Inspirational Women

Michelle Massey is director of Camp Sparkle, one of the unique support programs offered by Cancer Pathways, for kids and teens touched directly by cancer.  It's an incredible week of adventure and growth that is so impactful on young lives. These fun and supportive camps are free for all participants, and available in person within the state of Washington, along with a virtual camp in July.  We ge...

Susan Wiggs is a NY Times best-selling author based in the NW, with 25 novels to her name that transport us into wonderful places, meeting fascinating characters. Susan has a new book, a great summer read entitled "Welcome to Beach Town". While this is a novel, Susan's talent of weaving the many themes of life resonate within us. Be they from very personal experience or because of our connection w...

Christina Sauer is an associate editor for National Geographic Kids Books. She joins us today to discuss her new book, "Why? The Human Body: 99+ Awesome Answers for Curious Kids." Christina shares some highlights with ideas on using it as a family, for fun and simple research. Something so great, fun, even informative to start off the summer and use throughout. www.natgeokids.com See Privacy Polic...

Gina Cloud is a mother, devoted teacher, author, speaker, and advocate of all things women. Gina's passion is to honor and celebrate the feminine power we possess, ALL the power, and truly embrace our authentic selves.  Gina has a new book - "W.O.M.A.N. A New Definition For Reclaiming the Feminine." Gina also has an interesting Tedx Talk about her experience with the tango. www.ginacloud.com See P...

Angela D. Coleman is a holistic health expert with training in clinical psychology, trauma, and natural well-being. She is also founder of Sisterhood Agenda, a group drawing on wisdom and practices from around the world to offer up ways for women to release tension and chill out. All of this is covered in her recent book - "The Art of Chilling Out for Women, 100+ Ways to Replace Worry and Stress w...

Sarika Jain is a love strategist, dating coach, and author whose book is titled: "The 90-Day Soulmate Plan: Get Out of Your Own Way and Attract the High Love You Deserve."  Sarika also leads workshops, coaching individuals about self-love, mindful dating, and relationship skills. Sarika shares a quote from Rumi at the beginning of her book, telling us a great deal:  "You are searching the world fo...

Nancy Davis is a Crusader and Warrior, who's been battling MS for 31 years. All while the foundation she created, “ Race to Erase   MS ”, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a grand gala and fundraiser June 2nd. Nancy was instrumental in connecting some of the leading doctors and clinics in the country to find treatments for MS, uniting them at a point when she'd have to prepare for life in a...

Shanisty Ireland, a food blogger and mom of 5 brings us some good ideas on salads - which since May is national salad month, brings us good nutrition. She introduces us to "Queen of Hearts" salad dressings - all natural, founded by women, and located just across the border in Oregon.  www.shesbecomingdomestic.com Lucy Chick is a Beat the Bridge Ambassador at just age 10! Lucy was diagnosed with Ty...

Diane Height was a retired teacher who asked herself what she would do in her retirement, and quickly signed on to that next great adventure.  Diane's is such a motivational story, one where there is so much life to be lived, so long as we are open to the idea.  Diane shares this next chapter, in her book "A Mongolian Memoir." Living and teaching in Mongolia - just imagine!   And Diane is planning...

Give Big Washington  is now in full swing, and ready for all of our commitments to support them, and in return, support our community. It's an important time raising important funding. Saige Fitzpatrick is Director or Engagement for  Lifelong . While you may not know the name, you will be aware of at least some of the work they do - supporting people with chronic health issues, primarily. Said wor...

Andrea Dunlop is a local author whose 4th novel, the hugely engaging "Women Are the Fiercest Creatures", incorporates the local tech industry. All while drawing us into the lives of 3 women who have a strong connection and intertwined lives. We will find ourselves relating and having a range of strong feelings as we are drawn into family lives, women's challenges, and an authentic slice of life in...

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 spans all ages, and we can...

Blanca Villagomez is a student affairs professional at a California university and a higher education consultant at Intelligent.com, a great platform to support and guide students, particularly women students, through the winding paths of college entry and navigation.  We discover that Blanca couldn't be more perfect of a guide, as she shares how her life followed a similar path, having the opport...

Emily Fego is an assistant editor for the National Geographic Kids Books team. She joins us this week to discuss the company's newest release "That's Fact-tastic! Mind-blowing, Eye-popping, Jaw-dropping Stuff About Our World". While this is a book for kids, best to consider kids of all ages. There are about 100 different topics with 10 items for each one. Consider: on the International Space Stati...

Laura Black is a retired attorney and award-winning businesswoman, turned author and speaker. She conceived and co-founded one of the first temporary legal staffing companies in the U.S., moving on to become its CEO after it was acquired by a public company. The company emerged as the largest of its kind in America. Laura sits on numerous boards including The Associated Jewish Community Federation...

Christina Maria Martinez is the author of "Shattered Pieces Everywhere: How I Found True Joy in My Most Broken Moments". Christina's memoir will resonate with many, if not all, women. In sharing the struggles of childhood and youth touched by domestic violence, substance abuse, foster care and much moving across the country, many will identify with Christina. When she met the love of her life and...

Christina Maria Martinez joins us to share her riveting and inspirational story, about how she recovered emotionally and physically from a car accident that left her face scarred. The experience, which occurred just prior to her (eventually rescheduled) wedding, recently turned into the basis for her book "Shattered Pieces Everywhere: How I Found True Joy in My Most Broken Moments". Christina spea...

Sharon Price John is President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, and author of "Stories & Heart--Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love".  Sharon shares her journey, which gives us the opportunity to gain awareness that life is a series of experiences, the ones we need, perfect for us to create the life we came here to live. The book is a self-paced workbook of self-dis...

Brianna Labuskes is the  Washington Post  bestselling author of five thrillers, with her latest book just released. "The Librarian of Burned Books" is a WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women. This is historical fiction at its finest taking us into life in Berlin, Paris and New York via these 3 characters. While we experience the era, we might also find ourselves drawing paralle...

Dr. Holly Geyer is an Addiction Medicine Specialist at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, and is passionate about educating us about what we can do for those we know who may be struggling with drug issues. A key part of her work focuses on quality of life and the best use of drug-free interventions for diseases such as cancer. However,  OPIOID OVERDOSE IS NOW THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN ADULTS 18-49...

Rasheda Hatchett Is a Registered Nurse, Coach, entrepreneur and author. Rasheda is the CEO of Rasheda Hatchett Media where she coaches and leads women, in particular Women of Color in leadership and resilience. As a nursing professional Rasheda also spotlights the health care issues for Women of Color, and in particular heart health. www.rashedahatchettmedia.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Katherine Goble Moore is the daughter of Katherine Johnson--the American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. Katherine along with her sister Joylette Goble Hylick and their mother, collaborated on a very important book: "One Step Further, My Story of Math, the Moon, and a Lifelon...

Linnea Star is a Psychic Medium who helps people understand their Angel Numbers, leading seminars and workshops, and connecting individually with people. If you have ever noticed certain numbers appear with some regularity, the time of day happens to be the date of someone's birthday, a car license plate is a number that brings a memory or person to mind--Linnea shares how these are 'Angel Numbers...

Sarah Moore is the founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting, where the focus is on connection and mutual respect between adult and child. Rooted in her life and a desire to bring peace and joy to all of us beginning with the family, Sarah has created a series of blogs and online training modules, and now has a new book which is an invaluable resource: Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brai...

Mekdela is the author of Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia and Social Change. Mekdela addresses the body and size shaming all too present in our world, and uses her book and her website (plussizebook.com) to engage readers to see themselves in whatever role they play, and look toward making constructive changes to language and comments. She discusses this in context of being similar to...