Inspirational Women

on Inspirational Women: S.W. Leicher is an author, a writer. Susan brings us a thought provoking novel, Acts of Atonement. Susan notes that 'novel' means new ideas. In this book Susan offers us an immersion into a New York City world, given the opportunity to learn, to really get a sense of an Orthodox Jewish culture, of a Latinx culture, family, disabilities, sexuality, education, the Justice sys...

on Inspirational Women: Stephanie Warren Drimmer is a writer who is curious about the world around her especially as she looks at the science of it. She is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids magazine and has a new book: Ultimate Book of the Future--Incredible, Ingenious, and Totally Real Tech That Will Change Life As You Know It'. Nature inspires invention and sciencists created a...

on Inspirational Women: Pennie Crocket is a strong woman, a strong leader who broke free of an abusive relationship, and in the course of her healing and rebuilding her life founded a business, Pennie's Tea. The business provides opportunities and hope for other women in similar circumstances. Pennie has written about her experiencs in her book: Dangerous Love: From Battered to Boss Lady. Look for...

on Inspirational Women: Dothula Baron M.A. has worked in community mediation, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and has counseled and coordinated women's support groups. She leads workshops in communication, self-esteem, decision-making, life coping and job seeking skills for youth and families. Dothula is also the Founder of My FACE, Inc., a nonprofit that works to empower women to be all...

on Inspirational Women: Kate Eckman is a performance expert, a certified executive coach, and the author of 'The Full Spirit Workout: A 10-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun & Fulfilling Life'. Kate says that we may easily have fallen into some complacency thinking through the pandemic time, thinking it could always be worse. Drawing from her...

on Inspirational Women: Krystal Marx is the Seattle Pride Executive Director and shares details of 2 big events, the first on Saturday, June 4, Seattle Pride in the Park at Volunteer Park on Capital Hill. All the performances are free and take place noon-7. The Seattle Pride Parade is Sunday, June 26, 11am - 3:30pm and takes place on 4th Ave between Pike St & Denny Way in downtown Seattle. www...

Dr. Julie Gatza is one of the nation's top chiropractic physicians with more than 30 years of clinical practice during which she has assisted thousands of patients to resolve a wide variety of physical ailments. Using her understanding of the nervous system, nutrition, and alternative therapies, Dr. Julie brings focus to the digestive system, with what we eat and the timing 'sof these foods. So fo...

on Inspirational Women: Kelly Hargrave writes fun nonfiction, whimsical activity books, and engaging guided journals and diaries to inspire kids and draw them into the amazing world around us. Kelly has a new book published by National Geographic: Can't Get Enough Shark Stuff. Big kids can also learn a great deal about these ocean creatures that generally scare us--what about the fact that they ha...

on Inspirational Women: Hayley Statema, Manager of Donor Development for March of Dimes in the Puget Sound area provides some infomation about premature births in the US, and in Washington--we are a little better than the national average, but still too many babies are born early. Amy Thorne is a mom who gave birth early to twins. Her son was born slightly more than 1 lb and lived for 34 days; her...

at 6am on Inspirational Women: LaRae Wiley is a founding member of the 'Salish School of Spokane' which began just 11 years ago. The school offers free Salish language classes for parents and community members while the children experience immersion school. The elders have provided recordings of the language so students can hear and learn pronunciation. Without this the language, the foundation of...

Helen Banks Routon is the Director of Development for Eastside Baby Corner which actually serves children and families in need in King and North Pierce County. The services are providing food, diapers, clothing for babies through age 12, and expectant mothers. It's a great model of collaborative effort where agencies such as housing or social workers connect those in need with the source of the th...

on Inspirational Women: Inesa Ponomariovaite is a holistic health expert who was motivated by her mother's cancer diagnosis to find a natural way to help her. Ultimately, she has developed the world's first full-spectrum CBDa hemp extract. This is a natural remedy that can help with anxiety and stress which is a focus for the conversation with Inesa about Nesas Hemp. www.nesashemp.com See Privacy...

on Inspirational Women: Becky Bohan is an author. Becky retired as vice president of a training consulting company, and is putting her masters degree in English literature to direct use as she has had 3 novels published. In collaboration with her wife Nancy Manahan, they have co-authored the non-fiction award-winning "Living Consciously, Dying Gracefully: A Journey with Cancer and Beyond". Becky j...

on Inspirational Women: Alexa Carlin is a motivational speaker and author of "Adaptable: How to Lead with Curiosity, Pivot with Purpose, and Thrive Through Change". She shares what is an incredible journey, at 21 overcoming a lift threatening illness when she was actually put into an induced coma. Alexa has her own company 'Women Empower X' helping women entrepreneurs grow their businesses and bra...

Shanisty Ireland is a food and lifestyle influencer who was a TV journalist and now as a mom of 4 and half kiddos uses her journalism talents to create recipes for her family and to share on her blog. She shares the nutritional benefits of bone broth. https://shesbecomingdomestic.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

on Inspirational Women: Hanna Safley returns to share the rest of the story of facing down cancer once again, in the midst of other challenges and yet she is so filled with optimism and energy to reach out and help the community, particularly children and youth. www.cancerpathways.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

on Inspirational Women: Hanna Safley is just 21 chronologically but her life experience and wisdom might make her 101. At 13 Hanna was diagnosed with a rare childhood leukemia. Over 5 years she lived through stages of treatment and then found that a different form of cancer had appeared. Despite the unbelievable challenge Hanna immersed herself in school, now a junior at UW. She's been involved in...

on Inspirational Women: Joni Rodgers is an author, screenwriter and celebrity ghostwriter. Facing cancer 30 years ago Joni decided to write a book to share some of her life with her young daughter. Joni was told she might have 5 years to live and so she was focused. Crazy for Trying was that book and is now part of the SIxo Collection that Joni reworked in celebrating her 60th birthday. Joni's sto...

at 6am on Inspirational Women: on this 2nd weekend of Women's History Month, the guest is Nancy Paris, a dancemaker who has performed across the US and in Canada, is a Julliard School alum and now puts her talent to work as an author. Nancy's first book is an entertaining and funny look into the ballet world through the experiences of one 'Lilly Nilly'. The first book: Pardon My French--it's the L...

on Inspirational Women: Linda Olson is the go-to story expert who helps authors, speakers and entrepreneurs impact millions with their stories. She is a TEDx Speaker, multiple bestselling author and founder of Wealth Through Stories. Her mission is to impact a million people a year with multiple authors in her series, Story Matters! Linda's newest book, a compilation of 7 stories is: Story Matters...

on Inspirational Women: Dr. Gabby Wild is a wonderfully unique veterinarian, merging care of wild animals--elephants, tigers, rhinos, etc--with a focus on environmental care and protecting endangered species, and fashion! She is a an eco- and fair-fashion activist, raising funds for her conservation causes. Now she is the author of an amazing book that can be used by and for all ages--"Wild Vet Ad...

On Inspirational Women: Catherine Athans PhD is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 25 years experience guiding individuals and families in their life journeys. In this segment Dr. Athans discusses the mental health crisis affecting our kids, and how we as parents and educators have a responsibility in providing balance, providing the opportunities for our kids to know they are...

On Inspirational Women: Gabby Salazar is a National Geographic Explorer, a nature and conservation photographer, and a social scientist. Gabby along with Clare Fieseler are the authors of a phenomenal new book from National Geographic: No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice. While the book is written for middle school students, its appeal is real...

on Inspirational Women: Hand in Hand is a hugely important non-profit organization in Snohomish County providing the essential services for families and very specifically children. Safe Place is one of the entities providing 72-hour emergency shelter for children who have been separated from their homes due to suspected abuse or neglect. But Safe Place is more than shelter, it's a home-like atmosp...

on Inspirational Women: February is Heart Health month and Go Red for Women is Friday, February 4, so be sure to wear the RED. Lilian Tsi Stielstra is an ambassador for the American Heart Association and she's a great one. Suffering a stroke brought the dubious honor, but she truly had taken what could have been devastating, and created a better life for herself and her family, and for us if we un...