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“As a young girl she was uncomfortable in her own skin. A black girl raised in a white neighborhood, she felt alone but had a deep desire to be seen. But she would eventually grow up and find a place where not only fit in but was also seen. That was just the beginning. Oneika Mays would go from feeling like she was finally seen by others to seeing herself for the first time in a whole new way. Come in and listen to Oneika Mays story. She’s type A, energetic, down to earth and another downright amazing F50Woman and she’s doing yoga in prison.”

We Talk About…

• Identity
• Feeling fear and avoiding shame
• Messages she received about “blackness”
• What risk is not
• Loss of love to war
• Fired and failure / Quitting and shame
• The power of yoga and mindfulness in her life
• Yoga at Rikers Island

Quotes She Served Up:

• “We get so caught up in being productive to contribute to society that desiring to pause feels foolish and selfish.”
• “You can change or be comfortable, but you cannot do both at the same time.”
• “Yoga is a place to have a tender conversation with myself”

What Changed Everything: Yoga. Yoga introduced Oneika to herself

Advice for Her Younger Self: Don’t be afraid and don’t worry about what everyone thinks. You can not run from grief or pain. Those things will propel you.

One Message for the World: Remember to Love Yourself. It’s okay to love yourself

Contact Information:

• Website: https://www.oneikamays.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneikamays/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneikamays/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneikasYogaLife/
• TickTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneikamays
• Oneika Mays Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/oneikamays

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“A noted TEDx Speaker, author of Ohio House Bill 50, she was a daughter of poverty in a country where expectations of young women like her was low, but she wanted more, she wanted to learn. When she came to the United States the compassion of her teachers affected her so much that she would eventually become a teacher and live a life of compassion. Come in and listen to Leila Kubesch’s story, how the idea of “never having lunch alone” moved her outside her box and completely changed life. Come and hear a wealth of amazing advice from this learned, loving, and wise F50Woman.”

We Talk About…

• Courage, compassion, and acceptance
• The big lesson she learned from her students
• The promise she gave her grandmother
• Impact of students who long for acceptance
• Cultural differences of eye contact
• How to refill your own well
• Lunch with the homeless

Quotes She Served Up:

• “When we teach young students’ acceptance, they have a sense of belonging and then they become leaders.”
• “The well of love is never empty”
• “Have the courage to be disliked”
• “You will never regret the mean things you never said”
• “No matter how noble your idea someone won’t like it”

What Changed Everything: Compassionate Teachers and a TEDx Talk

Advice for Her Younger Self: Share joy and kindness and good things will come

Contact Information:

• Website: https://leilakubesch.com/
• TEDx Talk Cincinnati: “How to Dream Big and Pass it On”
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-kubesch/
• Twitter (now “X”) : https://x.com/KubeschLeila
• Email: lckubesch@yahoo.com

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“The product of two parents who did not finish high school, she was a shy introverted young girl who loved school. Without the resources growing up, she dreamed of traveling. The college seed would be planted in her heart by a high school teacher. By the time she finished graduate school she would come out of her shell and become an elementary school teacher when she would recognized an unmet need. Come and hear the story how she rose from not thinking about attending college to earning multiple degrees, and finally becoming a high-level school administrator. This is Barbara Ann Mojica’s story, a history lover, a special ed teacher, and another inspiring F50Woman.”

We Talk About…

• Journey through her career to a 1-day retirement to “Little Miss History”
• Motivation for teaching special education
• Needs in our education system today
• The effects of social media on our children
• Benefits of a multicultural teaching environment
• People who helped her journey to success
• Barbara’s children’s books

Quotes She Served Up:

• “With each downside I became more resilient.”
• “When we learn history, we discover ourselves, …our place in the larger world.”

What Changed Everything: Threat of losing her teaching contract | Dissolution of her Ph.D. program

Recommended Book: Little Miss History | https://amzn.to/3rMeIxO

Contact Information:

• Website: https://www.littlemisshistory.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVUU3m8cCeBUr2wxHAQi6Lw
• Blog: https://bamauthor.me/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamauthor/

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“A woman over 50, this woman wrote a book about the Ukraine called “Sunflowers Beneath the Snow” and she’s donating portions of the proceeds to help those effected by the war. But, as a young girl she wanted to be a brain surgeon, an Olympic ice skater, and an author. Somewhat of a multipotentialite, it wouldn’t be until this educated and confident woman fell into and climbed out of the darkness of abuse that her life would prosper. Come and listen to how she got out, rode tandem across the country and prospered. This is Teri Brown’s story, and she is a writer, an author, a self-proclaimed desk-jockey, and another strong and amazing F50Woman.”

We Talk About…

• How her career as a writer kicked off
• Emotional abuse
• Re-marriage
• Healthy minded weight loss
• Riding across the country
• Challenges of turning 50
• Timely book about Ukraine

Quotes She Served Up:

• “Everybody should have an adventure.”
• “If you’re still breathing… and you still have a desire to, then go do it”
• “Being in nature reminds me that your problems are much smaller than the world”
• “Having a grateful spirit changes how you feel about life”

What Changed Everything: Divorce the second time

Advice for Her Younger Self: Remember who you are, keep that top of mind and stay true to that

Advice for Her Older Self: Don’t let little things get in your way, continue to remember who you are

Recommended Book: Bible

Daily Have To Do: Eat chocolate, Be in nature

Teri’s Book: “Sunflowers Beneath the Snow”

Contact Information:

Website: https://www.terimbrown.com/

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“She was the first person from her family to go to college and graduate, but this young girl was broken early after being assaulted as a child. Traumatized, on that innocent but unimaginable day in first grade, her brain was forever changed. As a result, she grew up insecure and struggling for identity, finding her value by getting involved and being seen. Her road was long. But through the fire of “odd eating disorders,” depression, and “suicidal tendencies” she was finally able to dig her brain, one load at a time, out of the “icebox.” This is Sue Bowles story. She’s a hope coach, a survivor, and a thriving and God filled F50Woman.”

We Talk About…·Life as a young girl

• Her four-decade journey through healing of childhood abuse
• Eating disorders
• What happened when she finally told her truth
• The value of your track record and consistency
• How to help your daughters to open up
• The value of the open conversation
• Mirror work
• Anger with God

Quotes She Served Up:

• “Sometimes we have to go through the hard stuff so God can get us where we need to be.”
• “I have learned how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable”
• “God is writing a story through other people’s lives…”
• “We are disappointed with God when he doesn’t do what we want him to do”
• “I am valuable to God. I am the pearl of great price.”
• “God is at work in your story just like he’s at work in every other person’s story”

What Changed Everything: A question from a professor

Advice for Her Younger Self: “Dare to believe that you matter”

Event Mentioned: Walking stick retreats

Movie Mentioned: Raggamuffin

Recommended Books: 1. The Bible | 2. “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek

Sue’s Book: “The Space Between”

Daily Have To: Morning Time

Contact Information:

• Website: https://www.suebowles.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueBowlesCoaching/
• Facebook (My Step Ahead): http://

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“This young girl’s first big dream was to become a navy fighter pilot, her second big dream was to become a police officer like her father, which she finally did. After rigorous training to get into the police force, she rose in the ranks through dedication and hard work. The journey was hard, and long, and it was all she wanted it to be, until it wasn’t. So, she left the police force and became an activist. But her life would be forever altered after being attacked by a stranger. This is Greta McClain’s story, a former police officer, activist, and survivor. She is one strong, resilient, and purpose filled F50Woman.”

We Talk About…

• Her experience as a police officer
• Why she left police work
• Surviving assault
• Best way to help victims
• The first time she told her survival story
• Building a non-profit and advocacy
• How to help others to heal
• The prevalence of sexual violence
• Her struggle with God
• Suicidal behavior clues

What Changed Everything: A social media hashtag

Recommended Book: The Bible

Contact Information:

• Website: www.silentnolongertn.org

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What’s Next for You with Maxine Johnson

“The oldest of three children, she was a spoiled daddy’s girl who love sports. As a young girl, her parents ensured she was always productive, they kept her active, and she was always pushed to lead. Unbeknownst to her, all of that would ripen her into the leader she is today. And today she’s an HR executive, a pastor, a business owner, a writer, and a public speaker, a leader on every one of her life’s stages; at her job, in her business, spiritually, personally, and professionally. Come in and listen and hear how she does it all. This is Maxine Johnson’s story. Always pushing to be her best, she is one energetic, insightful, wise, and powerfully humble F50Woman.”

We Talk About…

• Why she was always pushed to the front
• Transferability of HR skills and Ministry skills
• How to show up at work spiritually
• Lessons learned: overcoming, visualization, prayer for God’s will
• Look at who you have always been to know what you should be doing
• How she came to know God
• How she found her coaches
• Getting past the wall of others resistance
• Biggest lesson from being a single mother
• Biggest challenges she helps leaders with

Quotes She Served Up:

• “When you give you give your best there are no regrets”
• “God said, ‘It’s not about your convenience.’”
• “You have to have that good team around you (when) you’re supporting everyone else”

What Changed Everything: Cousin’s invitation to church

Advice for Her Younger Self: You won’t always get your way, everybody doesn’t always like you, and it’s okay to be yourself.

Maxine’s Book: “Helping a Sister: 5 Critical Components for Creating Global Communities of Change”

Recommended Book: “The Four Agreements” Don Miguel Ruiz

Daily Have to Do: Pray

Contact Information:

• Website: https://maxineljohnson.com/
• Email: info@maxineljohnson.com
• Instagram: @MaxineLJohnson; https://www.instagram.com/maxineljohnson/

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Finitude with Tammy Euliano

“She was raised by a working dad and stay at home mom. Driven, she was very competitive and got overly involved in everything. As she grew, she wanted to do something to change the world but was unsure what exactly that would be. She would grow to become a doctor, and after dealing with patents, promotions, lots of papers, she quit and decide to start writing medical fiction. It was long journey with twists and turns. Come in and hear what happened to change the direction of her life at 50. This is Tammy Euliano’s story, and she is one smart and highly educated introvert and a transformed F50Woman.”

We Talk About…

• Journey to becoming a fiction writer
• Revelations from her daughter after adulthood
• Quitting on a dime at 50
• Empty nesting
• Valuable character traits of her mentor
• Challenges of being a mentor
• Advice: 80% worktime, mommy-days, and date nights
• Anesthesiology and writing similarities and differences

Quotes She Served Up:

• “You are not the first to land on the planet...”

What Changed Everything: A Hike in Sedona, Arizona

Advice for Her Younger Self: Do not take yourself too seriously

Recommended Book: “Four Thousand Weeks” by Oliver Burkeman

Have to Do Every Day: Hugging my Husband

Tammy’s Book: “Fatal Intent”

One Message for the World: Make Someone Else Smile

Contact Information:

• Website: https://teuliano.com/

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