Inspirational Women

Elaine Parke, the author of "The Habits of Unity: 12 Months to a Stronger America... One Person at a Time", wraps up our year-long journey with a review and a look to the future embracing gratitude and patience. She shares/reminds us of the Cherokee Tale of Two Wolves, a grandfather telling his grandson of the 2 wolves battling inside each of us, the one of evil and the one of good. The grandson t...

Dr. Sylvia Earle has long been recognized as one of the world's top experts on ocean science and conservation. She is the president and chairman of Mission Blue, a National Geographic Explorer at Large, and former Chief Scientist at NOAA. She has been called "Her Deepness" by The New Yorker and the New York Times, a "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress, and a "First Hero for the Planet" by T...

Noelle Salazar is a local author with a new book, a historical fiction set in WWII focusing on two teenage sisters, involved with a resistance force in the Netherlands. "Angels of the Resistance" highlights the strengths and impacts of women doing great things, both then and now. Noelle herself has an interesting personal history, having been a Navy recruit, medical assistant, and NFL cheerleader....

Dr. Fayne Frey is a nationally-renowned dermatologist who is passionate about helping women accept their awesomeness. Often to the point where her writing directs us to look in a mirror and say: Dear Me, I'm Awesome. Her work to break down the myths and hype in the Skincare industry led to her writing an amazing and compelling book: "The Skincare Hoax: How You're Being Tricked into Buying Lotions,...

Megan Asaka, PhD is an historian, author and Assistant Professor of History at University of California, Riverside. But Megan does carry roots in Seattle, leaning toward a historical edge, and questioning both facts and the people most key in its early evolution. She shares her research and discoveries in a new book "Seattle From the Margins: Exclusion, Erasure, and the Making of a Pacific Coast C...

Tiffany Jewell is a #1 NY Times bestselling author of "This Book is Anti-Racist". Her newest book, "The Antiracist Kid" serves as the essential illustrated guide to antiracism. Its text strives to empower readers young and old, and to provide them the words, language, and methods to recognize racism and injustice. Tiffany is a trained Montessori educator committed to antiracist and social justice...

Dr. Noella C. West, who with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice, is an adjunct professor at both the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida. Dr. West is a contributing editor of "The Color of Wellness", a magazine written by health professionals of color, specifically for people of color. Dr. West sheds some light on certain health disparities for persons of color, and the underlyi...

Elaine Parke has a life mission of living peacefully and in harmony with the world. She shares the ways we can all do this in her book "The Habits of Unity, 12 Months to a Stronger American... One Citizen at a Time". The 12 is the 12 months, and the focus in November is "Show a Positive Attitude". One way to achieve this is to consider the power behind how life is 10% what happens to us and 90% ho...

Joanna Quinn is an educator, author, and the founder of Super Empowered One, an organization dedicated to building confidence in kids. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, although bullying is an action whose attention must take precedent year-round. It does give us the opportunity to discuss this activity, especially in the early months of school. Keeping lines of communication is criti...

Allyson Johnson is a senior editor for National Geographic Books, bringing us the newest edition of "National Geographic - Complete National Parks of the United States". The book spans over 500 pages with details of parks, monuments, battlefields and historic sites. It's a great way to plan for wonderful adventures and travels with the family, as the book provides details about what to expect, the...

Amy Sarig King is an award-winning author whose latest YA book "Attack of the Black Rectangles" provides a powerful, refreshing glimpse into book censorship and book-banning. Amy calls the book her 'love letter' to intellectual freedom, most passionate in her comments and discussions at schools and conferences. Amy invites us to see where the 'black rectangles' (which blot out words) can be found...

Amy Wooten is a Program Director with Cancer Pathways in Seattle. This is breast cancer awareness month and Amy has an incredible story to tell us of her own breast cancer diagnosis...at just age 28! Yes, not an age when anyone, even the medical profession believes a woman would be have breast cancer. Amy underscores the very strong reason for self advocacy, and having a good support team as one g...

Kate once more welcomes author Elaine Parke, whose mission is to bring connection and unity among all citizens. A discussion of topics from her book: "The Habits of Unity: 12 Month to a Stronger American... One Citizen At a Time." October's theme is: Be Patient and LIsten, both solid foundational habits for all aspects of our life. October begins a time of slowing down, animals are looking towards...

Stephanie Drimmer is an award winning author of nonfiction children's book for National Geographic Kids and other publishers. Stephanie brings us a beautiful and educational book, bound to thrill kids, their parents and grandparents. Her newest addition is National Geographic Kids' 5000 Amazing Facts (About Animals). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Julie E is a nutritionist and functional medicine expert, with a passion for helping people improve their health. One area of focus is 'Brain Fog' which we might be noticing these days in ourselves and others. It might be an issue of kidney overload, and she discusses doing a detox along with other options, such as 'tapping and swiping'. In 2000 she founded Julie E-Health, a holistic wellness prac...

Nita Whittaker is an incredible woman, a singer who has sung with some of the biggest names of our time, a former Miss Louisiana, is an author, and a daughter who honors her father in a beautiful book: "When Your Hand is in The Lion's Mouth--The Life and Wisdom of a Man Named Green". It's a invaluable insight into Green's long and devoted life, a life based in faith and love. In honoring her fathe...

Alexandra McGroarty is co founder of McGroarty & Co. Consulting and is the lead Human Resources consultant, serving as a certified diversity professional as well as a certified professional coach. She is an author and her new book is: Bridging The Gap: Reducing Gender Bias in the Workplace. August 26th was ‘Women's Equality Day’ because August 26, 1920 is the day women were finally given the r...

Olivia Nichols is a a wellness enthusiast, part of a team of like-minded individuals at food influencer central. August is designated National Wellness Month, and just to be clear, this is to make it a focus and educational, but we do want wellness to be a focus every day all year long. But times like this are an opportunity to consider some simple and healthy meal options, keepling natural at the...

on Inspirational Women: Mary Kay Carson is an inspired and inspiring author with over 50 books to her credit--in which she aims to connect kids/youth with nature, and with history, by making it come alive. Mary Kay's latest series of books is: Outdoor School, a wonderful and interactive experience that inspires kids to be outdoors, finding their connection to all of nature. Really so helpful for p...

on Inspirational Women: Elisa Stancil Levine is an artist who has used nature to inspire the beautiful fabrics and finishes she and her studio use in homes and buildings. And Elisa is also a writer whose new book, This or Something Better--A memoir of Resilience, is a tapestry of the experiences of her life in northern California and how nature has been a healing factor. The resilience is a great...

at 6am on Inspirational Women: Raminderpreet Elisa Is a certified yoga therapist and the founder of the Life Skills Yoga Program. She produced the award-winning documentary, Your Brain, Your Body, Your Breath. When we face a challenging situation, we're often told to take a deep breath. Raminderpreet opens up the world of breath and yoga and the important health benefits to manange the stress and...

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: Amy Liz Harrison brings us an important new book, the title of which tells us much about her--Eternally Expecting: A Mom of Eight Gets Sober and Gives Birth to a Whole New Life...Her Own. It captures the essence, and Amy fills in the blanks, comparing pregnancy and giving birth to her journey of finding sobriety. Amy's openness and honesty carry a lot of weight in br...

on Inspirational Women: Stephanie Moram is a green living expert, the CEO and founder of Good Girl Gone Green who will join us to share her awakening and journey in living more ethically on our planet. More than a decade ago Stephanie realized the impact each of us has on our planet and made the decision to consciously do something about it, and now her children know that eating organically--so lu...

on Inspirational Women: Dr. Alyson Nerenberg is a psychologist and author of 'No Perfect Love: Shattering the Illusions of Flawless Relationships'. Dr. Nerenberg addesses perfectionism and its expectation can shatter relationships, setting up unrealistic expectations both in our adult life and relationships and in our kids. Dr. Alyson discusses forgiveness--both of ourselves and others, setting bo...