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Sometimes you have to dive right in – Meet Susan 43 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Jul 3, 2019
3 min

Sometimes you have to dive right in – Meet Susan 43 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Taking on challenges: Sometimes you have to dive right in Meet Susan: In her own words: ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “I started taking on challenges at a young age. Having grown up with an entrepreneurial father who took me under his wing to mentor me to work and aspire in a man’s business world, his work ethic rubbed off in many aspects of my life. It started small, with working on my tennis game and playing in club tournaments during otherwise lazy summers, to joining the l

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Mystic Murrabba – Meet Gita 42 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Jun 26, 2019
3 min

Mystic Murrabba – Meet Gita 42 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Gita: In her own words: ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “I was made in India, on the coconutty west-coast along the Arabian Sea. What luck to have been nurtured by a playful father, an orderly mother, and both my grandmothers. In my first few years, I was held for long hours by my beloved Badi, an elderly adivasi (indigenous) woman who cared for me while my parents worked. My first foods were her unusual grains cooked in clay. I cried for her when we moved away from that ear

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Making choices based on hope – Meet Kishori 41 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Jun 19, 2019
3 min

Making choices based on hope – Meet Kishori 41 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Kishori: In her own words… “Inspiration: Be kind, be patient, and always have a sense of humor” – Pema Chodron “We are women who have struggled, who have tried to fit into the mold that society dictates is “the way” a woman “should” be, as if there is only one way for all of us to be and to express our powerful beauty! We are the women who have decided to not let fear guide us, and instead to step into our power and our brilliance. All of our stories are phenomenal and u

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Finding my purpose – Meet Pam 40 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Jun 12, 2019
3 min

Finding my purpose – Meet Pam 40 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Pam: In her own words: “My journey actually began several years ago, 2012 to be exact. I don’t have a history of Alzheimer’s in my family so it wasn’t really on my radar. My first symptoms included difficulty learning and remembering events and conversations. At that time I was working at Intel corporation leading a new division of our inside sales organization. I remember sitting in the office and really struggling to comprehend a training seminar. I was taking notes an

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Move it – Meet Andrea 39 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Jun 5, 2019
3 min

Move it – Meet Andrea 39 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Andrea – (in her words) “I started teaching fitness classes back in the early eighties when leg warmers, Reebok hightop gym shoes, and thong leotards with a matching headband was the attire everyone was wearing. Fast forward more than 35 years, a part-time job led to a multi-faceted career in the fitness world and I’ve loved every minute of where it has taken me… all over the world, meeting so many people, and seeing people make changes to liver happier and healthier. ©A

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Oh the places you’ll go – Meet Kenna 38 of 52 Phenomenal Women

May 29, 2019
4 min

Oh the places you’ll go – Meet Kenna 38 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Kenna – In her own words… ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “When I was 6 months old my 100 year old great-grandmother held me on her birthday, rubbed the bottom of my tiny feet and said, “Oh the miles and miles these feet will travel.” Turns out she was right. A common thread among all of the different types of work that I do being a guide. It brings me great joy to hold space for other people to have transformative life experiences. I’ve had the honor of hosting live classes

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Chasing light and staying grounded – Meet Amanda 37 of 52 Phenomenal Women

May 22, 2019
3 min

Chasing light and staying grounded – Meet Amanda 37 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Amanda: In her own words – ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “I distinctly remember the sound of the metal gate latching behind me as I walked out of the White House for the last time. Four years had gone by as quickly as the motorcade that I had become accustomed to riding in as one of the official White House photographers assigned to document former First Lady Michelle Obama. Twenty countries, countless cities and so many lessons learned. When you’ve worked hard and done we

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Ties that bind – Meet Jackie 36 of 52 Phenomenal Women

May 15, 2019
2 min

Ties that bind – Meet Jackie 36 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Jackie (aka my Mom): It’s Mother’s Day week, and I can think of no one more phenomenal than my own mother. Much of my creative side comes from her constant craving to learn new things and to share the beauty of handmade gifts of the heart with others. -Amy In her own words “As far back as I can remember family and quilting/sewing have always gone hand in hand. ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 Some of my earliest memories are of my mother stitching away on her old Singer tread

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When your stylist just gets you – Meet Holly 35 of 52 Phenomenal Women

May 8, 2019
3 min

When your stylist just gets you – Meet Holly 35 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Holly: In her own words “At the age of nine, my dear mother allowed me to do her hair and make up for a night out with my dad. At eleven, I was taking her shopping and making her feel great. I spent my pre and post teen years flitting around make up counters, shoe departments and endless racks of clothes with my mother parked in the nearest chair. She did not enjoy shopping but she supported my passion for it with her endless hours in malls and by repeating often, ‘if o

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You gotta bee-lieve! Meet Heather 34 of 52 Phenomenal Women

May 1, 2019
3 min

You gotta bee-lieve! Meet Heather 34 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Heather: In her own words “In a world where gender stereotypes can prevent women from pursuing careers where they will thrive and succeed, I have found that coaching girls in a team environment can show them opportunities and experiences that they would not otherwise know. ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 I have coached girls in soccer, softball, cross country and track. Sports are obviously great exercise and improve mental health. They also teach life lessons that are jus

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Telling a different story, my own – Meet Barbara 33 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Apr 24, 2019
3 min

Telling a different story, my own – Meet Barbara 33 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Barbara: In her own words… “For a long time now I’ve held a lot of different jobs simultaneously – actor, teacher, coach, director, and now artistic director. The common thread in all these jobs is storytelling, which I’m clearly passionate about. I have always loved the transformative power of stories, and the way my body and voice could change to embody different characters. Later I took delight in helping other people be better and clearer storytellers, whether tha

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Following her passion for fashion – Meet Bhavana 32 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Apr 17, 2019
2 min

Following her passion for fashion – Meet Bhavana 32 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Bhavana: In her own words: “I grew up in a family that revolved around healthcare. My father is a physician and it was only natural that I too wanted to follow in his footsteps. I dreamed about being a doctor but I was also very talented in art. Drawing and designing were ingrained in my DNA and that is what really brought me joy. As I became older, and it was time to make a career choice, I decided to continue the path of fulfilling my father’s dream of becoming a d

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The Beautiful Garden of Life… Meet Kathleen 31 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Apr 10, 2019
3 min

The Beautiful Garden of Life… Meet Kathleen 31 of 52 Phenomenal Women

The Beautiful Garden of Life…Why Planting Seeds of Kindness Produces Lifelong Blooms Meet Kathleen: In her own words… “Since I was a little girl, I have viewed my life as one big, exquisite garden filled with the people I’ve encountered throughout my experiences. As a child, playing among the oversized lilac bushes framing my suburban backyard, I’ve loved being around flowers. Their sweet fragrance and bright colors always brought me an overwhelming sense of tranquility, joy

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New Shoes- Meet Michelle 30 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Apr 3, 2019
3 min

New Shoes- Meet Michelle 30 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Michelle: In her own words… ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “I spent more than three decades persuading corporations that redesigning and renovating their office environments would result in happier employees, increased productivity, a stronger bottom line, and a more positive corporate culture. Sometimes it worked. But while I was busy extolling the virtues of ergonomic seating and the benefits of collaborative spaces, something else was happening right under my sales and

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Sharing the light – Meet Amy 29 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Mar 27, 2019
2 min

Sharing the light – Meet Amy 29 of 52 Phenomenal Women

I am Amy – © Colin B Photography 2019 29 weeks ago I began a journey that has become the 52 Phenomenal Women Project. During this time, I have met so many fabulous women and I have been honored to share their incredible stories. I love what our community of readers and supporters has become along the way. We are lifting each other up while supporting the efforts @dfscentral each week. To date we have raised over $2100. What a wonderful accomplishment! ©Colin B Photography 201

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To thine own self be true – Meet Isabel 28 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Mar 20, 2019
3 min

To thine own self be true – Meet Isabel 28 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Isabel – In her own words… ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “The most important knowledge you can obtain in life is knowledge of Self. I have been on a journey to understand the true essence of myself over the last 4 years. I felt a stirring within me and in my gut; I knew I was on the cusp of change for my life. On the surface my life was on track, a mother, wife, and entrepreneur, my life was perfect. That was true in many aspects, however, like many other women, there wa

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Balancing Act – Meet Heidi 27 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Mar 13, 2019
3 min

Balancing Act – Meet Heidi 27 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Heidi: In her own words ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “In spring of 2012, the Tribune was re-imagining our Sunday lifestyles section and one of the ideas was to have it open with a singular voice – a columnist who would welcome readers each week and keep up a running dialogue of sorts. My editor called me in his office one day and asked if I was interested in being that voice. At the time, I was a year into my divorce. My kids were 3 and 7. I was navigating a full-time job

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“The bravest journeys are never taken alone” – Meet Amanda 26 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Mar 6, 2019
2 min

“The bravest journeys are never taken alone” – Meet Amanda 26 of 52 Phenomenal Women

©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 Meet Amanda: In her own words “Minutes after the birth of my first child via emergency c-section, I felt the unnerving sensation of my body losing blood quickly. After trying everything, the doctor said, “I have to make a choice: save your life or save your uterus. I will always choose to save you.” I was hemorrhaging because my placenta had fused itself to my uterus—a rare condition called placenta accreta, affecting 0.04% of pregnancies. It resul

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A modern-day Cupid – Meet Bela 25 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Feb 27, 2019
3 min

A modern-day Cupid – Meet Bela 25 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Bela: In her own words ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “I grew up in a loving family with educated parents who immigrated from Bombay, and one younger brother. If you’ve ever seen the beginning of the film, the Namesake, their beginnings were pretty similar ☺. My Dad – who was a chemist for a big corporation – was also always an entrepreneur at heart, and became a minority (10%) partner in a chemicals/coatings business when I was in Junior High. After I graduated from the U

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How to EM-Power others – Meet Emma 24 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Feb 20, 2019
3 min

How to EM-Power others – Meet Emma 24 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Emma: In her own words: “When I was eight years old, I published my first magazine. Dedicated to my love of horses, I named it Pegasus. ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 At first, it was merely a cute childhood project. I wrote the articles by hand and cut out the pictures from horse posters. But soon I started typing and began printing the articles myself. I found out how to download fonts from the create text boxes on Microsoft Word. I cancelled playdates if I was on deadlin

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