Monthly Archives: November 2014

She Has Always Marched to the Beat of Her Own Drum

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

As a young girl I was once asked who my hero was. Without doubt I said, “my mom.” To this day, I would give the same answer. We don’t always see the accurate picture of ourselves through our own eyes. … Continue reading →

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Playing Your Part to End Violence against Women

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

By UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy Award-winner Nicole Kidman raises awareness to end violence against women. With UN Women, she has travelled to countries, highlighting the challenges and solutions on the ground to … Continue reading →

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A Daughter’s Last Words to Her Mother

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

In my post of October 2, 2014, I included the story of Reyhaneh Jabbari, a young Iranian woman who had been found guilty of murdering the man who attempted to rape her at the age of 19. At that time … Continue reading →

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How I Was Inspired By an Olympian

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

I have always been in awe of Olympic athletes. I deeply admire their dedication, determination and drive. While in Mexico in December, I met my first Olympian – Muffy Davis who has won seven Olympic medals. We met when our kids … Continue reading →

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She Lost Both Parents, Survived Ebola and Is Now Helping Others Fight It

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

Salome Karwah thought her life was over when she tested positive for Ebola. But after recovering at the Elwa 3 Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Ebola treatment center in Monrovia, Liberia, she began working as a mental health counselor … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Women of WW I : The Hello Girls and Their 60 Year Fight for Veteran Status

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

While the US Air Force was in its infant stages in 1917 another unit was being formed by Brig. General John Pershing. This one was to be made up of woman pioneers who would become the US Army’s first female … Continue reading →

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