I’M THE MOM OF TODDLERS. Well…they aren’t typical toddlers. They’re wearing dog suits. They’re a little older than your average toddler. Mila is 8 that’s 56 in dog years so she’s navigating Life 2.0 like the rest of us. Kenley is 5 that’s a youthful 35 in dog years. But they feel like toddlers andRead More
In Her Shoes
Faith Hope Love from Devastating Illness
IN HER SHOES is a beloved feature of Red Shoe Zone. In it women open their hearts and allow us to look inside. Christie Dakin, 56, courageously shares her story. There was a passage in Christie Dakin’s life not too long ago, that was emotionally wrenching, frightening and void of any certainty. Looking back ChristieRead More
Following her passion led to AHA-mazing Pinterest success
IN HER SHOES Pinterest trailblazer – Sarah Johnson, 49 I’m always on the lookout for extraordinary women to feature on the Red Shoe Zone. Women who by sharing their stories change us –– some provide hope, others inspiration to do what we think we can’t and a few encourage us to dream…..like Sarah Johnson. Sarah’sRead More
Yoga and the Path to Peace
IN HER SHOES TRAILBLAZER – Ingrid Harrison, 53 Sitting down for coffee with Ingrid Harrison (pictured above sandwiched between her beautiful family) is like taking in a sun rise. Breathing shifts from shallow and fast to deep and slow; conversation is punctuated with joyful aaaahhhs and insightful aaa-ha’s! That’s me. For Ingrid the shift beganRead More
Breathing in Life
IN HER SHOES trailblazer – Janet Asmar, 70. Women share stories of stepping up and living big in Life Part II. Janet Asmar takes your breath away. At least that’s what happened to me. Hunting for a parking spot early one morning I witnessed what appeared to be a force of nature powering down theRead More
Spiritual quest instills peace and purpose
IN HER SHOES trailblazer – Lorraine Wilson. 60. Women share stories of stepping up and living big in Life Part II. It was August 1999 when the unthinkable happened. Lorraine Wilson’s mother and husband died within 5 days of one another. Lorraine was 43. With family on the other side of the world in AustraliaRead More
In Mia’s Shoes
IN HER SHOES trailblazer – MIA JOHNSON Get ready. MIA JOHNSON is going to knock you for a loop. Occasionally we meet people who are truly extraordinary. What we learn from them prompts an entire reset in how we think and view the world. Their very presence in our life touches our hearts. We areRead More
Passion for Life
IN HER SHOES trailblazer – Joan Webster, 59. Women share stories of stepping up and out in Life Part II. Imagine if you’d found your passion as a teenager and lived it everyday since. If you’re Joan Webster it’s meant a deeply purposeful life, ageless beauty, boundless energy and a vibrant, youthful spirit. It seemsRead More
Mt Everest or Bust
IN HER SHOES trailblazer – Barb Crone 56. Women share stories of stepping up and out in Life Part II. Nineteen years ago Barb Crone did something that would change her life forever. She quit smoking. Then, as is often the case, she gained weight. So she joined a gym and later a running group focusedRead More
A Woman’s Wisdom
IN HER SHOES TRAILBLAZER – Cathie Stonier, 56. Women share stories of stepping up and out in Life Part II. CATHIE STONIER saw it coming. In two years her youngest son, Colin, would graduate from high school and then…..what? What did she want to do? How would the next chapter be characterized? A blank canvas faced her. WhatRead More