Activists

Dec
06

Be There for the Women You Love...

“I was 29 years old and I immediately felt like a little boy again.  I was like, ‘Oh God, my mom is gonna die.’” said Marc Heyison. In 1992 Marc’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. A year and a...

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Nov
06

Go Left, Jess Weiner...

  Jess Weiner led a beautifully successful career as an activist and inspirational leader for self-love and body-acceptance, everyday confidently stepping into her size 18 jeans.  Then one day, a SPARK. During a lecture Jess was delivering on loving yourself...

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Oct
31

GirlsUP with Debra Soltis...

  If you’re anything like me, you’ve realized you could use a little self-esteem boost now and again; but how?  What is the recipe for building self-esteem?! Debra Soltis, through GirlsUP, is dedicated to supporting girls, 10-13 years old, in...

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Oct
05

Cell Phones for Soldiers: Brittany Bergquist...

  “One of the most moving letters I’ve received was from a father who said that using our calling card, while deployed, gave him a little bit of heaven in the middle of war.” – Brittany Get ready for a...

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Sep
07

Remembering Mattie: Jeni Stepanek...

  Do you remember the first time you ‘met’ Mattie Stepanek? I do.  It was 2001, I was 20 years old and watching The Oprah Winfrey Show.  I recall sitting in front of the TV mesmerized by this 11 year...

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