May 31, 2017 | 2017, Inspired Woman Magazine, June
by Monica Hannan | Submitted Photos Kids are tough. “Resilient” is a word often used to describe them, especially those who live through adversity yet go on to do great things. I thought of this during a recent trip to the The GOD’S CHILD Project’s Casa Jackson...
May 31, 2017 | 2017, Inspired Woman Magazine, June
by Paula Redmann | Photos Submitted Take a moment to think about your middle school years. Let’s make a list, shall we? New classes, friends, skin issues, surging hormones, regulations, boys, stress, embarrassment, drama, body image, choices. “Does my (fill in the...
May 31, 2017 | 2017, Inspired Woman Magazine, June
Bismarck rocks. And so does Jessica Humble. The Bismarck artist’s latest project is designed to spread positivity. She calls it, simply, Bismarck Rocks. “I painted a bunch of small rocks. Some I made into bees and ladybugs, and others I just added a positive message....
May 31, 2017 | 2017, Inspired Woman Magazine, June
Two years ago April Lund was, as she says, a “hot mess.” “I was 65 pounds heavier. My body fat percentage was 44.8 percent,” she recalls. “I wanted to get back into shape. Running had always been my passion, but I thought it would be a whole lot more fun if my friends...
May 31, 2017 | 2017, Inspired Woman Magazine, June
When it comes to eating healthy, it’s important to have a plan. But sometimes it’s difficult to find time to meal plan. That’s where Annie Beckler, Loni Harper, and their new business, GR8 Plates, come in. GR8 Plates provides healthy, home-cooked meals for busy...
May 31, 2017 | 2017, Inspired Woman Magazine, June
By Claudette M. Reno, Ph.D. What defines a friendship? How do I know if I have good friends? I am so busy, is it worth it to use what little free time I have to spend with friends? In psychotherapy, when I recommend women spend more time with friends, these are...