Woman Wednesday: Aneisha


Q and A with Aneisha from Huntsville, Alabama

“I’ve learned that balance, healing, and success don’t come from having it all together; they come from making intentional choices, even in the middle of uncertainty.”


Q: What are you passionate about? 

A: I am passionate about helping women live a life of balance.

This passion comes from my own experience of navigating multiple roles wife, mother, care giver, director, entrepreneur, and community advocate from a place of depletion and people pleasing if I’m honest.

I know firsthand how easy it is for women to pour into everyone else and still feel overwhelmed, depleted, or disconnected from themselves.

Through my own journey, I learned that balance isn’t about perfection; it’s about living intentionally.

It’s about listening to yourself, acknowledging your needs, and giving yourself permission to reset without guilt.

That realization not only transformed my life, but it also became the foundation of the work I do today.

Currently, I am focused on expanding my work through coaching, workshops, and community programs that support women in prioritizing intentional self-care and sustainable balance.

I am developing resources and experiences that help women slow down, gain clarity, and create routines that support both their personal lives and leadership roles. My work centers on equipping women with practical tools such as guided reflection, journaling, and mindset shifts, so they can lead and serve from a place of wholeness rather than burnout.

I am also the creator of the Choosing Me Intentionally Journal, a guided journal designed to help women pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. The journal serves as a practical tool that encourages self-awareness, clarity, and intentional actions helping women apply balance in their everyday lives, not just during coaching sessions.

At this stage of my journey, I am deeply committed to creating spaces where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to choose themselves intentionally, knowing that when they are balanced, everything connected to them benefits.


Q: What were your younger years like?

A: I was born in New Jersey, so I’m a city girl at heart.

I had a decent childhood, but it came with layers that shaped me early.

I am the oldest of four on my mother’s side and the baby on my father’s side, which created an interesting family dynamic.

As the oldest, I was heavily relied on by my mother to be the helper the responsible one.

With my father, I was protected and, in many ways, shielded, or at least that was the intention.

One of the most grounding influences in my life was church. I come from a family of singers and preachers, and church was a constant presence in my upbringing.

It gave me structure, faith, and a sense of belonging.

While my faith didn’t prevent every challenge, it did keep me from feeling defeated or giving up.

I was a teenage mother my faith gave me the hope and motivation I needed to strive for the best.

Knowing that I was not alone and believing that I could do all things through Christ who strengthens me became one of my greatest sources of motivation and resilience.

I began working as soon as I legally could.

At that point, I didn’t have the luxury of choice.

I was a mother, and I took that responsibility seriously.

Even while navigating adulthood at a young age, I remained a dreamer.

Deep down, I always knew I was built for something greater, even during seasons when I didn’t feel strong, capable, or confident.

Those early experiences of family responsibility, faith, motherhood, and hard work shaped my character, my work ethic, and my purpose.

They taught me perseverance, balance, and the importance of not giving up on yourself, lessons that continue to guide me in both my personal life, and the work I do today.


Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that your circumstances do not get to define your future.

Life can unfold in ways you never planned, and you can still rise, grow, and become everything you were created to be.

I’ve learned that balance, healing, and success don’t come from having it all together; they come from making intentional choices, even in the middle of uncertainty.

I want others to know that it’s okay to start where you are.

You don’t have to be perfect, fearless, or fully healed to move forward.

What matters is that you intentionally choose you through everything. For me, I learned that faith, self-reflection, and intentional self-care are the anchors that I needed to keep me grounded.

If there’s anything I hope people learn from my story, it’s that choosing yourself is not selfish, it’s necessary.

When you give yourself permission to listen, acknowledge, and reset, you create space for clarity, growth, and purpose.

No matter what your past or present season is, there is still more ahead of you, and you are worthy of living a balanced, fulfilled life.


Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A:
To me, feminism means honoring the strength, worth, and voice of women while allowing room for individuality, faith, and choice.

It’s about creating space for women to show up fully as themselves without having to prove, overperform, or shrink to fit someone else’s expectations.

Feminism is about empowerment and equity, not comparison or competition.

It’s about supporting women in every role they carry while recognizing that each path is valid.

It means advocating for women to have access to opportunities, resources, and support, while also encouraging them to prioritize their well-being and live intentionally.

At its core, feminism is about reminding women that they are capable, deserving, and worthy of rest, of growth, of leadership, and of a balanced life.

For me, it’s less about a label and more about the freedom for women to choose their own paths, honor their values, and thrive without guilt or apology.


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Woman Wednesday: Claudia


Q and A with Claudia from
Los Angeles, California

“My story is proof that it’s never too late to prioritize your health.”


Q: What are you passionate about? 

A: I’m deeply passionate about my family and helping others.

I’m a mother of five (three adults and two teenagers), and a very proud grandmother. Family is the heart of everything I do.

My passion for helping people started early. As a child, I regularly checked on elderly neighbors to see if they needed help, sometimes just offering company.

I was especially close to my grandmother, my abuelita, who lived nearby. She taught me about natural and holistic remedies, how to make teas, use herbs, and listen to the body. Those moments shaped me deeply.

That passion led me into health care. I completed my general education and became certified in medical assisting and medical coding.

I’ve worked across many specialties, including urgent care, family practice, women’s health, pediatrics, urology, gastroenterology, and ambulatory surgery center business office management.

Throughout my adult life, family and friends often came to me for guidance on minor health concerns or natural remedies—always with respect for traditional medicine and knowing when professional care was needed.

Today, I’m passionate about sharing natural, high-quality wellness support that helps women feel their best, especially during midlife.


Q: What were your younger years like?

A: I had a modest but loving upbringing.

My parents provided everything we needed, and as the oldest of five siblings, I naturally became a caretaker and protector.

I was always active. I was a cheerleader in elementary school, jogged with my aunts and cousins as a teen, and worked out regularly in high school, including aerobics.

I also vividly remember my father waking up at 5 a.m. every morning to jog before work, his discipline left a lasting impression on me. All of these experiences shaped my lifelong appreciation for health, movement, family, and responsibility.


Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the importance of taking care of yourself. It’s easy to lose yourself while caring for everyone else, as a wife, mother, and working woman. I did that for many years.

In my 40s, I began noticing changes, weight gain, especially around my midsection, low energy, and feeling “off.” I knew I had to make a change before things worsened.

Nearly two years ago, I began my wellness journey. I started walking, making better food choices, incorporating prayer and quiet reflection, and supporting my body with high-quality cortisol and hormone-support supplements.

Today, I feel like myself again, more energized, present, and productive. My story is proof that it’s never too late to prioritize your health.


Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A:
To me, advocating for women means uplifting, empowering, and supporting them while honoring faith-based values.

Feminism can reflect mutual respect, humility, and love, encouraging women to thrive while treating men with dignity as well.

True empowerment is rooted in compassion, purpose, and honoring one another.


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Woman Wednesday: Kourtni


Q and A with Kourtni from
New Braunfels, Texas

“…trusting yourself can change everything.”


Q: What are you passionate about? 

A: I’m deeply passionate about creating meaningful experiences and building things that bring people together.

That shows up in my work through hospitality, event planning, and entrepreneurship.

Over the years, I’ve worked in bartending and service-based roles, which taught me how powerful connection, atmosphere, and care can be.

I found this passion through hands-on experience being around people, celebrating milestones, and realizing how much joy and confidence I gain from creating something of my own.

Right now, I’m working on growing my mobile bartending business. I’m driven by growth, independence, and the idea that I can build a life that aligns with both my creativity and my purpose.


Q: What were your younger years like?

A: My younger years played a huge role in shaping who I am today.

Family, responsibility, and learning how to be resilient were central parts of my upbringing.

I learned early on how to adapt, work hard, and take care of myself emotionally and mentally.

Education has always been important to me, even when the path wasn’t linear, and those experiences taught me perseverance and self awareness.

Activities and life experiences from my younger years helped me develop independence, empathy, and a strong sense of self qualities that continue to guide my decisions today.


Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that choosing yourself is not selfish, it’s necessary.

Growth often comes from uncomfortable moments, setbacks, and starting over.

I’ve learned that healing, success, and confidence aren’t linear, and it’s okay to take your time finding your path.

I want others to know that you don’t have to have everything figured out to be moving forward, and that trusting yourself can change everything.


Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A:
To me, feminism means equality, autonomy, and respect.

It’s about having the freedom to choose your own path, voice your opinions, and live authentically without being limited by gender expectations.

Feminism is supporting other women, honoring different journeys, and advocating for fairness while still allowing space for individuality.

It’s empowerment without comparison and strength without apology.


MORE ABOUT KOURTNI: Something important to me is growth emotionally, mentally, and professionally. I’m constantly learning how to balance ambition with self care, and I value authenticity in both my personal and professional life.

I believe in becoming the best version of myself while uplifting others along the way, and that belief continues to guide everything I do.

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Woman Wednesday: Aryel


Q and A with Aryel from
Knoxville, Tennessee

“I didn’t leave nursing because I hated it—I left because I hated how much time it took from me...It’s okay to choose differently when your priorities change.”


Q: What are you passionate about? 

A: I am passionate about helping women—especially mothers—understand that they don’t have to sacrifice their lives, their health, or their families to be considered successful.

For years, my dream was to become a labor & delivery nurse. I poured my heart into that work and truly loved supporting women through some of the most powerful and vulnerable moments of their lives.

Being part of birth stories was an honor, and caring for women will always be part of who I am.

But as meaningful as that work was, I realized that while I was helping other women bring life into the world, I was missing moments in my own home that I could never get back.

Being present with my children while still creating income became a new dream—one I didn’t even know was possible at the time.

Now, I’ve built a six-figure online high-ticket direct sales business from home—while staying present and intentional with my family.

Today, I teach and mentor women on how to start and scale their own high-ticket businesses, guiding them step-by-step toward real income, confidence, and sustainability.

I help women create freedom, flexibility, and financial security without abandoning themselves, their families, or the life they’re building.


Q: What were your younger years like?

A: I started working at a restaurant when I was just 14 years old. From that point on, work was a constant in my life.

I’ve worked my entire life—long hours, demanding schedules, always showing up, always pushing through. Responsibility and work ethic were ingrained in me early, and I wore that strength like a badge of honor.

For a long time, I believed that working nonstop was just “how life was.”

It wasn’t until recently that I truly paused and asked myself what life was actually about—and what I wanted my children to learn from watching me.

I didn’t want them to believe that exhaustion equals success or that missing life’s moments is the price of stability. Those realizations reshaped everything for me.


Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: One of the most important things I’ve learned is that loving your career doesn’t mean it has to cost you your life.

I didn’t leave nursing because I hated it—I left because I hated how much time it took from me.

Time is the one thing you never get back, and no paycheck can replace missed moments with your children.

I want others to know that it’s okay to evolve.

It’s okay to choose differently when your priorities change.

And it’s okay to build a life that aligns with the season you’re in, not the one you’ve outgrown.


Q: What does feminism mean to you?


A:
Feminism, to me, means freedom of choice without guilt or judgment.

It means women get to decide what success looks like in their own lives—whether that’s working in healthcare, building a business, raising children, or all of the above.

True empowerment is having the ability to pivot when something no longer serves your family or your well-being.

Feminism is honoring women’s intuition, ambition, and right to redefine their lives as they grow.


MORE ABOUT ARYEL: I don’t regret a single chapter of my life—especially nursing. Every season shaped me. But I refuse to believe that sacrifice and burnout are the ultimate goals. I want my children to grow up seeing a mother who chose presence, courage, and intentional living. I want them to know that hard work matters—but so does joy, freedom, and time together.

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Woman Wednesday: Sabrina H.


Q and A with Sabrina H. from Oliver, British Columbia, Canada

“Growth begins when you commit to moving forward before everything feels perfect.”


Q: What are you passionate about? 

A: What lights me up is building or reshaping workplaces into something efficient and effective, yet still fair and resolute.

A company must grow, stay profitable, and keep its edge, but the people within it deserve the same chance to grow in confidence, skill, and earning power.

My psychology degree gave me the human lens and my years in HR provided the systems foundation.

I help people and businesses succeed by creating systems and conversations where fairness and accountability can exist in the same room.

That balance is what I’m most passionate about.

When it’s right, everyone moves forward together and the business grows, and so do the people within it.

Smart Solutions was born from that intersection, after years of watching how companies rise or fall based on how they choose, support, and value their people.


Q: What were your younger years like?

A: I grew up in a home led by strong women.

My mom raised me on her own, with my grandmother close by.

Together, they taught me that speaking up, thinking for yourself, and finding your own way are necessary, even when it goes against the grain.

That mindset became the foundation for how I work and lead today.

Learning has always been my way forward, so I went back to school as an adult and earned my degree in psychology while raising my two sons independently.

That time demanded focus and discipline, and it showed me how powerful education can be when it connects to real life experience.

By the time I finished my degree, I had fifteen years of administrative experience and a solid background in project management, operations, and logistics.

HR became the natural next step, a place to blend human understanding with structure and strategy. The last two decades have refined those skills and brought me to this point, where experience and knowledge come together in work worth sharing.


Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: If there’s one truth I’ve learned, it’s that waiting for certainty only delays progress.

Growth begins when you commit to moving forward before everything feels perfect.

It may sound counterintuitive to someone who builds systems, but iteration is part of reality.

Holding out until version one feels flawless only makes it harder to reach version two, three, or four. That lesson was shaped and reinforced when I went back to school as an adult. It wasn’t about timing or convenience; it was simply about starting, and then starting again, until I reached the finish line.

It took many years to complete my degree because life often demanded my attention elsewhere, and each pause made returning feel more daunting.

In the end, I finished with a GPA of 3.28 and a clear understanding that progress is built one imperfect step at a time.


Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A:
To me, feminism is about equality.

It means that women should have the same freedom to define success on their own terms, whether that means leading a company, raising a family, starting over, creating something new, or doing all of it within one lifetime.

The strong women I grew up around did not receive the same support or opportunities as men, even though they were often the ones holding everything together.

Watching that shaped how I see the world and taught me that opportunity rarely shows up uninvited.

You build it, one decision at a time.

That same belief guides how I work today.

Now, in mid-life, feminism feels less about demanding a place at the table and more about using your voice once you are there.

It is about standing in your experience with confidence and not waiting for permission to be heard.


MORE ABOUT SABRINA: After years of watching businesses succeed or struggle based on how they chose to support their employees, it felt like it was time to take everything I had learned and turn it into something practical and lasting. That is where Smart Solutions by Sabrina comes from. Starting this business reflects what I value most: fairness, growth, and the belief that people and systems work best when they evolve together. It feels right to be building from a place where experience and intention finally align.

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