Amy
When I was little, I wanted to be a Charlie's Angel.
I run Backpacks for Bend providing weekend meals to students.
At times I foolishly believe that all things are possible.
I am inspired by my mother and most proud of my family.
I make sure no child shows up hungry for school.
I dream that my daughters' daughters will never know racism.
I believe women can do anything.
I am Strong & Utterly Overwhelmed.
Amy Bryant Fraley, 41
Mama. Wife. Daughter. Friend.
Crusader. Writer. Worry Wart.
Arden
I am most proud of riding my bike
without training wheels.
I like to hold up shells & listen to the ocean.
I am happy & funny.
I dream that all the kittens at the
humane society will have homes.
I dream that all homeless dogs
will have food.
When I grow up, I am going to be a mermaid.
My motto is “I think I can, I think I can!”
Arden Conde, 5
Daughter. Sister. Shining Light.
Bella
I am inspired by passionate people.
I have persevered through obstacles,
in and out of the pool.
I have learned to be optimistic.
I would like women
to be rid of the perfect body image.
I believe we can create a united, loving world.
I dream of happiness.
I am Optimistic and Dedicated.
Bella Wiener, 15.
Student. Swimmer. Daughter.
Cassondra
I am a believer in the power of showing up.
I am inspired by those
who remain true to their personal truth.
I am encouraged by citizens united in purpose.
I am curious & kind.
I would love to see less fear in the world.
I will nurture children, communities, & lives
through my actions.
I say, “Everything that I Can, I will.”
Cassondra Schindler, 40
Wife. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Student. Teacher. Rider. Instigator.
Connector. Board Member. Consultant. Coach. Beginner. Leader.
Gina
I am compelled to fight for the underdog.
I believe if we economically empower women—
everything else will follow.
I believe we can teach young people
that their actions can make a difference.
I am unconventional & witty.
I have found that failure can be your greatest teacher.
I say, “Find What Inspires You & Mainline It.”
I Will Be Heard.
Gina McClard, 44
Mama. Friend. Daughter.
Partner. Activist. Mentor.
Student. Lawyer. Entertainer.
Heather Starr
I am self-aware and thoughtful.
I am most proud of supporting
the congregation that I serve.
I am inspired by people who don’t
limit themselves.
I hope the world will see gender
as a spectrum.
I want people to realize that religion is a
dynamic part of existence.
I believe in bigger, bolder dreams
than have been imagined for us.
I Will Not Give Up on You.
Rev. Heather Starr, 31
Minister. Facilitator. Partner. Friend. Poet. Writer.
Lilli
I wanted to be an astrophysicist when I was a little girl.
My parents taught me I can do anything as long as I worked for it.
I am inspired by the beauty of our world & its infinite complexity.
I dream for all men & women to have a quality education.
I believe education is the most powerful means for change.
I will work to educate the next generation.
I Am on the Right Track.
Lilli Worona, 27
Daughter. Girlfriend. Sister. Graduate
Student. Yoga Teacher. Musician
Maggie
I remember waking up to my parents fighting.
I have struggled to teach myself the lessons my parents did not.
I have learned that blood is not what makes a family.
My children inspire me to help make this world
a better place.
I am thoughtful and inquisitive.
I think women should have a choice, and everyone
should have a chance to thrive.
I will take a stand.
Maggie Mae Louise Skyler, 30
Mother. Volunteer. Artist.
Nature Lover. Scientist.
Heather
I have learned what is important to me and what to let go.
Family and my faith inspire me.
I truly believe we are all on this journey together. It is
important to take care of each other.
I am obsessive.
I am shy.
I am strength.
I will teach, I will stand my ground. I will fight for what I believe in.
Heather ‘Nashelle’ Straw, 34
Momma. Wife. Friend. Daughter.
CEO. Designer. Driven Dreamer.
Goofy Rebel. Hard worker.
Mona
When I grow up,
I want to be a friend to everyone.
I believe laughter & gratitude are healing.
I see the joyful part of life.
I am intuitive, happy, loving, & grateful.
I have a passion for so many things.
I have enjoyed this life.
I say, “Leave ‘em Laughing.”
Edythe “Mona” Kirk, 96
Mother. Grand-Mother. Great-Grandmother. Great-Great-Grandmother.
Rene
My family always comes first.
I am proud of my sweet, curious, courageous daughters.
My mother-in law inspires me; she survives with beauty & grace.
I want to give my daughters love, fun, peace, adventure, art, & travel.
I believe all of us can love & protect the world's children.
I cry when I think of children with no sense of hope.
I am Strong & Heartbroken.
René Allison Stefani Mitchell, 40
Mom. Widow. Daughter. Sister. Friend. AdGirl. Arts Enthusiast. Arts Education Advocate. Worrier.
Sandy
I tell stories of people in need
in order to inspire change.
I dream that women & men
will be thought of as equal.
I believe women can affect tremendous
change in the world.
I am curious & compassionate.
I cry for violence & injustice.
I hope to see a better solution
to conflict than war.
I Believe the Sky is the Limit.
Sandy Cummings, 50
Storyteller. Wife. Crazy Aunt. Cook.
Amateur Woodworker. Digital Journalist.
Documentary Film Producer.
Mary
I am re-educated every day.
My students and my children are my best teachers.
I am most proud of my family.
I am inspired by teen parents who show up to school with baby,
car seat, diaper bag, and school bag.
I am inspired by my 85-year old mother battling cancer.
I would like to see all women be strong & compassionate.
I Dream of a Non-judgmental World.
Mary Evers, 47.
Teacher. Student. Mother. Daughter. Teammate.
Coach. Partner. Friend.
Molly
I cry for the loss of my father.
I am most proud of my family.
I help people heal past wounds.
I thrive in inspiring environments
with authentic people.
I believe women are powerful
in their own beings.
I will continue to
keep learning and growing.
I am Warm & Energetic.
Molly Carroll, 41
Wife. Mother. Sister. Daughter. Friend.
Counselor. Yogi. Artist. Optimist. Searcher. Nebraskan.
Leslie
I am a mother to three wonderful boys.
I struggle to balance their differing needs.
I have learned you are only given what you can handle.
I am proud of the gifts that raising a special needs child has given us.
I have learned that you can make a difference no matter what life throws at you.
I am Resilient and Very Optimistic.
Leslie Cramer, 48
Business Owner. Mother.Daughter.Sister.Wife.Entrepeneur.
Volunteer. Incorrigible Optimist.
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