iVoices on iVillage

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Yesterday iVillage announced the 15 new iVoices….

iVillage went looking for 10 fresh faces to share stories and report on what was happening  around the country and in our communities.

I threw my hat into the ring at the 11th hour and was then choosen to submit a video audition.  My video audition had to be done within a week and it just so happened to be the week I was traveling with my family.   So somewhere between San Francisco and Los Angeles we needed to stop and shoot my audition tape.  We ended up filming it at our hotel in San Luis Obispo and the ocean turned out to be a pretty nice backdrop!  I submitted my video in the 11th hour (again) when we returned home from our trip.

“We had set out to find ten women, but had such an incredible response and so many amazing candidates, we had to expand the group to fifteen. Each of the selected women is incredibly thoughtful and engaging, as well as eager to connect with others and have their voices heard. We’re thrilled to showcase all of the rock stars we found!” – Kelly Wallace

As I was waiting in line at Starbucks I checked my e-mail on my phone and I got the Congratulations! message from Kelly Wallace!  I instantly started giggling, forwarded the e-mail to my husband and walked home giggling all the way.  (I tend to giggle a lot when I get very excited and nervous all at once)

The stories I hope to share are ones of powerful, smart and dynamic women.  I would like to interview women who are living everyday to its fullest, taking risks, and chasing their dreams.  Women who inspire creativity.  Women who are making a difference at home, within their own communities or internationally.  Women who are fighting for a cause or fighting for the future of our children.  I also hope to bring you some fun and creative stories about 3 of my favorite things Travel, Fashion and Fitness.



Dena Blizzard, Camden County, NJ – A comedian, blogger, (www.onefunnymother.com), and mother of three, Dena loves finding the funny in mundane tasks and will bring her unique take on life to her iVoices reporting.
Christine Candelaria, Santa Cruz, CA – A mother of four children under the age of six – her blog, www.theaums.blogspot.com, is named “two boys two girls” – Christine dreams of someday hosting her own, ‘authentic’ cooking show, complete with kids screaming in the background and dishes piled on the countertop. She studies Polynesian dance and wants moms to make peace with imperfection and give themselves credit for
doing their best.
Esther Crawford, Milwaukee, WI – Blogger, (www.faintstarlite.com), and mom, Esther is currently adopting a second child. She adores writing about travel, politics and social issues as well stories connected to motherhood, weight loss and family. Her YouTube vlogs, (www.youtube.com/faintstarlite) have been viewed over eight million times.

Stephanie Dulli, Washington, DC – Stephanie admits to be obsessed with coffee and Twitter in equal measure. Her blog, (www.dialmforminky.com), focuses on motherhood and self-image. A vegetarian and mom, Stephanie will report on social media, eating disorders and other issues that resonate with women for iVoices.

Beth Engelman, Glenview, IL –A single mom, blogger (www.mommyonashoestring.com), and former Kindergarten teacher, Beth loves to find and share ways families can learn, celebrate and have fun on a shoestring budget. She is an avid recycler and can always find a new use for old “junk.”
Samantha Fein, San Jose, CA – A mom blogger, (www.garzagirls.com), she and her partner are raising twin 7 year-olds.  Samantha is passionate about the power of women and family, and will cover those topics in her reports.  Her secret?  Samantha gets her best parenting tips from Dora the Explorer!
Andrea Fellman, Los Angeles, CA – A blogger, (www.savvysassymoms.com), and mom, Andrea loves fashion, travel and giving back. Drawn to stories of start-up successes and women trailblazers, she can’t wait to share stories about neighbors in her community fulfilling their own passions, accomplishing their goals and making a difference.

Joey Fortman, Philadelphia, PA – A former radio personality from Chicago, Joey shares her daily life as a mom in the media with her online “family” through her blog, (joeyfortman.com) She will bring her life experiences to iVoices and focus her reporting on working moms.

Celena Gill, Washington, DC – A lawyer, writer, image consultant, lifestyle coach and blogger, (www.strictlyfab.com) Celena is a mother of three with one on the way and will be reporting on the transitional challenges of motherhood and dealing with mommy/ wife resentment as part of her iVoices contributions.

Jenny Ingram, Poulsbo, WA – This blogger, (www.jennyonthespot.com), and mom of three knows that no one truly has it “all together,” and wants to bring the stories she sees everyday in her small community to the world, from local volunteering to heartwarming “first day of school” stories.

Brandi Jeter, Philadelphia, PA – A single mom and blogger, (www.mamaknowsitall.com), Brandi will cover topics such as early childhood literacy, access to learning opportunities and encouraging girls to realize their full potential for
iVoices.

Gennifer McKissack, Phoenix, AZ – Gennifer balances a demanding career with being a single mom.
Her mantra to readers of her blog, (www.moderndarlings.com), is to embrace womanhood, and her iVoices contributions will focus on the importance of awareness and self-love. She will interview women and mothers who are successfully balancing their work, family and social lives without sacrificing themselves.

Stephanie Quilao, Phoenix, AZ – Stephanie truly lives her life online through her blog (www.stephaniequilao.com) and large Twitter following. Single and loving it, she inspires people to live authentic lives by sharing her own experiences of health, love and personal growth.

Valerie Rowekamp, Dallas, TX – This former professional cheerleader can be found blogging, (www.charmedvalerie.com), when she is not rooting for her young son! She is most happy connecting and sharing with other women and will put that to the test in her role as Dallas’ iVoice.

Sharon Rowley, Bedford Corners, NY – This mom of six young children – three biological, three adopted, thus the name of her blog (www.momof6.com) – will share her thoughts and advice on how she manages an active household (detailed planning!)
I am very proud to be listed among these other 14 women
and I hope that my iVoices reports will inspire, inform or just entertain you! 

 

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