Inspirational Women

Karin Slaughter is a best-selling author, considered one of the world's most popular storytellers. She's been on the NY Times best-seller's list more than 20 times, with her reach going global. Her Will Trent series of novels is as you might deduct, the source for the hit TV series of the same name starring Ramon Rodriguez. The days keep counting down until the 3rd season begins, and it still feel...

Maisha Houston is the Director of Human Resources for the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and joins us this week to provide details of the growth of this invaluable non-profit in our Puget Sound area. Both in staffing and in the overall increase of supportive and relevant programs in Education, Public Health, Housing, Advocacy & Civic Engagement, and Workforce Development. These important...

Rupa Mehta is a teacher, entrepreneur, author, fitness expert and wellness pioneer. She is the creator of the Nalini Method and founder of the nonprofit NaliniKIDS, both based on Rupa’s wellness philosophy that true health is achieved by being both emotionally and physically fit. Rupa has created Oopa's World of Words with a focus on early childhood, combining movement and reflection with language...

Christina Sauer is an associate editor for National Geographic Kids Books. An avid supporter of STEAM education, Christina has had the privilege of creating children’s media for Disney Junior and NASA. She’s edited numerous titles including the Go Wild! series and National Geographic Readers. Her current book, which is great fun for all ages and supports some healthy activity, is "Can't Get Enough...

Suzanne Maggio is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with families on connections, and now lectures at the university level in Psychology, Counseling and Social Work. Suzanne is also an author, sharing insights from her latest book "Estrellas: Moments of Illumination Along El Camino de Santiago." It's a powerful, personal journey and Suzanne weaves it into life experiences we might a...

Corinne Cavanaugh is a local author who brings us a great book club read, but really a great 'anytime' read. Corrine takes us on an adventurous journey of provocative subjects such as: feminism, activism, gender norms, crime, death, grief and a mix of these in a setting that presents looking at life and living and situations in new and creative ways. https://corinnecavanaugh.com/book-club-fiction/...

Cheryl Patella M.S. has over 15 certifications as a Trainer and Life Coach, and can accommodate most clients' restrictions and limitations by utilizing a variety of modalities including water, plyometrics, Pilates, free weights, stretching, strength equipment, bands, spinning, and walking. Cheryl is passionate about helping others and has co-founded a women's residential recovery center, The Agape...

B. Rosemary Grant, a biologist and author, shares her story that encourages all of us to avoid putting limitations, such as age, on what we can do with our life. Along with her husband, a fellow biologist, Rosemary raised 2 daughters, continued her education, performed firsthand research in the Galapagos, and earned her PhD at age 49. She shares all these experiences in her engaging new book "One...

Shannon Taylor is one half of a team who created a new business that is a great help for parents of young children, even other family members. Legacy Bundles is a "Bundle Swap" of clothing items for kids 's up to 5 years of age. It is so sustainable for the planet and saves parents in time and energy that's spent on shopping for kids in that age group. Bundles of gently used clothing are sent via...

Linda Broenniman was raised a church-going Catholic, only to uncover a long-hidden family secret that her father was Jewish. Thus began a multi-year journey of discovery and research, tracing the family back eight generations to a lineage established in Budapest, Hungary. One that includes Adam Politzer, the father of Otology. Linda chronicles this epic journey in her book "The Politzer Saga" and...

Steph Jagger is a Bainbridge Island-based author, coach and mentor. Her latest book "Everything Left to Remember...My Mother, Our Memories, And a Journey Through the Rocky Mountains" serves many pillars - wisdom, comfort, coach, and love story. Whether our mouthers are still here with us, or if as it is for Steph and for Kate, our mothers have left this world, there's so much for us to learn and g...

K.A. Cobell is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation. She lives in the PNW, following her passion for writing and bringing awareness to the crisis facing too many Indigenous women. It is in fact an epidemic - the women who are missing or who have been murdered. The murder rate of Native women is 3 times more than that of white women. Often, in some locations, the rate is more than 10 times th...

Marcia Naomi Berger is a psychotherapist and author who brings us her important and relevant book, entitled "The Bipolar Therapist: A Journey from Madness to Love and Meaning." In this memoir Naomi shares her personal journey of overcoming bipolar disorder while navigating the roles of a psychotherapist and a patient. This can provide the important insights that help in our life or the life of som...

Jennifer Donnelly is a New York Times bestselling author of relevant young adult fiction. Jennifer brings us her newest book, "Beastly Beauty." A different take on the classic Beauty and the Beast motif, "Beastly Beauty" contains an interestingly newfound dynamic wrapped in a gender swap. Arabella and Beau, while set in a magical castle, still are so relevant, their story providing welcome food fo...

Dr. Allison Feldt is a physical therapist, the founder of Body Motion Physical Therapy, and author of 2 important books - "Restore Your Body After Kids," and "Pregnancy Era," both focused on overall health, which often begins with a strong, healthy core, a valuable body element a simple exercise to get started with today. Dr. Feldt is passionate about women's long term good health, and with her te...

Kelly Campbell is a trauma-informed leadership coach and author of the new book “Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership Through Trauma Healing.” Kelly brings us the insights we need to be responsible for our own healing. It is different for each of us, but the healing work is entirely up to us. And while it may seem daunting, doing the work brings true freedom. www.klcampbell.com   See Privacy P...

Brynna Counts-Morgan is a manager with Washington Trails Association, but she began by using the great app to find great hiking trails in the state. WTA is working to raise $140,000 during GiveBIG for their efforts in creating and maintaining the thousands of miles of wonderful nature trails in our area. Members donate 150,000 hours of maintenance annually. She invites our support and invites us t...

Brianna Stevenson with Seattle Humane Society informs us of the nearly 1 million meals provided to community pets, and the Community Medicine program that breaks down barriers in caring for our fur babies. Seattle Humane also helps other shelters around the country most affected by disasters and dangerous overcrowding.   www.seattlehumane.org     www.wagives.org   See Privacy Policy at https://art...

2 guests join us to promote a couple of the non-profits participating in the major giving event "Give Big".  Brianna Stevenson with Seattle Humane Society informs us of the nearly 1 million meals provided to community pets, and the Community Medicine program that breaks down barriers in caring for our fur babies. Seattle Humane also helps other shelters around the country most affected by disaster...

Heidi Beierle is an artist, writer and adventurer. Her new book "Heidi Across America: One Woman's Journey on a Bicycle Across the Heartland" invites us to join on her amazing adventure: a 3000-mile bike trek across our vast country. This might not be our immediate idea of what we can or want to do, but Heidi makes clear this was her journey, and within her hopefulness may we find our personal exp...

Emma Nadler is an author, speaker, and psychotherapist based in Minnesota. She is also a wife and mother and shares her life with us in her memoir, "The Unlikely Village of Eden." Eden is Emma's 2nd child, a daughter finding magic in her neurodivergence. In bringing us into her family, Emma helps us build a greater awareness of, and compassion for, families that become caregivers, what that means...

Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess grew up in Bosnia and Herzegovina, experiencing the ethnic genocide in those countries firsthand from 1992-95. She was able to immigrate to the US, attend university and is a professor at Columbia University, studying how and why societies can dismantle and what role education can play in the rebuilds. Dr. Amra is the author of "The Cat I Never Named," with her latest book...

Sanoma Blakeley is an admirable and genuine young woman who is living her dreams and is a great inspiration and model, of what is truly possible.  She is an equine enthusiast and professional racer, her experiences and impacts in both fields best described within her book "Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion." Sanoma continues to compete, as well as train young...

Shanisty Ireland is a food and lifestyle influencer who joins us with some helpful tips for spring cleaning our pantry and shares some simple healthy recipes that are sure to please the kids and the adults. She is @shanistyireland on socials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Sleep Health at Sleepopolis. She is one of only 160 licensed behavioral sleep medicine psychologists worldwide. We'll learn about the need for, and how to ensure getting a good night's sleep. There's a mountain of information, and we can learn more from Dr. Harris's podcasts: Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby. www.drshelbyharris.com...