By Spc. Jess Raasch In a world where women are often taught to wear dresses and follow the norms, Sgt. 1st Class Billie Jo Lorius decided to wear combat boots and follow her dreams. A Lemmon, South Dakota native, Lorius joined the South Dakota National Guard at just 17 and […]
By Betty Mills Aware that the theme of this issue of Inspired Woman would be about the women who had coached and mentored us, I wondered, “Who coached me?” That put me in a reflective mood, coupled with a sentimental journey through the refuse which lingers in my storage room […]
By Marci Narum Look at a collection of old Inspired Woman magazines, and you get a snapshot of local and North Dakota history. Women whose faces grace the cover of the magazine have come from all walks of life. There are non-profit founders and directors, a rodeo queen, and a […]
Breastfeeding moms often feel isolated and uncomfortable feeding their babies in public. Mandan mom Erica Hager remembers the feeling well. “A few times when I was nursing my babies in public someone would look my way and smile. I felt like they were offering support, but maybe they were just […]
You might have one on your refrigerator: a photo strip of pictures taken from inside a photo booth with family, friends, or co-workers, all wearing goofy hats, oversized glasses, and feather boas. And one of you is holding a sign that reads, “I’m here for the beer!” It’s thanks to […]
Stay-at-home mom of four Stacy Lee never dreamed she’d be running a successful business from her garage. But a quick glance around her Bismarck garage proves it is very much the heart of her business, The Little Things. “I have always loved crafty stuff,” says Stacy. “I started with furniture, […]
By Paula Redmann We’ve all been there. You’re happily attending your child’s sporting event. You’re thinking you are—once again—the WGM (World’s Greatest Mom) because you got your child to the event on time, with the right shirt, the right equipment, two matching shoes, a snack, a change of clothes, a […]
By Lisa Dingeman Through your Trainer’s Eyes As a personal trainer, I have met a very diverse group of female clientele. I’ve trained elderly women with a prescription to improve their strength and balance. I’ve helped athletes gain extra endurance to get them higher marks. And of course, I’ve worked […]
By Renae Hoffmann-Walker Put your big girl panties on. That’s what Century High School cross country coach Julie Stavn has told her team members for years. Now they are telling her the same thing. Rewind to Harvey, ND where Julie was number five of 10 children. A self-professed tomboy, Julie used […]
By Jody Kerzman It’s been two weeks since my last family vacation. Before that, it had been about six years. I think I might finally be recovered from this last vacation. I’d forgotten how exhausting it is spending time with the ones you love, enjoying the great outdoors. It was […]
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