MOPS Leader Karla Peterson

By laura / July 2, 2020 / Comments Off on MOPS Leader Karla Peterson

What better time than the present to illuminate our beautiful community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. From the moment I sat down with Karla Peterson, I knew I was in the company of an extraordinary person.  Our conversation is one I will hold dear forever.  From MOPS to…

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YMCA Fitness Instructor Becky Wightman

By laura / June 30, 2020 / Comments Off on YMCA Fitness Instructor Becky Wightman

What better time than the present to illuminate our beautiful community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Becky Wightman of the Fond du Lac YMCA is a strong force of inspiration.  She is illuminating… Becky Wightman Becky Wightman grew up in a big family on a dairy farm in Eden. …

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Sister Stephen Of Cristo Rey Ranch

By laura / June 25, 2020 / Comments Off on Sister Stephen Of Cristo Rey Ranch

Sister Stephen Bloesl of Cristo Rey Ranch is compassionate and kind. Sister Stephen and I have had several conversations about following your calling.  In addition to motivating me, she boosted my self-confidence.  As a result, I continue moving forward on my journey of discovering my life’s mission.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you!…

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Entrepreneurial Spirit Guides Judith

By laura / June 24, 2020 / Comments Off on Entrepreneurial Spirit Guides Judith

What better time than the present to illuminate our beautiful community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Judith Berger O’Brien’s strong intuition guides her entrepreneurial spirit.  She believes in the power of education and gives back to the community in countless ways.  Judith is illuminating… Judith Berger O’Brien Judith…

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Mahala’s Hope Founder Sandy Hardie

By laura / June 16, 2020 / Comments Off on Mahala’s Hope Founder Sandy Hardie

What better time than the present to illuminate our beautiful community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Sandy Hardie of Mahala’s Hope is driven to make the world a better place.  She is illuminating… Sandy Hardie Sandy Hardie grew up near the beautiful Apostle Islands.  She experienced significant trauma.  She…

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Fond du Lac Native Amy Charneski

By laura / June 12, 2020 / Comments Off on Fond du Lac Native Amy Charneski

What better time than the present to illuminate the Fond du Lac community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. I first met Amy Charneski while she was an aid at Saint Mary’s Springs Academy.  She was the teacher’s assistant in my son’s kindergarten class.  Amy’s smile lit up the…

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Salchert Meats Owner Katie Fuhrmann

By laura / May 21, 2020 /

We are sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Memories come flooding back to me as I walk through the doors of Salchert Meats.  It seems like yesterday that I was rocking in one of their chairs enjoying the flavor of my cherry Dum-Dum. It fills me with joy knowing that this fifth-generation business is…

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Self-Taught Artist Mary Wehner

By laura / May 18, 2020 /

We are sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Mary Wehner is a self-taught artist who inspires others to embrace their creativity.  She is illuminating… Mary Wehner Self-taught artist Mary Wehner has spent the majority of her life in Fond du Lac.  Mary primarily focuses on abstract painting and poetry.  She…

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Finding Purpose In The Pain

By laura / May 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Finding Purpose In The Pain

We are sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Mara and I have shared many laughs over the years.  Her positivity and sense of humor will light up any room.  Mara is finding purpose during this challenging season in her life.  She is illuminating… Mara Springborn Mara Springborn loves to laugh…

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Illuminating Women Project Highlights Marcie

By laura / May 11, 2020 / Comments Off on Illuminating Women Project Highlights Marcie

We are sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Marcie Schneider of Christian Parents For Kids is changing the world through kindness.  She has touched countless lives in our community and we are forever grateful for her dedication to the next generation.  We are honored to highlight Marcie in the Illuminating…

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