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!

Oct 15, 2020
3 min

"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

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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"My name is Cassandra, and I am one of the cursed few." - CP Morgan

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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Rebecca Ahern: Real, Raw, Vulnerable and Strong

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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Rising from Adversity to Empower Others: Deitra Hickey

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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Financial Resolutions for Women in 2019: Why resolving to save is not enough

Women of Toledo

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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"We weren't meant to take this journey alone. " - Ariel Ellis

Women of Toledo

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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The world has so much to teach us. Get to know yourself, and humanity, on a much deeper level.

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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"Be the Person YOU Needed." - Jen Brouwer

Women of Toledo

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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KUMUSTA PO KA in Philippines, ALOHA in Hawaii and HELLO in Ohio with HEIDE ALLAN

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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