Aug 16, 2011 | 2011, August/September, Inspired Woman Magazine
By Rhonda Gowen I wasn’t going to write about my mother. Nope. That would be too cliché. Perhaps I’d tell of my older mentor and fellow music teacher Nina, or my generous and entrepreneurial siblings, my perfectionist husband, or perhaps the...
Aug 10, 2011 | 2011, August/September, Inspired Woman Magazine
by Tina Ding Cowgirls Britany Fleck and Kennedi Kautzman fell in love with horses and rodeo as young girls. Scarcely five, they each sat atop horses and paid close attention to the wonders of rodeo as well as the daily chores and hard work that goes hand in hand with...
Aug 2, 2011 | 2011, August/September, Inspired Woman Magazine
by Kim Jondahl Deb Seminary graciously asked me to contribute a “Top 10” list of favorite memories from the beginnings of this magazine, initially named Inspire. Inspired Woman continues to be a great source of pride for me as the six-year editor who helped launch...
Jul 31, 2011 | Inspired Woman Magazine
Her story: When this story published, Nancy Jones Schafer was heading home from Washington, DC. Her husband, Ed Schafer, had completed his term as Secretary of Agriculture and Nancy was looking forward to some quiet time. IW: Did you get that quiet time, or jump into...
Jul 31, 2011 | Inspired Woman Magazine
Her story: As the executive director of the Central Dakota Humane Society (CDHS), Sue Buchholz works tirelessly to give animals a second chance. She has rescued dogs from puppy mills and cats and dogs from Hurricane Katrina. In 2008, one of her biggest challenges was...
Jul 31, 2011 | Inspired Woman Magazine
Her Story: When Ashley Andrews was crowned Miss Rodeo America 2007, she was the second North Dakotan to win the title. The Bowman native and University of Mary alum excelled in rodeo, debate and public speaking, but she may be best known for her battle against cancer...
Jul 31, 2011 | Inspired Woman Magazine
Her story: In 2006, Kris Ehrmantraut lived a life of balance and harmony as a wife, mother of three, special education teacher and co-owner (with her husband) of Ehrmantraut’s Academy for the Arts. She was also promoted to sixth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and...
Jul 31, 2011 | Inspired Woman Magazine
Their stories: French, former commander of the 957th Multi-Role Bridge Company, led a unit into Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003-2004. Her Bismarck-based unit returned from Iraq, minus three Soldiers who lost their lives. Huber, a Bismarck native who served in Desert...
