36 Comments

  1. EoLA Ruth
    02/18/2018 @ 7:06 pm

    Thank you for such an inspiration. It’s too easy to get caught up in the negative in the world. This was wonderful. 🙂

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      02/18/2018 @ 7:08 pm

      Agreed. So easy to let the negative distract from doing great work and having a great impact!!?? Thank you for your support Ruth. Hope to hear from you often!

  2. Maria
    07/07/2017 @ 3:41 am

    Awe I love this post! So inspiring and admirable. So much strength and beauty. I enjoyed reading this. Having two girls and a boy, it’s so important for me to find resources that promote feminism with a balance. Thanks for sharing! xo Maria | https://imommy.co

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      07/07/2017 @ 9:09 pm

      I love how you phrased it Maria.. feminism with a balance. I firmly believe feminism is freedom to choose your path.. having kids and not working outside the home or the CEO of a company… both women can be empowered feminists. Same for our little boys; we can show equality with little things to give them the foundation of treating women with respect in all facets of home and life. Thank you so much for commenting!!

  3. Rachel
    07/07/2017 @ 3:25 am

    I’m so passionate about my daughter having strong, female role models. Christie sounds like a great one. Every girl should have one though.

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      07/07/2017 @ 9:11 pm

      I agree Rachel! Women supporting women gives our little girls a guide for how to not be caught up in competition with other females, but to use our strengths as a way to make a better world. Thanks for commenting!!

  4. April Kitchens
    07/06/2017 @ 12:12 pm

    Great post! We need more sheros to look up to.

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      07/07/2017 @ 9:18 pm

      Thanks for taking the time to read! It is greatly appreciated!!

  5. Nicolle
    06/29/2017 @ 2:25 am

    Such a strong and impressive post. There are so many powerful women out there I’ve never even heard of before, but are making such a huge difference. Christie seems like such an awesome and inspirational woman!

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/30/2017 @ 4:44 pm

      The stories of those people are even more important to share. They receive no press, no accolades, and tirelessly work day in and day out. It’s amazing. Thank you so much for commenting Nicolle!

  6. Jenny
    06/28/2017 @ 6:11 pm

    I love this. This series speaks right to my heart. I am so passionate about introducing my girls to great women. Thank you for sharing this interview.

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/29/2017 @ 1:28 am

      Thank you so much for commenting Jenny! I am with you; role models come in every shape and size and just because a person is not internationally recognized like Beyonce, Oprah, or Ellen DeGeneres does not mean they are not truly heroic! Hope you come back to hear the rest of the stories! You won’t be disappointed!

  7. RM
    06/28/2017 @ 4:22 am

    This is a great article and I enjoyed learning more about Christie!

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/28/2017 @ 2:49 pm

      Thanks for commenting RM. Christie is a role model for sure.

  8. Kristen
    06/28/2017 @ 1:57 am

    What a great series to start! It is always so wonderful to read more about powerful women in this world that are paving the way for future generations!! Definitely sheros!

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/28/2017 @ 2:50 pm

      Thanks for commenting Kristen! Tomorrow we will have our next shero who works in health care at the US Embassy in Accra. Her story is absolutely amazing as well!

  9. Joleene Moody
    06/27/2017 @ 2:23 pm

    What a great post. I can safely say that I am my daughter’s she-ro. She can have, do, and be anything she wants. No borders. Only adventure. Thanks for the great post.

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/27/2017 @ 8:58 pm

      Glad to hear your daughter has such a great role model Joleene! Thanks for commenting!

  10. Amanda
    06/26/2017 @ 9:58 am

    Thank you for sharing this inspiring woman! We need more people in this world who advocate for others!

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/27/2017 @ 9:03 pm

      I agree. It is amazing to hear stories that help you see there is actual good in the world. Turn on the news and you feel the opposite. We need to circulate these stories to our kids to keep them from becoming jaded about the world of possibility! I know I want my kids to see a bright future! Thanks for commenting Amanda!

  11. Elizabeth Hint
    06/25/2017 @ 3:30 pm

    This is an extremely impressive post. I’ve kind of had to be my own hero in life, I hope I have/ will do something that my children can look up to.

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/25/2017 @ 6:22 pm

      I agree, being someone my kids look up is one of my biggest motivators in life. Thanks for commenting Elizabeth.

  12. Jamie
    06/24/2017 @ 3:45 am

    This is an awesome series. What an inspiring woman to kick it off with. Great read!

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/25/2017 @ 6:24 pm

      I am so glad to hear you enjoyed reading. I love Christie’s ability to be relatable as well as professional. She is definitely an inspiration.

  13. Shannon Sawicki
    06/23/2017 @ 3:29 pm

    My Shero would be my mom. The primary earner in my home working full-time she never missed a baseball game and made sure I was at all my practices. She went back to school in her 40’s and took me to assertiveness training in my teens. GO Mom!!

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/25/2017 @ 6:27 pm

      Go mama for sure! I love that you have such an incredible role model in your mother! I know I had a new appreciation for my mother when I became a parent. Thank you so much for commenting!

  14. Elise Cohen Ho
    06/23/2017 @ 1:11 am

    What a strong post. I feel it also makes people see the way we fit into this world.

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/25/2017 @ 6:25 pm

      That is a great impression. I believe it is so important for kids not to feel invisible, but be able to make a global impact, no matter how big or small.

  15. RM
    06/22/2017 @ 7:10 pm

    I loved reading this so much!!! My shero would be my nana… She has strength, grace and a love of life that taught me what it truly means to be strong…

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/22/2017 @ 9:48 pm

      That is amazing! I just named my newborn after my nana! A family legacy is something I greatly appreciate and will tell my daughter stories of her Great Nana her whole life! Thank you for commenting!

  16. Diana
    06/22/2017 @ 6:53 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and I love that we are focusing more on women role models! Human rights is a very important issue, and sad that we aren’t all equal yet, but hopefully one day we will be!

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/22/2017 @ 9:52 pm

      Completely agreed Diana. We are still striving towards equality! Thank you for commenting!

  17. Katie
    06/22/2017 @ 5:20 pm

    We so often live our day to lives taking so many things for granted. Thank you for what you do and for advocating for others.

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/22/2017 @ 9:54 pm

      It is hard not to take things for granted. We exist in such freedom and it is shocking when we see otherwise if we don’t actively search for ways to meet the needs of those without basic human rights. I know I fall into a routine of self preservation with all of my own needs and need reminders constantly to look up and look around! Thanks for commenting Katie!

  18. Kristi
    06/22/2017 @ 2:36 pm

    Such an informative article! And it was great to learn more about Christie Edwards. Thanks for sharing!

    • Bethany M. Edwards
      06/22/2017 @ 9:54 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it Kristi!

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