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: Helen

 


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For more information about me:
Helen Edwards, International Author & Entrepreneur
Book Available on Amazon & Barnes N Nobles

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Woman Wednesday: Diana


Q and A with Diana from Kenya, Africa

“Great things happen outside of your comfort zone.”


Q: What are you passionate about? 

A: I am Diana Maiyo, a top-rated virtual assistant in Kenya, Africa, who is also passionate about educating women on healthy hair care routines.

I have explored careers in a variety of industries and realized that my purpose in life is to add value to women’s lives on a daily basis.

Being a virtual assistant has enabled me to achieve this as I get to work with so many amazing women from all over the world.

I absolutely love what I do as I also get to learn a lot from the women I assist virtually. My virtual work has enabled me to learn different business practices from across the world and also get to learn of the many cultures out there.

I can confidently say I have found where I belong and that is with the leading ladies in business worldwide.

[Regarding what I do as a virtual assistant], I help with calendar management, social media maintenance, email management, running social accounts for businesses, scheduling appointments, running group chats for businesses, and data entry. Those are just some of the services I offer and have been providing.


Q: What were your younger years like?

A: I come from a family of six and growing up, my older brother was my best friend. He would let me tag along whenever he went out playing with his friends, and this kept me active and resilient all through my life.

My mum was a businesswoman, and I guess that’s where I got my entrepreneurial spirit from. My community didn’t believe much in educating the girl children, but my mum ensured that the four of us went to school no matter the obstacles she encountered.

[My mum] taught me that I can be just as good as my two brothers and excel in whatever I set my mind on as long as I stay focused. She’s been supportive to date and still champions equal rights for both genders.


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

A: Living is all about experiencing new things, going out of your comfort zone, and pushing the boundaries.

If you stay in the same circle, repeating the same cycle…day in and day out…how do you expect anything to change? How do you expect to grow? To learn new skills? To meet new people?

Great things happen outside of your comfort zone.


Q: What does feminism mean to you? 

A: Feminism means supporting and empowering other women and not degrading men while at it.


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