Final two fearless women

I was 19 and he was the first man I slept with. I got pregnant immediately and my parents made me marry him. I didn’t want to – I knew who he was by that time but in those days an unmarried pregnant woman was the talk of the town. My family was shocked and at a loss for words or actions when I first disclosed. My younger brother and paternal aunt advocated for me and I felt supported by them. A wedding was arranged and set up. His parents wrote a terrible letter to my parents – they never let me see it as it was awful – they took it to the Priest and he told them to get rid of it because it was so vile. He moved out of state and a few months later we were able to connect. We both met in Kansas City with my brother and his family and had a judge marry us. My daughter was born within a few months of our marriage. We were both miserable but had no outs. How we got him through dental school is nothing short of a miracle in itself. We were both hard working and had a goal. This is really painful – there is so much more. We lived in the ghetto and it was so frightening but it was all we could afford. Once he got into dental school we began making really neat friends but he blew them off for the ones who drank like he did and I became the enabler/ caretaker/ driver/responsible one. I wondered how faithful he was but was too afraid to address it. We did not have good communication skills. Italian Catholics don’t get divorced! Alanon and a great psychologist at the Casa helped me wake up and gather up any bit of courage to walk away and take 4 children. The money became very tight as he threatened it would. I even had a great lawyer who was supportive in helping me not stop the process as I wanted many times. I was so afraid, lonely, had no support, and financially in a bad space when he left. To leave a Scottsdale dentist and go it alone was insane back then. There were no support systems for single parents. I became more and more religious/spiritual between school, children, work, keeping the house up, etc. I began a deep passion to read the Bible – I found a Protestant bible study group and they were so kind and loving to me. I then found my prayer group and the spiritual awakening deepened.

When I tell my story people remark that I am “courageous” and I always feel amazed that it would be seen as such. When one lives their lives the only way they know how it doesn’t seem fitting to see it than anything other than what anyone would do.

I was a very young bride and mother. I met my future husband in College and found him to be soft spoken, handsome and having a clear direction for his life. I myself had a plan but no understanding of how to achieve it. I also knew deep inside that it was actually not what I really wanted but at that particular time women had few choices in careers.

I chose one that I “could be home with the children” as my mother would frequently tell me. Not only did I get these messages from home but I also got them from my religion. The media certain contributed as well. I never bought into it but did not know exactly how to edge myself out of this pigeon hole that I found women being forced in to.

I married young and had such mixed emotions, happiness along with deep sadness and fear. I knew we were not mature and really not as in love as we should have been but we were both caught up in the dance of play making. I gave up my education to promote his so that I could some day “stay at home with the kids.”

I had my first child within the first year of marriage. We were so ill equipped to parent but did our best. We both loved our daughter deeply and knew that she was a blessing to us. We just didn’t know the ins and outs of child rearing. There were no therapists, parenting classes, books, etc to help us out. Only what we both grew up in and that was certainly not the best of circumstances for either one of us. So we did what we knew at that time and made some mistakes and did some things right.

As the marriage progressed and more children were gifted to us we became more distant and actually in many ways less mature. The demands of life along with working so hard to get him through professional school began taking its toll. We had moved out of state and had minimal family support. His drinking became more and more a part of his life. I had stopped drinking because I knew someone needed to be present to the children. I also knew deep down that alcohol and being pregnant were not a good plan even though my doctor actually suggested I drink Scotch to alleviate the Braxton-Hicks labor pains!

As the years went on and his drinking and coming home late increased I became more angry and distant from everyone. I had no where to turn as he looked so successful and I was “just a housewife” as he would tell me.

I decided one day to take a class at a local community college “just for fun.” As the semesters continued my “just for fun” classes started adding up. I went to see a counselor on campus to sign up for more classes and he looked at my history and wondered aloud what I was doing with my life! He told me that I was bright and needed to get focused on my career. I was shocked and felt such fear. I had been hiding behind my husband’s profession and actually did much to build it! Now I would have to look at myself and be responsible for my own life.

I decided to take one class at the local University. My husband was quite upset as I did not tell him that I had already paid the money, bought the books and lined up sitters. He was livid.. He believed that my “place was at home” and that he was “the bread winner.” I told him that I would drop the class if he would sign a legal paper promising to never die before me, divorce me nor get sick and stop being the bread winner. He of course backed down but made it so difficult for me to study. He would intentionally get me upset right before a final for demand that I stop studying and go grocery shopping as he felt that I was being neglectful of the house hold duties! I knew he was afraid I would leave him and I truly had no intention of this.

He had been abusive in many ways during the marriage but at that time no one was talking and he looked like a good man with a promising future. In many ways he was and still is a good man. He just had a lot of anger from his childhood and tossed in his slavery to alcohol. Yes, I am no longer making him the meanest man on this earth as I once did. I have healed and I see things differently today.

I knew that I should not stay in the marriage but by then I had 4 children and no degree and was well aware that I could not support a family. He made it clear that he would not make it financially easy for me to leave him and I believed him.

I rafted the Grand Canyon one summer and out of that experience I realized that life was short and that I did not want to grow old being so torn down nor expose my children any longer to an unhappy home life. A friend went with me to file for divorce and I was so panicked that I could barely talk. After I filed she told me what people would say about my leaving a successful professional man and going it alone. She made a joke of it but I got the message and was she ever right!

During the long and hard process of divorce I was blessed with friends who believed in me and were open to my phone calls at all hours of the night and day! I decided to go on with my education and before I knew it I had a Master’s degree and walked into my first job. My daughter had already left for college and I had 3 little sons at home. The 3 boys and I would spend many hours in the library at the university. They also attended a few classes with me as I could not always get sitters. I’m grateful for those in my class who never said anything about them attending although it wasn’t often, for some it would have been once too many! They became familiar with university libraries, quiet studying and staying the course. In all of this I somehow found time to teach their religious education classes, attend their school activities, bake cookies for their classroom– you could do that in those days – and even was assistant coach for a soccer team. I also weaved in occasional part-time positions working in doctor’s offices to make some extra money.

In all of this I found a prayer group and we are still to this day gathering together! I certainly do not recommend this life to anyone and wonder sometimes how it all happened. For me I knew it was the grace of God, my willingness to walk through whatever I needed to in order to bring peace in my life and my children’s lives. I know I made many mistakes along the way but I also know that I did many things right.. I graduated with honors and my graduation was enjoyed with many mixed tears. I still cannot clearly see myself as courageous but I do see myself as driven to live a life of peace and bring peace to others as much as I humanly can. I want to be a light of encouragement for others. I know not everyone could or certainly should do what I have done but I want every woman and man struggling to live a good life to know that they can succeed and that it’s up to them to define success. I do not have anger anymore for my former husband. He was limited and did not have skills to appreciate what he had before him nor did I have skills to speak up for myself early on with firmness and a deep belief in myself. I am a better person for all of this. My children have some scars but the goodness in all of them and their sweetness override anything that has hurt them in the past. They have a great way of loving both their mother and their father and do not take sides. I know they are proud of what I have become and we are closer than we would ever have been had I stayed and continued to pretend all was well.

Maybe some day I will accept that I was courageous but that most likely would be on my death bed as I look back. Right now life continues to bring challenges and I face them all one day at a time with God in front of me. I know the world is deeply suffering right now and I pray that in some way my words will bring hope and encouragement to anyone reading it.

Elizabeth Marietti



"[Generations of grandparents] prayed for the great-great-great-great-great grandchildren they would never see, but knew were coming. They prayed for us to be praying people, to continue the prayer, and to recognize through a prayer when you are blessed. The way I have been taught in walking this road is to always take time to acknowledge our ancestors, those who were here before us and were the ones who made the prayers that made it possible for to be here. In order for me to be able to stand or kneel on Mother Earth, to make a prayer, it's because of them."

Grandmother Mona Polacca believes that her origins are as important as her name, Polacca, which means butterfly in the Hopi language. On her father's side, she a Hopi-Tewa from the Sun and the Tobacco Clans. It was her paternal grandfather who named her. In Hopi lore, the Butterfly symbolizes man's spiritual transformation.
Grandmother Mona learned her Indian ways from her paternal grandmother who lived to be 102. She often prayed and talked to Mona about being a good person. "'Be kind. Be nice to one another. Love your brothers and sisters; they are all you have.' She'd say, 'In Indian way, this is the way to be, this is the way to do things.'"
On her mother's side, Grandmother Mona is Havasupai, the people of the Blue Green water, from the Grand Canyon area in Arizona. Grandmother Mona's maternal grandfather and great-grandfather were the last chiefs of the Havasupai Nation. She believe their prayers helped make a way for her in this world.
Although her maternal grandmother passed away before she was born, Grandmother Mona keeps her photo by the door. "I tell her I am going to be away from here for awhile, look after things home for me. When I come back into my home, I receive the welcome of my grandmother looking at me. Though I've never met her, I have this connection with her."
Grandmother Mona lives her life according to her mother's teachings and takes great care with her speech and actions. "You are not here just for yourself," Grandmother Mona's mother taught her. "Wherever you go, you are a representative of our family ... our tribe, our people." Today, when Mona travels, she always returns with a small gift for her mom -- a shell, stone, or something simple.
For almost 30 years, Grandmother Mona Polacca has worked in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse. In the 1970s, she was given the job to develop substance-abuse programs for tribal youth. She organized inside her culture with youth programs led by elders who shared traditions and life stories. Kids learned traditional songs and games which gave them a greater sense of identity, purpose, and direction.
One evening, a Mohave elder stood up and offered his prayer beside the sacred fire. "You know, there is something really special about this. Nonnatives so often build a huge bonfire, so big that everyone has to stand back. Natives build a small fire, so that everyone has to come close." Grandmother Mona says this is the way Indian people work -- close around the fire so people hear each other and share the warmth.
Soon the young people became involved in running the conferences. "The youth learn these ways are accessible, not meant to be just seen under glass in a museum where you can only stand and look," Grandmother Mona says. "Their hands can hold the traditional ways. It's not just our history, but an essential part of our life today."
Grandmother Mona has helped with several important studies about addictive behavior. One study reveals that the most important way for Native women to overcome substance abuse is the threat of taking away their children. Another study proves that Native youth respond positively to programs with cultural components like sweat lodges, singing, and drumming. Even those living far from their reservations can maintain sobriety through a close connection with the ceremonies.

Today Grandmother Mona lives in Arizona and has a son, two daughters, and seven grandchildren. She is now working on her Ph.D at the Interdisciplinary Justice Studies Department of Arizona State University. When Grandmother Mona first addressed the Grandmothers Council, she embraced them as "beautiful relatives of the world." She then explained that the Hopi way of greeting those from other nations is to reach out an open hand to show one has come in peace. She also paid honor to Grandfather, represented by the fire lit from the original flame of peace.
"There was once a time as indigenous people when we didn't have any maps or road signs, yet we were able to make our way. We were able to journey," Grandmother Mona explained. "We had the sacred fire so that when there was a moment when we felt we lost our sense of direction, when we were lost and disoriented, not knowing which direction to go, we would sit down before this Grandpa Fire. In poor health physically, mentally, spiritually, we would sit down before Grandpa Fire and say our prayers. In that way we would be shown the direction we needed to go, the things we needed to do. We would be given the signs through Grandfather Fire. Our hearts would be filled with warmth love, and compassion. That's the way this Grandfather Fire is. Always respect it, always look to it, let it be there to help you."


GRANDMOTHER MONA POLACCA
HOPI -TEWA/ HAVASUPAI
USA, NORTH AMERICA

MORE TOP 10 FEARLESS WOMEN

When I decided to become a physician I elected to care for cancer patients as much of the time they need compassionate care in addition to excellent and current medical care. Sometimes it is the former care that makes the biggest difference in a patient’s cancer journey.

As my career has progressed I have had the opportunity of caring for a large number of women with breast cancer. They are no different than me or mine. Although there is the genetic link to breast cancer, most women who have the disease are one of the random 1 in 8 women who develop this illness.

And I have learned a lot about life and living and bravery from “my ladies”. As I have practiced oncology and participated in changes in the field I have seen uncommon courage as well as compassionate caretaking.

I have always approached my career from the position of an advocate. I treat my patients as I would hope to be treated in my physician’s office. I care for patients, most of whom have breast cancer. Some of these women have become lifelong friends of mine. I understand the importance of quality of life as well as duration of life.

I have just created with Arizona Oncology the first medical oncology office space dedicated to breast cancer patients. The office is colorful and filled with joyful art. It is dedicated to be an uplifting and positive space. The atmosphere is patient friendly and we have a dedicated “education room”. I have always believed that “knowledge is power” and one of my goals is to empower my patients to understand the decisions they are asked to make by educating them. I feel honored that I am trusted to help many women in some of the toughest challenges they will face and I appreciate the privilege of doing so.

Linda Benaderet DO



At the age of 27, with a college degree, steady employment, and company-sponsored health insurance, I got pregnant by a man with whom I’d been having a long-time on-again/off-again relationship. He was iffy, as parent/spouse material at best, and after watching my mother and sister do the single-parent thing, I knew I wasn’t willing to do the same. So I began research into adoption.
We wound up placing our son with a wonderful family through Spence-Chapin, one of the oldest adoption agencies in the country, located in New York City. It was a long, arduous journey … one which I knew I had no choice but to make it through. Through an interesting twist of fate, I wound up leaving my job and taking a temp assignment as the office manager to a man who knew my son’s adoptive father. As a result, we eventually opened our adoption.
Our son is now 15. He’s brilliant, beautiful, compassionate … and, according to his adoptive mother, considering the best way to begin a one-on-one dialogue with me.
When I was pregnant, my boyfriend asked me to consider an abortion. I did – for two days – but was unwilling to go that route, although I now have a new, personal understanding of why women make that choice. I made a pledge to my son, while pregnant, that I would never deny his existence. With a handful of exceptions, I’ve kept that promise, in that, when people ask the inevitable question – Do you have children? – I always answer in the affirmative.
Many folks have told me they admire my decision, or that it must have taken great courage. While I’ve never regretted my decision, I’ve also always known that it wasn’t courageous – it was the only decision I could make at the time. If I’d had the ability I have today to live in the moment, I might have made another choice – to parent him. However, at the time, I was trying in one instant to make the best decision I could for the rest of my son’s, his father’s, and my life.
I truly believe that babies belong with their birthmothers – or birth families. But knowing I was unready to parent at the time, I’m ever grateful for the Stanwood family and the blessing they’ve been to our son and to me.

--
Laura Orsini
Write | Market | Design


Three years ago I had nothing but fear. I was 60 lbs overweight, an at home mom, in a marriage that didn't work and felt I had nothing to offer the business community. A year and a half ago a friend saw a television commercial I had done and wanted to know how old my baby was. My "baby" was 10 years old and it hit me then that the dysfunctional marriage had manifested itself all over my body. In an attempt to "protect" myself I guess I isolated or insulated my body with layer upon layer of fat. Lucky for me I met Tammi Jacobs of Results Fitness and she asked me to come try her classes. I was reluctant and afraid as in most gyms it seems they are just pick up places. I went and I did what she told me to do. It was not easy and I can remember several times leaving feeling like my arms hurt so much I could not lift them to the steering wheel. I changed my relationship to food and looked at it more as fuel that my body needed to use and not an event and/or comfort. I found more comfort in the sizes in my wardrobe gradually becoming smaller and smaller. Soon it was not a case of 'what will I put on this body to cover it up' but 'what do I get to wear'! I went from a size 16 to a size 6 and have maintained that size for the past 8 months.
During the journey I found self confidence that I had lost and the courage to take chances in my career. I went from shy and fearful to co-hosting a radio show (Darn Good Deals), hosting several networking events, working as a Marketing Director for KFNX News Talk Radio, participating in a Fashion Show and then a modeling shoot. The pictures below are me before and now.
Does this make me fearless? I'm not sure but I do know that there is little to nothing I fear today….except maybe clowns.

Christina Wagner

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SHERRY ANSHARA'S FEARLESS STORY

Memorial weekend 1991, from the Connecticut River, 15 feet underwater in a car that wasn’t mine, I had been trying to help a drunk woman get her car out of the restaurant parking lot. Little did I know at that moment, the car with me alone in the driver seat would surge forward, hit a guard rail between the restaurant and the yachts resting in their slips. Up 40 feet into the air the car propelled me above the water over an empty slip.
After an interesting journey, you know the light, and whole tunnel story, I came back into my body, fully aware that I could not swim. In a cognitive instant, a choice was offered to me….sink or swim. I slipped through the open window of this car and rose to the surface. No one at the accident scene was sure who rescued me but I was hoisted onto the dock, head split open, blood dripping and going rapidly into a state of shock.
In an instant, everything in my life changed. As I traveled this unknown road to finding myself, my path took many turns before I realized with real eyes, I am here. For so long, I had been searching outside of myself for the answers to life, only to discover my answers are inside of me. I was just asking the incorrect questions. I got it.
My circumstances changed. From having it all as a single professional woman with a home, the pool, lots of clothes, jewelry to loosing it all. Bankrupt! What the hell?? How perfect, Memorial Weekend 1991, my new life was about to begin. I was alive and seeing life through completely different eyes. I was beginning to see life as the Observer.
Six challenging years later it was 1997. With $50.00 to my name, and not knowing anyone here in the Phoenix, I arrived! Following my heart and my intuition, I was directed, focused with a mantra... No Matter What! My first Near Death Experience in 1965 was my practice run. This second 1991 NDE was the real deal. I had found my purposes and my passions for being here.
From a great home to homeless to the QuantumPathic Center of Consciousness, what a journey of trust and faith! I was gifted with a chance of my lifetime to live a new life by helping others heal themselves. There are no words to describe how grateful I am every day to teach the QuantumPathic Energy Method. Each day to live and to be what I came here do is the greatest gift of life.

Living fearless is the only way I know how to live!
Sherry Anshara


MARIA SIMONE'S FEARLESS STORY

Maria is CEO of Passion To Prosperity International and tirelessly helps women entrepreneurs achieve greatness by helping them breakthrough limiting beliefs that are holding them back, shows them how magnificent they are as human beings and supports them with business mentoring to help them create financial success.
Her own success didn’t come without struggle considering as a young girl, among other things, she was paralyzed from the neck down and was told she could die. She grew up feeling unloved and unworthy and subconsciously felt she had to work extra hard to prove herself. As a result of her own personal transformation some years ago, she had the courage 15 years ago to leave a career that was unfulfilling to her and completely re-invent herself in another industry. As a result of her fearlessness and belief that she can achieve anything she puts her mind to, she has been able to joyfully re-invent herself several times, creating success with very little start-up resources. I enjoy watching people come to her for guidance and support and in a very loving way, Maria is able to help them tap into their passion and clearly articulate, without hesitation, the next steps to take on the road to success and personal fulfillment. Every aspect of her is collaborative and non-competitive as she feels there is more than enough abundance to serve us all.

MISTY HYMAN'S FEARLESS STORY

A Fairytale Ending
Misty Hyman’s Fearless Woman Story

My doctor recommended swimming for my asthma when I was five years old. I was one of those kids who was allergic to everything and caught pneumonia once a year. At first swimming was just therapy, and it worked! I had no idea what I was getting into when I started, but swimming became my passion and my life. I soon discovered that I had a gift and a talent for the butterfly, and most importantly, I loved it! At a young age I decided that I wanted to be an Olympic Gold Medalist. For some reason I thought to myself, “someone is going to win a gold medal, why not me?” Thanks to my parents my asthma was never a limiting factor. We just worked with the doctor to manage it. There was never a question of whether or not I could do it.
In 1996, I just missed making the Olympic Team by three one-hundredths of a second! At 16 years old this was a devastating blow, but looking back I realize that that experience gave me the perspective I needed to continue another four years and to be even more successful.
My early success was due in part to my innovative coach, Bob Gillett. I was not necessarily the tallest or the strongest woman in the pool. So, my coach and I developed a technique that came to be my specialty. It is known as the fish kick. In 1998, the international governing body of swimming changed a rule that limited this technique. I didn’t know if I could compete at the world class level without it. This was another devastating blow that turned out to be a blessing in disguise
I had two years to go back to the drawing board and develop a new race strategy. My coach said, “Just tell us the rules and we’ll figure out a way to win.” The Sydney Games were just around the corner, and to top it all off my main competitor was a girl from Sydney who hadn’t lost the 200 meter butterfly in 6 years! She was the defending Olympic Champion and World Champion, and the world record holder. Everyone thought she couldn’t be beat, except for my coach and I. I had the race of my life in Sydney. Everything came together at just the right moment. It was a fairytale and a dream came true.

DR. JOEL MARTIN'S FEARLESS STORY



Every woman has fearless stories. Here are a few of mine for your consideration:

Not finding there to be any corporations to work with in Phoenix/AZ after we moved here, I began to invent public trainings for individuals. I produced many trainings of different names until I decided (after going to Susan Ratliff’s Entrepreneurs Bootcamp) to build a brand around Positively Powerful with the intention of having a brand to sell. Rosemary Price was critical to the success of the Positively Powerful Events – an eWomen testimonial. She spoke at my first event, was personally a sponsor for two years and enrolled others in sponsoring. Now we’ve got a annual event that is getting better each year.

My second year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I thought about quitting my dream but my friends “committee members” and sponsor Garry Walters, Southwest Gas Corp. said not to. I didn’t know how I could do it but again with the support of Rosemary who found someone to manage it and to be the MC plus all of my sister-friends we pulled it off. A woman is fearless because she has the support of other fearless women.

I’ve attached the overview for 2010 Positively Powerful Women. Next year is our 4th year and I am now one year as a cancer conqueror. I’ve written a book of poetry as part of my healing process. My husband suggested the idea and it was very cathartic. Of all of the fearless actions I’ve taken in my life: building an ad agency as one of the first women of any race to do so, rebuilding and staying in my 40 year marriage, raising a visionary fearless daughter to be a free-spirit cinematographer, training around the world, the most fearful experience was being a fearless woman with cancer. Nothing compares to the fear of losing one’s life. We’ll al die one day, facing that fear means it’s an authentic victory. Now the question is what will my legacy be.

Thank you for asking the question. I look forward to meeting you personally and contributing to eWomen Phoenix. Attached is the overview of Positively Powerful Women 2010 and the one for 2008 and 9 that fearless friendships, dollars, and wisdom made possible.

With warmest regards,
Joel

JEORGETTA ACOSTA'S FEARLESS STORY



Fearless Woman

When I was first informed about receiving this nomination I was honored, but tried to talk the person who nominated me into rescinding the nomination. Then I received a phone call that I was being nominated by yet another individual. I questioned both individuals as to “why” they were nominating me. I asked this because I do not see myself as a Fearless woman.

I spent some time speaking to friends and family about the nominations and my feelings about being nominated. They helped me to understand by sharing their viewpoints, and what this meant to them. These conversations and my soul searching helped me to better understand, and this is why I finally agreed to accept the honor of these nominations as a Fearless Woman.

First of all I am not a Fearless Woman. I have however come to view myself as a very Courageous woman. I have also come to see every woman out there in the same light. I wake up most every morning with some type of fear within me and I turn it over to my Lord. This is how I gain my courage to face each and every day.

When I asked why they see me as Fearless it was explained to me that it is because I beat breast cancer. Yes I beat it, thank you God. I have to share with you that I was filled with fear every step of the way. I had to be courageous and stubborn in this fight. With my faith and courage I had to look at this fight as a bump in my road of life. Was I going to let a speed bump stop me or just slow me down a bit? This was also a very important learning process for me. I have always been a person that gives it my best shot to help others. I try to help them in their personal struggles in life, point them in directions of help personally and professionally, and brainstorm ideas for strategies in their lives. I have done this all my life and love to be able to help people in any way that I can. Never mind what that help may look like. However when it came time for me to need help, I was not able to accept it from most. I was uncomfortable needing help, and just as uncomfortable accepting it. I also learned that it does say in the bible that “to give is to receive”. Well it was my season to receive.

So many times, we as women feel it is our duty to be a pillar of strength, always helping others, yet unable to accept the same. Well, I have learned that what the bible says is true. To give IS to receive, and we need to learn to do both. It is time for us all to stand tall and be the “Fearless” and courageous woman that God created us to be.

One-Day Networking Event for Women

Fearless Women Day

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August 26, 2010

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Last Call for Fearless Women in Arizona

There's still time to submit your Fearless Woman candidate, to be recognized and celebrated on

Fearless Women Day

Thursday, August 26, 2010

at the Arizona Biltmore

Deadline is Saturday, July 31st

Tell us in writing (400 words or less) about your Fearless Woman and send an email to:

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The Fearless Woman winner will be presented the

Fearless Women Award at this historic event.

Fearless Women of Phoenix...living amazing lives and inspiring others.

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eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Event - 8/26/2010

Fearless Women Day

In her extraordinary photography book, Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom, internationally acclaimed author and photographer Mary Ann Halpin has brought together 40 female entrepreneurs from across the country to celebrate their courage and strength in having worked through their fears to achieve great personal and professional success. With the release date of June 22, 2010 the launch of Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom will be celebrated throughout summer to culminate in a national event in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Chicago, Calgary, Toronto and many more. At this powerful event you'll learn:
Reconnect the Magic of Life and Business
Inner Resources to Achieve Success
The stories of the 10 finalist Fearless Women

Dr. Joyce Mills FOR OVER TWO DECADES, award-winning therapist, author, and speaker Dr. Joyce C. Mills has continued to inspire audiences internationally with her heart-centered and creative approaches to improving productivity, life balance and change. A consultant, program developer, workshop leader, and keynote speaker.Dr. Mills is now expanding her proprietary coaching methods for entrepreneurs, business communities and corporations. Fearless Women On this day, August 26th, 2010, selected women from all over the country and Canada, will be given a Fearless Women (Susan B. Anthony Award) to celebrate her fearless contribution to the world. The ultimate goal of the award is not only to honor the selected fearless woman, but also to support her dream and help her gain closer access to her goals.

Facilitated by:

Linda Michaels
eWomenNetwork
Managing Director
for Phoenix

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Don't miss this fantastic opportunity:

HEALTHY SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS WORKSHOP.

Monday, July 19, 2010

8:00 - 10:00 am

The Compound Grill

7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Bldg. 21

Phoenix, AZ 85054

Come learn from the Social Media Experts

We Build Your Social Media.

Grab a cup of coffee and start your Monday morning off with by learning what networking through social media can do for you.

Tickets are still available

http://phoenix.socialmedia.eventbrite.com/