Inspired: Melissa Graham & Dr. Sarah Lane

Women Celebrating Women

The word inspire is defined as the act of filling someone with the urge or ability to do something, and here in Chattanooga, we have no shortage of incredible women who motivate those around them day in and day out.
Whether they intentionally set out to be a role model or random acts of kindness are simply in their DNA, these women are making the world a better place. Read on to learn more about the individuals who encourage others to be the best version of themselves told by those they inspired most.
Melissa Graham and Dr. Sarah Lane

I feel extremely blessed to have Sarah in my corner and to be in hers.”

inspired: Melissa Graham
inspiration: Dr. Sarah Lane

As a woman, you hear so many messages about what defines sisterhood. By living, you also learn that life experiences and circumstances are unique, and so are relationships. I do not have any biological sisters, but I am surrounded by a few women who have shown me what real sisterhood looks like, and none of it looks the same. Sarah is one of those women. 

Sarah and I met back in college, and our relationship was strengthened once we became sorority sisters. Immediately, her leadership characteristics set her apart, and she continues to lead while also being a lifelong learner. Through the ups and downs that we have experienced in life, our friendship has remained steady, and we have grown even closer with time. One of the things I love about Sarah is that I can depend on her sound reasoning when I feel overwhelmed and her celebratory cheers when I feel accomplished. We are riding the waves of life together, and the loyalty is true. I feel extremely blessed to have her in my corner and to be in hers.

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