Tag Archives: Mentor

12 Female Olympians Who Made History

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Inspired by My Mom

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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Black History Month : 20 Inspiring Quotes from African American Women

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Inspired by My Mom

These quotes by notable African American women provide inspiration.
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To My Mother-in-Law: I Was Wrong

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Inspired by My Mom

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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How Maya Angelou Inspired Me to Write

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Inspired by My Mom

I was seventeen and at my best friend’s house for her seventeenth birthday party. Despite being really good friends I couldn’t bring myself to share with her what had happened to me when I was aged seven, such was the … 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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Career Day, Then and Now

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

When I was in elementary school I always loved career day. I loved when my mother, a writer, would come in because she was the only writer among the parents. She would bring pens and paper to hand out, and … Continue reading →

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Betty Makoni, Activist and Humanitarian – In Her Own Words (Part 2)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

Muzvare Betty Makoni continues sharing herstory.  As a gender activist who founded the Girl Child Network (GCN), she turned devastating adversity into a strength that is impacting and transforming thousands of lives and the generations that follow. You may want … Continue reading →

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Betty Makoni, Activist and Humanitarian – In Her Own Words (Part 1)

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

Betty Makoni is a woman who has turned devastating adversity into a strength that is impacting and transforming thousands of lives and the generations that follow. She is a gender activist who founded the Girl Child Network (GCN), which cares … Continue reading →

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On The Radio, Actually on BlogTalkRadio

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

This coming Thursday, August 28th, 2014 at 5 pm, I am being given the extraordinary opportunity of talking to Winslow Eliot on WriteSpa’s BlogTalkRadio about InspiredByMyMom.com – how it came into being and why I thought it was so important … Continue reading →

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Dear Mom, Can You Tell Me How You’ve Done It?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

Dear Mom, I can imagine the feeling of sheer joy you felt the day he was born. I can imagine the peace that blanketed you while your arms blanketed him. I can imagine the look in your eyes as you … Continue reading →

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