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                 I Admire U features inspiring everyday women, and shares their incredible stories in their own words.

Read their successes and challenges, and how they kick-butt in their uplifting journeys in
​Change, Passion, & Goodwill, Health & Wellness, Family & Relationships, Career, and Small Business.


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“Seeds of discoveries are constantly floating around us, but they only take root in minds well prepared to receive them." – Joseph Henry

Change, Passion, & Goodwill

"Unbreakable Woman" - Compassionate Self-Defense & Empowerment
"My Father's List" - Distracted Driving Activist Honors Her Dad
Dawn Mikkelson - Can You Forgive? "Risking Light" Director Talks About Her Upcoming Film
Becky Monroe - The Fight Against Puppy Mill Auctions: "Bark Until Heard"
Amy Guth - WGN Radio Host Talks About Her Upcoming Documentary Series on Women and Online Harassment
Anna Whiston-Donaldson - Blogger and New York Times Best Selling Author Shares Her Story of Loss and Love
Sonya Edelman - Lessons Learned While Living and Raising Her Kids in Abu Dhabi
Heather LaRocca - Graduate Student and Mom of Two Writes With Fierce Wit and Contagious Charm
Sandra Taylor - Walking With Purpose: Finished the Avon 39 The Walk To End Breast Cancer, Eight Times
Heather Horton - Free-Spirited Lyrical Genius Travels the World
Liz Meyer - Children's Book Illustrator and Certified Foster Parent
Thi Linh Wernau - Photography and Film: "You.Are.Beautiful." and "Darkness and Light"

Family & Relationships

Tamar Fox - Foster Care/Transracial Parent and Elected Official Living the Change She Hopes to See
Jocelyn Jansen - Homeschooling, Volunteering, and Love: Mother of Eight Shares Her Insights and Advice
Kelley Kitley - Breaking the Cycle of Addiction: A Mom/Therapist Writes Her Own Story
Kristine Konrad - Piano Teacher and Studio Owner Raises Three Boys as a Single Mom
Anne-Michelle Ellis - Mom of Two and Surrogate Mother of Three
Marta Berry - Mother of Two Adjusts to Life After the Loss of Her Husband
Venita Walker - Dynamic Modeling Duo: Single Mom and Young Scholar
Maude Reilly - A Mom Coping with Deployment with Laughter and Love

Health & Wellness

Sarah Warren - "Creativity and health hold hands," shares Holistic Health Coach, writer, and mother of four
Marla Rose - 8th Year of Chicago VeganMania Fun
Leslie Nicole Smith - Fitness Coach Motivates Through Social Media
Michelle Wulfestieg - Stroke Survivor and Hospice Advocate: Sharing Her Story of Discovering Purpose
Nicole Radziszewski - Mama's Gotta Move: Personal Trainer and Fitness Writer Motivates Moms to Get Moving
Juliana Fabio - Pilates Teacher Builds Her Own Dream: Helping Others At Her New Studio
Mary Miller - Breast Cancer Survivor Living With MS
Katie Frantz - Raising A Child with Cystic Fibrosis

​Career

"Best Job in the World" is Teaching Students About Different Cultures
Beth Malcom - First Female CEO in 126-Year-Old Youth Organization, at the Age of 33
Kaytee Ray-Riek - Helping Companies Build Organizational Cultures Rooted in Equity
Marcella Barganz - New York City Attorney Impacting a Community for Autism Education
Carmen Avdiu - Special Education Counselor and Maestro Cares Volunteer
JoEllen Depakakibo - Coffee Connoisseur Opens Pinhole Coffee in San Francisco
Carly Mazur - Triple Threat: Working Three Careers Like A Boss
Heather Thomas - Teenage Mom Turns the Road of Adversity into NASA Dream Job
Megan Owdom-Weitz - Crafty Goodness Turned into A Five Star Etsy Shop
Audre Gifford - Advocating for Native Rights: Substance Addiction, Meet the Game Changer

 Small Business Making A Difference

Purely Maid: Gives Back with a Tower of Tampons
The Genius Guru: On A Mission to Revolutionize Career Happiness
Pro Bono Network: Providing Lawyers the Opportunity to Volunteer Their Services and Balance Parenthood
Spray Pal: Changing the World One Cloth Diaper at a Time
SwimZip: Protecting Parents and Kids from Sun Damage
Swell Forever: Heirloom Gifts that Support Foster Kids and Families
Makes 3: Organic Products for the Whole Family that Helps Families in Need

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