Feb 6, 2013 | 2013, February/March, Inspired Woman Magazine
Editor’s note: Every organization housed at The Frances is run by a female Executive Director. Our children and our community benefit greatly from the countless hours they put in each week. I had the opportunity to sit down with all of the women and hear about their...
Feb 2, 2013 | 2013, February/March, Inspired Woman Magazine
Finding Balance, Helping Others, Putting Family First KAREN EHRENS All about me: I connect people to better health and wellness through communication, coordination, and advocacy. By being open to paths that have opened up to me, I currently: work to build awareness...
Jan 17, 2013 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
By Deana Mack This was an entry in the 2012 ‘Who Inspires You’ contest The year was 1973 and I was a shy, seven years old. I had just received my first and only Barbie doll. She had one outfit. I went outside to play with some of the neighborhood girls, toting along...
Jan 17, 2013 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
By Michelle Mielke This was an entry in the 2012 ‘Who Inspires You’ contest One of the inspirations in my life is my grandma, whom we affectionately call “Granny Jane.” She lived through the Depression and personal heartache and pain. But for as long as I can...
Jan 7, 2013 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
by Shelly Preszler “Slow and steady wins the race.” This mantra may have worked for the Tortoise, but in a triathlon it will just help you finish, perhaps close to last. I have wanted to “compete,” a term I use loosely, in a triathlon for the past 15 years. I still...
Jan 2, 2013 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
By Kylie Blanchard The gym’s atmosphere is electric, energetic and in a state of constant movement as participants race from exercise to exercise against the clock. This is CrossFit and it has people moving, motivating and pushing the limits of their physical...