Inspirational Women

Amy Goober and her mother, Gwen Borden together have coauthored an amazing, inspiring book: My Mother Always Says: 25 Lessons for Finding the Silver Lining. At 95 years of age, Gwen has weathered the Great Depression, a polio epidemic, WWII, 9/11, and the early death of her husband. Her mantra remains: There are no bad experiences—only ones you don’t learn from. Gwen feels she has lived a goo...

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Jennifer Gillick is the Program Director for the American Parkinson Disease Association's NW Chapter. It's the time of year for the annual Optimism Walk and fundraiser. One takes place on October 10th at Tacoma's Titlow Park and Lodge. Funds raised will support the local community, expanding programs and services for those living with Parkinson's disease, as well as supporting ongoing Parkins...

Dr. Tiffanie Tate has many talents, among them as an author. Her newest book, "Perfectly Perfect," is written for kids twelve and under, a relatable story of friendship and compassion. In addition to her children's books, she is also the author of "FloweTry: A Collection of 108 Poetic Flows on Life, Love, and Liturgical Issues."  Dr. Tiffanie is a Christian, mother, servant, listener and...

Marilyn Milano is a Seattle-based vocalist/pianist and can easily be called an animal advocate.  Pets are often considered a family member, bringing comfort and companionship to all ages. Their lifespan is much shorter than ours, and so we will definitely outlive them. Marilyn tells us of her loss of eleven pups over the years; it's a challenge each time, and yet most of us decide to return a...

The 2026 Komen "More Than Pink Walk" takes place at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo Saturday, September 26. It's a perfect day to gather for a gentle walk at the zoo, to help raise funds for research, and for supporting the women facing breast cancer. The goal this year is $200,000, one that together we can easily reach. 7,710 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Washington st...

Gina Tarnacki is a transplanted Washingtonian, but her embracing of the state goes miles in making her close to be 'native.' As a writer, Gina has traveled the state finding some of the best and fun places and activities to include in her book "100 Things to Do in Washington State Before You Die." As an adventurer, Gina has looked for some of the hidden treasures, taking us off the beaten path to...

Casey Davis is the Executive Director of the Edmonds Food Bank, and Kellie Lewis is the Marketing and Communications Manager. In this program, we learn the history of this food bank, which Casey joined in 2018, just ahead of the early era of the COVID pandemic.  With that timing, she found a great pivot in providing the best and most dignified services for people facing food insecurity. ...

Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, also known as “Dr. Friendtastic," is an author and clinical psychologist, based in Princeton, NJ. She is the creator of "Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic," a weekly, five-minute podcast, where she answers questions from children about making and keeping friends. She has a blog, "Growing Friendships," and a TEDx talk - "Conflict Resolution on the Playground: Is It Bullying or Or...

Dr. Katie Eastman is a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of work helping people heal from trauma. Dr. Katie is also the author of a number of books, with her newest - coauthored with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, entitled "The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Mankind," a veritable tome for in a world where uncertainty is a constant. The book pro...

Tracee Stanley is a renowned teacher of yoga Nidra, meditation, and self-inquiry. She is the founder of the Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community inspired by more than 20 years of study in the teachings of the Himalayan Maters. She is the bestselling author of "Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self." She joins us to discuss her newest book, a great guide for daily life - "Living Ritual: Infuse Ea...

Shelly Dooley is the Managing Director for Operation Nightwatch in Seattle; Anita Hale is the Development Director. Operation Nightwatch began over 50 years ago as a street ministry, providing a listening ear, a bit of food, and a heart full of compassion to persons who were living on the streets. This outreach and support have only increased as housing has become more unaffordable for s...

Jessica Daughtee is the Executive Director of Cancer Pathways, having recently taken on the leadership mantle from its founder, Anna Gottleib.  Her connections to the organization began early, including chairing a Microsoft Golf Tournament, one of their key fundraisers. With a load of experience as a three-time cancer survivor, she shares some of the key programs that are free to the communit...

Kathy Boden Holland is the CEO of Mindr, a national leader in substance detection, monitoring, and safety solutions. The newest addition to their portfolio of products is Keepr Drive, a proactive driving tech aimed at helping families protect young drivers and make roadways safer.  Mindr is focused on making communities safe through innovative technologies that empower individual with the too...

Susan Wiggs is a best-selling NW-based author who consistently brings us interesting and informative reads. And her latest work scores on all points! "Wayward Girls" is historical fiction, a terrific genre which brings important history to light in a very readable way. In an earlier age, there were 'homes' for girls who were considered a problem, who were unwed and pregnant, who were foster k...

Sheila Roberts is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly best-selling, fan favorite author with more than 60 books to her credit. Sheila has had some of her books made into Hallmark and Lifetime Network movies. Sheila shares some insights into her newest book, "Love on the Shelf", which has a radio tie-in. A life-long Washingtonian, Sheila still considers this state home, continuing to...

Karie Bonner is the founder of 'You Glow Girl by Karie'. Her story is quite amazing, having created this online brand during the pandemic. She and her husband had both lost their jobs on the same day, weeks before their wedding, and Karie went on to launch 'You Glow Girl' as a fragrance and body care brand that grew through TikTok, creator partnerships, and community support. This y...

Kyla Cain is an Education Curator at Cougar Mountain Zoo, joining the program once more to showcase the zoo's summer activities; ones that will enrich all of our lives, young kids especially. Cougar Mountain Zoo is a gem in the PNW community, a reflection of our values of education and conservation. And new on their campus this year is a Summer Camp for young kids, grades 1 & 2, and 3 & 4....

Aida Salazar is an award-winning author and arts activist whose writings for adults and children explore issues of identity and social justice. She is the author of a number of novels for middle schoolers, young adults and adults including the picture book anthology "In the Spirit of a Dream: 13 Stories of American Immigrants of Color." Her newest addition is the Scholastic novel "Stream" which te...

Marilyn Milano is a Seattle-based vocalist and pianist with an especially big heart for animals, and what they bring to our lives. Pets have been found to be a comfort to the elderly, and particularly those living with memory issues. Related to this particular passion, Marilyn became aware of 'Tombot,' a company that has created a realistic robotic puppy, Jennie.  This puppy has even been inc...

Rachel Linden is a novelist and has been an international aid worker who has called both Seattle and the Peninsula home for the past 17 years. Rachel is active in the PNW literary community supporting local indie bookstores, speaking at PNW literary festivals, and teaching writing workshops for aspiring authors. She's also a proud and active Girl Scout's mom, and island community coordinator...

Corinne Cavanaugh is a three-time entrepreneur, a Harvard-educated marketing executive. and the founder of CAC Media & Publishing. She leads a team of fractional CMOs who have driven revenue for companies such as Microsoft, Estee Lauder, Disney, and others. She is also author of the Audacious Woman series of novels. Corinne is also a mom of 3 kids, ages 7, 5 and 2-1/2. Corinne brings...

Amy Friedman is an author, writing teacher, and the editor of a young people's writing and artwork anthology. The 11th edition, "A Secret Chord," will be releasing soon. Amy is a founder member of what is now The Pathfinder Network, a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit providing justice-system-impacted individuals and families with the tools and support they need to be safe and to thrive i...

Lois Busby is one of the Youth Ambassadors for the Beat the Bridge 2026 fundraiser, supporting Breakthrough TD1. Nicki Rocco is the Development Manager at Breakthrough TD1 in Seattle. Together, they present the important case for fundraising, helping to support the research and development of new therapies and treatments for type 1 diabetes, and making a huge difference in the lives of countl...

Rebecca Atanassova is the author, and Alissa Hansen is the illustrator of the recent children's picture book "George the Mouse in a Log Pile House," a most beautiful story for parents and guardians to highlight to their children the importance of nature ahead of Earth Day, April 22. In a recent study, 62% of parents reported feeling guilty about the amount of time their kids spend on screens. With...