Category Archives: Daughter

The Untimely and Tragic Death of Heather Heyer

We need to heed Heather Heyer’s mother’s words and to etch them into our minds. “This is just the beginning of Heather’s legacy. ” Continue reading

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Signs from the Women’s March Say It All

Women’s March on Washington yesterday united the world in more ways than anyone could have imagined from Australia to Africa & Antarctica, from Paris to London to Barcelona, from all corners of North and South America. Continue reading

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20 Inspiring Women We Lost in 2016 : A Tribute

This year we lost many wonderful, inspiring women that need to be remembered and honored. Some of them died peacefully after living long, fulfilling lives however others suffered violent deaths and died much too young.  InspiredByMyMom salutes these incredible women … Continue reading

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10 Quotes from Female Authors to Inspire ChangeMakers

The U.S. elections have unleashed a gamut of emotions that everyone, especially women, are feeling. Continue reading

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12 Female Olympians Who Made History

In 1976, Nadia Comăneci made history and set a world record for the most 10 scores at a single edition of the Olympic Games. Continue reading

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20 Inspiring Women We Lost in 2015 : A Tribute

Recognizing the incredible achievements of women we lost in 2015. Continue reading

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Celebrating My Mom Today and Every Day

Today, dozens of countries around the world are celebrating this Mother’s Day according to their traditions.  Florist shops have run out of roses,  restaurants have been booked weeks in advance, handmade cards have kept children busy in school art classes … Continue reading

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As Humble a Woman as My Mum

With Mother’s Day just around the corner in my part of the world, Jane Oma of MyRubyHeels.com has kindly given me permission to repost this lovely poem she wrote to celebrate her Mum. As humble a woman as she was, … Continue reading

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My Mother’s Saris Are Worth More Than Their Weight in Gold

It was the NPR piece, “Love is Saying ‘Sari’”, that made me reflect on my connection to the sari as well as my own experiences with potential loss and the importance of leaving a legacy. My sister and I sit in my parent’s … Continue reading

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To My Mother-in-Law: I Was Wrong

You always stole my thunder. You gave them everything they wanted. You never said no when they asked for anything: a second helping of dessert; candy before dinner; a few more minutes in the bath; or money for the ice … Continue reading

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