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Women of Toledo's Blog : Her Story
Welcome to our blog where we aim to highlight women in our community, storytellers and advocacy efforts that are consistent with our #PressForProgress movement. Our goals are to: (1) forge positive visibility of women, (2) celebrate women's achievements and to (3) influence others' beliefs and actions. We invite you to read our articles and join us in conversation as we continue our efforts and pledge to #PressForProgress!
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Aileen Mendoza
Nov 1, 20242 min read
#HerStory: Highlighting Jennifer Hill for National Women' Small Business Month - Jen Hill Organizing
October is National Women's Small Business Month, and we want to highlight Jennifer Hill, owner of Jen Hill Organizing! Thanks to Jen’s...
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Aileen Mendoza
Oct 31, 20242 min read
#HerStory: Deanna Solis - Her Journey Over Six Years as a Young Women of Toledo
October 11 was International Day of the Girl, and we want to highlight one of our returning Young Women of Toledo. We give our Young...
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Aileen Mendoza
Oct 10, 20243 min read
#HerStory: Highlighting Selena Barabino for National Women' Small Business Month - Amaryllis Beaute Haven, LLC Testimony
October is National Women's Small Business Month, and we want to highlight Selena Barabino, founder of Amaryllis Beaute Haven, LLC! This...
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Aileen Mendoza
May 21, 20243 min read
#HerStory: Embracing Heritage and Finding My Path. A Journey of a First-Generation Filipina-American - Aileen Mendoza
Growing up as a first-generation Filipina-American in Toledo, Ohio, has been a journey filled with challenges, discoveries, and triumphs....
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Aileen Mendoza
Apr 11, 20243 min read
HerStory: Sahar Abuimara - A tale of finding solace through education and resilience amidst adversity.
Luma Alaraje (daughter) & Sahar Abuimara (Mother), Palestinian American, telling their story of Perseverance at International Women's Day...
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Aileen Mendoza
Mar 26, 20247 min read
HerStory: Ruxandra Nagy - My Journey is My Destination
Meet Ruxandra Nagy, My Journey is my Destination Every story begins somewhere else. July 1951, Socialist Republic of Romania. It’s a hot,...
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Aileen Mendoza
Mar 21, 20243 min read
HerStory: Empowering Women and Serving the Community: The Inspiring Journey of Lisa A. Sobecki
Empowering Women and Serving the Community: The Inspiring Journey of Lisa A. Sobecki In the bustling landscape of Toledo, Ohio, one name...
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Aileen Mendoza
Feb 19, 20242 min read
HerStory: 2024 Ms. Black Midwest USA, Aleanya Moore - A Trailblazing Journey of Faith, Leadership, and Empowerment
Meet Aleanya Moore, a remarkable individual whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of determination, faith, and...
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Aileen Mendoza
Feb 6, 20245 min read
HerStory: Candice Harrison - The Chair of GoRed for Women Luncheon
When I was first approached to consider chairing the GoRed for Women Luncheon here in Toledo, I initially said, no. It sounded like a...
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Aileen Mendoza
Jan 23, 20243 min read
HerStory: Learn more about Danielle Lutman and her why for choosing empowering communities as her life journey in advocacy and leadership.
Meet Danielle – a passionate educator and advocate on a mission to drive equity in higher education. Armed with a Master’s in Social Work...
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lizatchika
Jun 12, 20232 min read
#HerStory with Meredith Campbell
In conjunction with PRIDE Month in Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Meet Meredith Campbell and this is #HerStory. Queer feminist icon Lily Tomlin...
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lizatchika
May 16, 20232 min read
#HerStory with Megan Miller
In conjunction with Jewish American Heritage Month. Meet Megan Miller, this is #HerStory As a fourth-generation Toledo Ohio Jewish woman,...
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Women of Toledo
Mar 13, 20232 min read
#HerStory: 'NEGARAIN' Finding Her Way, Her Place, And Her Voice
Meeting powerful women like NEGARAIN is the start of where true change begins. Her story of finding her way, her place, and her voice is...
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Women of Toledo
Feb 1, 20232 min read
#HerStory with KiKi: Stepping Out On Faith
Meet KiKi Cunningham, this is #HerStory Born to teenage parents and growing up in Pontiac, MI., I didn’t have the white picket fence and...
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sierra9931
Oct 1, 20212 min read
#419HerStory with Adriane Weisert
October is National Women-Owned Business month and we are excited to kick off the month with Adriane's story. Being an NWO native and...
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sierra9931
May 14, 20215 min read
The Journey Within
#HerStory with Dhawi Pienta Though I had lived in Toledo during my college years at UT, adjusting to the cultural differences and...
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Women of Toledo
Dec 1, 20204 min read
#HerStory: Nina Corder
Perhaps you’ve heard this phrase before, “You cannot Give, what you do not Have”. It all began with a research quest to understand...
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