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Category Archives: Daughter
A Tale of Three Decisions
In many ways, Hansaben’s story is typical of millions of ordinary Indian women, but it is also a story of extraordinary strength, determination and courage. Hansaben was born the second of five daughters in a poor farming family. The family … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, children, daughter, education, farming, female entrepreneur, herstory, India, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, microfinance, microlending, Mother, wife, Woman
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My Mother, My Inspiration!
We all need to have people around us who believe in us, who love us unconditionally, and who see more in us than we see in ourselves. I am blessed to have many mentors, both personally and professionally, who do … Continue reading
I Thought She’d Live Forever
She was a little woman But you’d never know it With piercing dark brown eyes A great big smile you’d see in a magazine It was her word that you couldn’t forget Whatever came out, you heard it loud and … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, friend, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Joni Grow, Joni Grow McCollam, Joni McCollam, Mentor, Montreal, Mother, poem, poet, teacher
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A Salute to Fathers
Everyone hears the stories of what happened when the kids were left alone with dad. Most of them are funny anecdotes about how he got fooled into getting them ice cream, or how he had a mishap with the washing machine, or when … Continue reading
Posted in Daughter, Father, Inspirational, Mother
Tagged father, father's day, father's day 2014, friend, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mentor, teacher
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Just Doing What Needs To Be Done
My mom is someone very special. She has always done what needs to be done. That is just what she did. No frills and no recognition required. She has a huge heart and a beautiful spirit. She is the best … Continue reading
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Tagged children, friend, friendship, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mentor, millennial, teacher, Woman
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My Mother’s Many Hats
If I were to describe my mom, I would probably say she is the best. And I wish I could give you a better description but that’s really all there is to it. She’s the best hugger, the best cuddler, … Continue reading
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Tagged 642stories.com, children, female entrepreneur, friend, friendship, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Jodi Silberstein, Mentor, millennial, Mother, wife, Woman
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What My Mom Taught Me About Being a Female Entrepreneur
It’s a great time to be a female entrepreneur, as we are surrounded by so much support. In the industries in which we find ourselves most networked, there are a bevy of groups for women (Women in America, The World … Continue reading
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Tagged female entrepreneur, friends, friendship, herstory, inspiration, Mentor, millennial, Mother, networking, soraya darabi, zady
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A Mother’s Life as a Good Wife
In a small village in rural Québec that was just the way it was – you grew up, you got married and you raised a family. She was only 16 years old when it was decided she should marry the … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, children, Grandmother, herstory, inspiration, Mother, poverty, Quebec, religion, wife, Woman
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Remembering My Mom and Her Incredible Life
At the age of 17, she arrived in Tehran where her head was shaved, she was deloused and her only clothes were burned. Continue reading
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Tagged 1940s, East Africa, inspiration, Mother, Poland, Polish refugee camp, refugee, Russian labour camp, Second World War, Tanganyika, tehran, Woman
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