Inspired: Maggie Bratcher & Elaine Richie
Maggie Bratcher inspired by Elaine Richie Mom, You have been with me since day one. I have always been inspired by your entrepreneurial spirit and creative talents. There are no limits to your kindness and generosity towards others. Growing up, I watched you help people in need and care for all animals. You have a […]
Her Story: Christy Howard
Christy Howard on Reaching New Heights Two years ago, I got an idea – I want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa and fourth tallest peak in the world. That’s a big adventure. The training, the logistics, the planning, the necessary equipment and gear, the expense. And to top it all off, […]
Inspired: Caroline Henry & Penny Patton
Caroline Henry inspired by Penny Patton Penny, You have been a constant in a world of change over the last 10 years. No matter what stage of life we both found ourselves in, you have always been there as a listening ear, an honest voice, a shoulder to lean on, and ultimately, a true friend. […]
Survivor Story: Rhonda Gilliland
The American Heart Association is dedicated to building healthy lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke, through education, caregiver support, research, and development of healthcare professionals. Go Red for Women is a social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health by equipping them with the knowledge necessary to lead healthy […]
Inspired: Abigale Choi & Heather Raco
Abigale Choi inspired by Heather Raco Heather, There are not enough words to describe how incredibly thankful I am for you. Whether it be a crazy adventure to save an animal, one of my five million house projects I randomly decide to do that you end up having to fix, our 10+ FaceTime calls a […]
Inspired: Donyel Johnson & Mara-Lynne Payne
Donyel Johnson inspired by Mara-Lynne Payne Mara-Lynne, I’d like to take a moment to give flowers to a friend and mentor who has been an incredible source of inspiration and strength in my life. Mara-Lynne, as one of my very first supervisors, you have played a pivotal role in shaping me into the woman I […]
Inspired: Sheaba Chacko & Tonya Cammon
Sheaba Chacko inspired by Tonya Cammon Tonya, You come to mind when I read this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Successful is the person who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of children, who leaves the world better than they found it, who has never lacked appreciation for the earth’s beauty, who never […]
Her Story: Chrissy Percy
Chrissy Percy On How Her Family Overcame Childhood Cancer I always say that of all the things I’ll ever do in my lifetime, being a mother to my kids will always be my biggest accomplishment. As a little girl, I dreamed about my fairytale wedding and named my babydolls, thinking those would be my kids’ […]
Inspired: Ellen Boone & Dauna Higney
Ellen Boone inspired by Dauna Higney Dauna, In January of 2020, you became my mentor teacher, and I have been deeply inspired by you ever since. You immediately took me under your wing and helped guide me through the incredibly difficult season of student teaching in a pandemic. As you welcomed me into your classroom, […]
Meet Our Model: Shadrina Booker
When she’s not dedicating her time to fostering community connections, Shadrina Booker can be found collaborating on creative content with her husband, cheering on her son at a soccer game, or readying for a run. Here, Booker shares how she became an avid runner and what continues to inspire this rewarding ritual. Read on to […]
