Inspirational Women

Dr. Catherine Athans is a clinical psychologist, a licensed marriage & family therapist, and author of "The Heart Brain." In her key role in life, she sees the varying dynamics in many families. One of the larger issues currently linking a great deal is cell phone use with young kids, and the need for parents to instill suitable guidelines on the right age for youth to begin owning a phone, an...

Heidi Smith is a local author, veteran woman's soccer player turned coach and expert advisor. Heidi has performed a great amount of research to create her newest book "Play On: From Adversity to Advantage through 140 Years of Women's Soccer." This book is timely in this World Cup year, with matches coming to Seattle this summer, and also because this content is applicable to all facets o...

Amy Daughters is an amazing woman who lives commitment and wraps it all up with humor and love. Amy made a connection via Facebook with a friend when they shared time as camp counselors. Circumstances prompted Amy to write the friend a letter. That led her to wonder what it would be like to extend the same courtesy to her entire FB circle, 580 in all. The result is a truly engaging book, enti...

Stefanie Stolin (aka Stolinsky) has authored a special uplifting Christmas-tinged story, entitled "The Doc's Christmas Miracle." Stefanie brings her previous career journeys into this new book, from actress to psychologist to writing and author, all life experiences leading her to reinvention and self-expression. The story is perfect for anytime, but during the holidays, this story...

Leslie Rasmussen is a notable television writer, best known for her work with Burt Reynolds and Roseanne Barr, and on a number of sitcoms. After stepping away to raise her sons and build up her own nutrition business for a decade, Leslie then returned to what she loved, as a novelist with three books to her credit. Her latest, “When People Leave: A Story of Love, Lies, and Finding the Truth,” is a...

Allison Todd is Customer Communications Manager for QFC, which around this time of year, collaborates with Food Lifeline to provide a very basic need to those among our neighbors facing challenges, particularly where food and nutrition are concerned. Now through Dec 31, when shopping at QFC, we can purchase a simple $10 virtual food bag that does 'so much good' for families across Western Was...

Dr. Gertrude Lyons is a parenting coach with 20 years of facilitating dialogue for mothers and daughters. She is a podcast host, a TEDx Speaker and author of "Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust - A Cosmic Approach to Motherhood." Dr. Lyons joins us to bring some key awareness for self-discovery. https://www.drgertrudelyons.com   See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Kyla Cain is the Education Curator at Cougar Mountain Zoo. There's a great flurry of activities going on preparing for the annual Issaquah Reindeer Festival, and Kyla provides some details such as planning for your day and purchasing tickets online. It saves time -- not needing to wait in lines but also guarantees that you will be able to visit when you choose to. It all starts on t...

Nancy McKearney is cofounder with her husband, John, of Bakehouse Bread Company, based in Arizona but whose special breads are available at Fred Meyer and QFC. The company grew from a special zucchini bread recipe that was handed down from Nancy's mother, a recipe that had people asking if she had any extra loaves. The zucchini bread is the top seller, but they have created many others. Nancy's sh...

Beatriz Victoria Albina is a Nurse Practitioner with a master's degree in public health. Bea has been working in that field for over 2 decades, helping others heal and learning more for her own self-healing. It's culminated in her book, "End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Overcome Your Codependent, Perfectionist, and People-Pleasing Habits." www.beatrizalbina.com , and on socials @beatrizvictoriaal...

Theo Boyd is a farmgirl at heart, living in Texas, where she taught high school English, raised her daughter, and was an active volunteer in various organizations, her community, and her church. After 30 years, she moved back to her hometown of Whitney, Texas, to make peace with the death of her mother in a tragic farming accident, followed three years later by her father’s suicide. She now devote...

Mary Ruth Barnes is an author with Chickasaw roots. After years of researching her ancestors, Mary Ruth has taken what she has learned and turned it into her new historical novel, "Where Birds Land," a standalone sequel to her 2022 debut, "Little Bird." "Where Birds Land" follows her great-grandmother, Ella Brown McSwain, as she fights crooked businessmen, land grifters, and grueling cou...

Alexis De Brock is an exceptional young woman, a terrific role model for anyone of any age. In her busy life as she plans for her winter wedding, she's created a bucket list of things to accomplish. Among them, being to compete in a pageant. Her story is fun and engaging and potentially motivating, for any of us to try something new, something to stretch ourselves and learn. Alexis is competing in...

Helen Winslow Black is an author, speaker, and advocate for the prevention of domestic abuse. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Helen's dedication is to raise awareness and supporting persons affected by it, who are primarily women. Her first book, now in its 2nd edition, entitled "Seven Blackbirds," is a deeply impactful story of a woman, Kim, a smart and well-educated woman,...

Renee Leaf is an incredibly courageous, incredibly brilliant, and incredibly beautiful woman!! There's no real order to that, nor is it a limited list. She emphasizes all three, while speaking out clearly about her cancer diagnosis. Through her story there lies a roadmap for each of us on living our best life. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But any month, any day, is the time to be your...

Rachel Linden is a northwest author, now with eight books to her credit. In her most recent, "The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake," Rachel takes us on a most magical summer vacation with family in Northern Italy. The setting is magical, as is delving into family recipes that Jules needs for a cookbook with a September publishing deadline. This captivating read, ideal for the new season with cooler a...

Ericka Newman is the Executive Director of Team Survivor Northwest, a non-profit organization "Empowering all women who have had a cancer diagnosis to THRIVE through fitness, education, and community." For 30 years, they have been doing this work, perpetuating a formula that supports women through what can be one of the toughest diagnoses one might ever endure. Their support services can be f...

Courtney Teasley, Esq. is a legal disruptor. An attorney who saw the need for faster, more impactful change, she pivoted from practicing law to focus on business coaching, strategic consulting, and advocacy training. This transition allowed her to expand her influence and equip others with the tools to create systemic change. Criminal Justice Literacy 101 is a free course on TikTok and Google Clas...

Mother/daughter team Amy Goober and Gwen Borden have cowritten "My Mother Always Says: 25 Lessons for Finding the Silver Lining." Gwen is 94, a woman with a persistently great perspective on life. And many decades of life have only strengthened that attitude. As she puts it through a favorite saying: 'There are no bad experiences, only ones you don't learn from." Amy is an action and accounta...

Karen Olson is an American philanthropist who is the founder, and President Emeritus, of Family Promise, a national non-profit dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families. Karen has shared her story in a recent book, "Meant for More: Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purpose." Karen's incredible spirit and drive is a complete inspiration, which we learn seemed to go into overdri...

Ahead of National Grief Awareness Day on August 30, we talk to Rebecca Galli, an author and columnist who writes about love, loss, and healing. Becky's life has had quite a dose of challenges and losses, and this is not a competition for who has had the most. The important thing is how Becky has navigated the losses and, through her writing, provides an inspiration for us. Becky's new book is...

Melissa Vera is the voice behind "Adventures of Frugal Mom," a heartfelt lifestyle platform where motherhood, culture, and frugal living intersect. Melissa is a proud Latina mom from North Carolina who started her blog during a tough financial time. It began as a personal outlet, but then quickly grew into a trusted resource for women seeking budget-friendly inspiration, authentic life advice, and...

Dr. Navya Mysore is a primary care physician, women's health leader, mother, and dog mom. Navya is Medical Director for Women's Health at Nurx, leading efforts to transform healthcare by improving overall accessibility. One area Dr. Mysore wants to help with is to obtain the correct information from TikTok and other social media outlets, where there's much hype about certain 'cures' that wind...

Lori Johnson is the Executive Director of Washington Outdoor Women. This is a unique and important organization helping women to learn, grow, and have a great sense of discovery. It's fundamental for women anywhere but here in the northwest with our mountains, forests and waterways, WOW provides the opportunity to learn the skills to safely navigate these areas and enjoy them. A fall weekend works...

Carrie Rickert has an amazing story to share, pulling from her book "Trauma is a Catalyst." Carrie was involved in a serious car crash that left her with a traumatic brain injury. Her mother, a medical professional, stayed at Carrie's bedside for the early weeks and chronicled her status and progress. As Carrie regains consciousness and is able to return home, she continues to write and share...