Aug 31, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, September
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...
Aug 31, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, September
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...
Aug 30, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, September
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...
Aug 30, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, September
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,...
Aug 30, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, September
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!”...
Aug 30, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, September
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....
