self-care as the grounding force behind their work.
“I live by something I heard Oprah say—‘Use me up, Lord,’” says Dr. Lynne. “To whom much is given, much is expected.” Justin adds, “Balance is everything. I can’t help others if I don’t take care of myself first.”
In a world that often chooses silence over discomfort, Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle and Justin Hurdle-Price are choosing vulnerability, truth, and generational healing. Their mission is more than a movement—it’s a mirror, inviting us all to speak up, listen deeply, and grow together.
Published by Joseph T.
