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Aug 27, 2019
3 min

Is There a Joiners’ Anonymous? – Meet Barbara 51 of 52 Phenomenal Women

©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 Meet Barbara: In her own words… “Is There a Joiners’ Anonymous? My uncontrollable joining was surely pre-ordained. I am the middle daughter in a family of 5 girls, raised in the 50’s and 60’s. That “middle-ness” is a part of who I am. Comfort and stability are there – in the middle of a group; preferably a group of women. The occasional snags notwithstanding, I love being in the middle. And Joining is what gets me there. My early Joining effort

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Aug 14, 2019
2 min

Food for thought – Meet Aileen 49 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Food for Thought: Nutrition is a form of self-love – Meet Aileen – In her own words… “My prior relationship with food may resonate with you. I was going through life on autopilot, eating what I wanted without much thought. I had a relatively high metabolism as a kid and grew up in the 80s so indulged in lots of sugar, particularly of the Hostess variety (Ding Dongs, anyone?). But from the time I can remember, I always had issues with my gut. I distinctly recall my dad ha

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Aug 6, 2019
3 min

Caring for others runs deep – Meet Tamara 48 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Tamara: In her own words… “I have always been a caregiver at heart and have always enjoyed helping those that aren’t able to help themselves. That’s why I became a registered nurse and that’s why I chose to start my career working on the frontlines of the AIDS crisis. There was so much need for nurses and so few willing to do the work. My mother– also a nurse– taught me that if someone needs help, you help them. After two years of rewarding work with people with AIDS, I

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Jul 30, 2019
3 min

The making of my WONDERful life – Meet Basia – 47 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Basia. In her own words. ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “It’s a WONDERful life! I am not your typical woman, but I am living a WONDERful life! How is this possible? It all began with a tv show and a movie star but, it was deeper than that for me. Most girls in my generation grew up playing with Barbie dolls and dressed up as a princess waiting for her prince to come. Not me. I grew up playing with chickens and horses. I also dressed up as a different kind of princess. Dre

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Jul 23, 2019
3 min

Create more happy – Meet Kim 46 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Kim: In her own words… “I believe… happiness is both a choice and a practice creativity can transform lives smiles are contagious in kindness everyone is worthy, including myself (such a hard-fought belief for me) I am right where I am supposed to be – and so are you in Brene Brown and Dr. Seuss that everyone has a story to tell… Here is mine… ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 For me, the path to where I am now was a circuitous route. I never expected that I would call myself

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Jul 17, 2019
3 min

Work hard, have fun – Meet Julie 45 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Julie – In her own words… “Most of the time, I’m referred to as “Mom” or “Attorney.” But during basketball season, I’m referred to as Coach Workman. In my little corner of the world, I’m trying to instill confidence and passion in the girls I coach, both on and off the basketball court. ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 I was a college athlete (basketball and softball) and have always been passionate about sports. After college, I played recreational softball until I was ei

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Jul 10, 2019
3 min

What are you? – Meet Juanita 44 of 52 Phenomenal Women

Meet Juanita: In her own words – ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “What are you? Throughout my entire life as a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic person, I have repeatedly been asked this question. I might be studying, shopping, or in route to school or work, and people I had never met before would walk up to me and ask: “What are you?” When I was a little girl, this question puzzled me. And I would ask myself: Does “what” I am ultimately define “who” I am? As I grew older I figured

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Jul 8, 2019
1 min

The 52 Phenomenal Women Project will have a 2nd year – And YOU CAN HELP!

Do you… like good news? like to be inspired? like to support others? Today I am announcing that my 52 Phenomenal Women Project will continue for a second year – AND WE NEED YOUR HELP… SUPPORT 52PWP Today Year two begins on Sept 5th and I can’t wait to get out to meet even more Phenomenal Women! Please consider backing this project. https://www.patreon.com/52phenomenalwomen With my gratitude, Amy #52PhenomenalWomen #52PWP #amyboylephotography #Dressforsuccess

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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