Momivate Honors These Women who Help Moms S.M.I.L.E.
*** S is for SUPPORT *** M is for Music *** I is for Inspiration *** L is for Laughter *** E is for Education ***
Support Award to JUlie Lee
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Julie Lee's personal experiences with human connection changed the trajectory of her life, ignited the passion behind her I See You mission, and made her into a powerful advocate of connected leadership. Through research and stories that are both vulnerable and inspiring, Julie delivers the wholehearted message that connection has the ability to up-level -even transform- culture; a relevant message that is right on time.
Julie Lee is the author of I See You; How Compassion and Connection Save Lives and the children’s book, Broccolipunzle; A Girl with Extraordinary Hair. With over 100 episodes on her podcast I See You, she empowers thousands of listeners to succeed in relationships by embracing human connection. |
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Music Award to Debra Bonner
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Debra Bonner--Vocal and Life Coach Extraordinaire, Professional Soloist, Youth teacher, Director of Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir and Owner of Unity Gospel Choirs, Executive Director for non profit organization, Transforming Flint. Married to Harry Bonner for 40 years, Mother of 8 children, grandmother of 11. Lives in Provo, Utah. Debra is a testament to the positive power that singing can have, and how a life can change with positive mentor-ship and a little financial support. Her dream is to transform lives to give people hope, joy and self-esteem by helping them find their authentic voice while singing songs of inspiration.
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The Bonners were able to attend our event and receive the award in person!
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Inspiration Award to Elizabeth Smart
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Elizabeth Smart was abducted on June 5, 2002 at age 14 and endured daily sexual assault, starvation, and abuse for 9 grueling months. Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth back to her family on March 12, 2003. She triumphantly testified before her captor and the world about the very private nightmare she suffered. She went on to found the Elizabeth Smart Foundation in 2011. Since its inception, the foundation has actively joined the fight against sexual violence. Through educational programs such as the Smart Talks podcast and Smart Defense, the Elizabeth Smart Foundation provides services to promote education, recovery, and advocacy. She is now a college graduate, wife, and mother of three.
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Laughter Award to Jane Williamson
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On Instagram, @jane is a "momedian" extraordinaire! Jane Williamson takes a lighthearted approach to discussing influencer stereotypes. She said that most influencers show the glamorized moments in their lives and after she caught herself doing many of the same things, she decided to create comedic spoofs of how not only influencers portray themselves, but about many of the stereotypes of modern day motherhood. With over 300,000 followers on Instagram and 800,000 subscribers on YouTube, Jane is helping moms laugh and Momivate honors her for that! She is the mother of two young ones and wife of Chris, who is a good sport about being in her vlogs.
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Education Award to Jenny Phillips
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When Jenny’s children began going to school, she began homeschooling in an effort to provide a faith-based, high-academic education focused on building noble character. Not wholly satisfied with any curriculum she could find and deeply concerned about the loss of good literature in our world, she founded The Good and the Beautiful. She wrote the first language arts editions without any intention of selling them or creating a company; they were for her family’s use. Now, hundreds of thousands of families use the curriculum and have found the joy and power that these courses offered. The subjects offered have expanded to include math, science, history, handwriting, electives, reading books, and more! Jenny lives in Utah with her husband and five children. In addition to music, motherhood, and good literature, Jenny loves family history, gardening, traveling, and exercising.
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