"Empowering women motivates productivity and economic growth" - Maya Williams
My name is Maya Williams and I was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. I have a 3-year-old son who motivates every day to fulfill my...
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Women of Toledo's Blog : Her Story
Welcome to our blog where we aim to highlight women in our community, storytellers and advocacy efforts that are consistent with our #PressForProgress movement. Our goals are to: (1) forge positive visibility of women, (2) celebrate women's achievements and to (3) influence others' beliefs and actions. We invite you to read our articles and join us in conversation as we continue our efforts and pledge to #PressForProgress!
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Women of Toledo
- Aug 13, 2020
- 3 min
Purpose + Impact with Alishea's Sseko.
Hey! I am Alishea. I was raised in Toledo since the age of 2, so I am considered a native Toledoan. I am currently a graduate student...
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Women of Toledo
- May 19, 2020
- 7 min
HerHub 101: Our Why, How & What.
You are probably wondering why Women of Toledo launched another initiative? In 2019, we served 1385 women and youth with more than 23...
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Women of Toledo
- Apr 20, 2020
- 4 min
419Living with Kaitlin Keiser
I was born and raised in Toledo and have become somewhat of a self-proclaimed Northwest Ohio expert somewhere along the way.
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Women of Toledo
- Mar 23, 2020
- 5 min
"My name is Cassandra, and I am one of the cursed few." - CP Morgan
I’ve stared at this sentence on and off for weeks, contemplating which version to choose. Alliteration, no alliteration, double...
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Women of Toledo
- Jan 29, 2020
- 6 min
Rebecca Ahern: Real, Raw, Vulnerable and Strong
Courage, Vulnerability, strong woman, empower, healer, support, mother, Reiki
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Julie Woods
- Oct 3, 2019
- 3 min
Rising from Adversity to Empower Others: Deitra Hickey
From the adversity in her youth, Deitra found her purpose and passion. She dedicated her life to the holistic health of others.
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Julie Woods
- Jul 16, 2019
- 6 min
STEP Ahead with Jamie Slyder
Only thirty women worldwide were recognized as this year’s STEP Ahead Emerging Leaders, a prestigious award for young women in the field...
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Women of Toledo
- Jun 20, 2019
- 7 min
Traveling through in-betweens
Storyteller manuscript delivered by Dr. Kasumi Yamazaki on June 13, 2019 at United Way of Greater Toledo for Women's Empowerment Luncheon...
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- Jan 8, 2019
- 4 min
Financial Resolutions for Women in 2019: Why resolving to save is not enough
As the clock struck midnight on December 31, people all over the world prepared to kiss their loved ones, blow into their noise maker, or...
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- Nov 29, 2018
- 2 min
"We weren't meant to take this journey alone. " - Ariel Ellis
My name is Ariel Ellis, and I am a proud woman born and raised in Toledo. Growing up with a passion for creativity, I found myself...
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Women of Toledo
- Nov 21, 2018
- 2 min
The world has so much to teach us. Get to know yourself, and humanity, on a much deeper level.
I'm global. This week, my family is in a flurry because we're heading out in a few days for a major trip to Indonesia, an experience that...
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- Nov 1, 2018
- 2 min
"Be the Person YOU Needed." - Jen Brouwer
My name is Jennifer Brouwer. As women we take on so many roles in our lives for many different reasons. The three roles I am most...
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Women of Toledo
- Oct 25, 2018
- 2 min
KUMUSTA PO KA in Philippines, ALOHA in Hawaii and HELLO in Ohio with HEIDE ALLAN
A Philippines born and raised in Hawaii, Heide Allan knew early on that she wanted to help others with massage and aromatherapy. “My...
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- Sep 19, 2018
- 3 min
Reena Dar - My Journey From Canadian to Toledoan
My name is Reena and Toledo has been my home for almost two years. Originally from Canada, I virtually knew no one besides my husband...
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- Aug 9, 2018
- 2 min
"Age, gender, and ethnicity holds no boundaries to anything you want to do."
I am Jade Yu, 23-year-old Asian female. I am not a lifelong resident of Toledo, and that’s one of the reasons why I appreciate living...
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