Tag: Inspirational Women

With a life wrought with trials and tribulations, this inspirational soul has never given up her positivity. She is not only a kind and faithful survivor, but also a beautiful, spiritual warrior. She brightens the lives of everyone she comes across. Interview MG: where are you currently employed? CINDI: I am currently driving transit at Capitol Area Transit. MG: What is your favorite part about living here? CINDI: The weather is different day to day! We have love bugs, mosquitoes, wasp, fleas and ticks to make life interesting. We also have live oaks, red birds, lightening bugs, many gorgeous flowers, sugar cane, big mouth bass and many other amazing attributes. MG: What is an event in your life that significantly changed the course of it?  CINDI: At the age of 10 I sud...

Educator through and through, this dynamic teacher and business owner has taken control of her health and stands as an inspiration that it’s never “too late” in life to make major life changes and fulfill your dreams. Interview MG: Currently, where are you employed? DAWN: I currently teach English at Central High School. My husband and I also own two businesses, Mission Inflatable, LLC and The Dinosaur Experience. I am an Independent Certified Optavia Health Coach. I am also a children’s book author. MG: What is your favorite part about living here? DAWN: Louisiana has such a rich history and culture. It is so unique: its people, culture, food, and history. It does have its faults, but you do miss it when you leave. MG: What is an event in your life that significantly changed ...

If loving others and valuing people were super-powers, Trish Gassaway would be super-hero number one. This two-time cancer survivor has learned that life is way too short to waste it! Interview MG: If you haven’t lived in Louisiana your entire life, what led you to move here? TRISH: My husband is from Louisiana and he was looking for a new career change and was offered one at Fraenkel Company so we moved here in May of 1996. MG: What is your favorite part about living here? TRISH: The experiences and opportunities that myself and family has had along with the southern hospitality and food!! MG: What is an event in your life that significantly changed the course of it? TRISH: The death of my dear friend Nancy and a few years later my dad. MG: What negative impacts did that ...

Consistently placing in the top ten property management companies in Baton Rouge, Maggie Blake has built a business with integrity and grit. Having overcome abuse, cancer, and financial devastation, she shows time and time again that setbacks, are merely step-ups. Interview MG: Where were you born and raised? MAGGIE: Rochester, New York. MG: If not Louisiana, what led to you move here? When? MAGGIE: I moved in 1994 with my then-husband, so that he could follow his dreams of radio hosting. We initially moved to Shreveport. MG: Currently, where are you employed? MAGGIE: MB Management Group, LLC. MG: What is your job title? MAGGIE: Owner, realtor, property manager. MG: What is your favorite part about living here? MAGGIE: My favorite part about living in Louisiana is my...

Author and farmer Macy Rushing embodies the truth that we are all much more than test scores! Local celebrity author of the Lucky the Cow children’s book series, she is an inspiration to all that you can overcome! Interview MG: Where were you born and raised? MACY: Ethel, la MG: What is you educational background and/or experience? MACY: Associate degree in criminal justice MG: Currently, where are you employed? MACY: Stay at home mama. The best job! MG: What is your job title? MACY: Caretaker to cows and kids MG: What is your favorite part about living here? MACY: It’s the south, what’s not to love besides the heat—the people, community, fellowship, tradition, and food. Can’t beat it! MG: What is an event in your life that significantly changed the course of it? ...

Art and Photography go hand-in-hand with local artist, Kimberly Meadowlark. She pours herself into everything she does and actively supports other artists by inspiring them to follow their creativity and individuality. Interview MGM: Currently, where are you employed? KIMBERLY: I just made six years self-employment in August, and could not be more thankful for the career I chose. MGM: What is your job title? KIMBERLY: I am equal parts photographer and artist MGM: What is your favorite part about living here? KIMBERLY: You get a little taste of city, but you also get that comfortable down-home family feeling. The food, culture, and traditions are pretty unmatched. MGM: What is an event in your life that significantly changed the course of it? KIMBERLY: While my life has b...

Although life can go in many different directions, Heather Flynn, owner of several Louisiana-based companies, proves that if you have the courage to follow you own path, you can make a life worth living well! Interview MG: Currently, where are you employed? HEATHER: I am self-employed. I invest in real estate, breathing new life into run down homes and offering creative financing solutions to people who need to sell their homes, but are unable to do so under the traditional route. I am also a consultant for a local construction company, Brothers Construction Company of Baton Rouge, Inc. MG: What is your job title? HEATHER: I am the owner of Heather Helps Houses and Fierce Property Solutions. Under real estate, creative financing specialist. Under construction, I consult on compa...

Are dreams really wishes your heart makes? If so, then Venessa Lewis brings happy hearts and fulfills wishes for children all over the state. Her business, Petite Princess Company, houses popular, whimsical, and inspiring fairytale characters that prove dreams are still alive and well. Interview MG: What is you educational background and/or experience? VENESSA: I have a B.A. in Mass Communications and an English Minor from LSU.  I am also an APR (Accredited Public Relations) professional designation. I’ve worked as a graphic designer for 25+ years. MG: Currently, where are you employed? VENESSA: I own two of my own businesses!  I launched Lewis Graphic Design in 2007 in which I have provide freelance graphic design services for a number of clients in the area. I also p...

A literal powerhouse, body builder Brandi LeBlanc inspires women to reach higher, expect more, and better themselves through self-love and self-care. She proves that falling only means you can stand stronger! Interview MG: What is you educational background and/or experience? BRANDI: I have multiple certifications ranking me as a Master Personal Trainer. My certifications and expertise include: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Fitness Coach, Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Glute Specialist, Certified Transformation Specialist, Certified Bodybuilding Coach, PN-1 Certified, GGS-1Plus Certified Women’s Coach, Certified Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach. MG: Currently, where are you employed? BRANDI: I own a private fitness/training studio called Barbelle Beauty Fitn...

Standing her ground against bullying and injustice, to not only persevere, but to also dominate in her field, Kiran Chawla is the woman to watch! Instead of being run out of town, she has shown that digging in your heels has the best rewards. Interview MG:  Where were you born and raised? KIRAN: Jackson, MS MG:  If not Louisiana, what led to you move here? When? KIRAN: Dad got a better job so we moved to Louisiana in 1995 MG:  Currently, where are you employed? KIRAN: This feels great to say!!! I work for MYSELF under the company Unfiltered with Kiran! MG:  What is your job title? KIRAN: Owner, CEO, Manager, Investigative Reporter, Reporter, Editor, Photographer, Digger, shall I keep going??? I’m blessed to finally have been able to get some help now ...

This inspirational woman proves that you can do it all—Erin Vavasseur is a mom, model, bartender, and owner of her own photography company! She motivates other women to love themselves for who they are! Interview MGM: Currently, where are you employed? Erin: I work full-time with Moody V Photograph, Lead Model at Modern Grace Magazine, and part-time at Coconut Willy’s Daiquiris in Central. MGM: What is your job title? Erin: Owner/Photographer, Model, and Bartender! MGM: If you haven’t lived in Louisiana your entire life, what led you to move here? Erin: So I have lived here MOST of my life! I did move to Colorado Springs in 2014 and it was the experience of a lifetime! The weather and mountains were some of the most beautiful views I have ever had a chance to witness. But as...