It seems fitting to be making this post on Mother’s Day. Happy mother’s day to you mama’s out there! When I say women who inspire I\m not just talking about the usual suspects that come in the form of our mother’s, grandmother’s, sisters, friends. It has occurred to me that I have had the chance to meet women who really make me step back and go “Wow, she is really passionate about what she does” Some of these women I have known for a long time, some I have only met a few times, and some I only communicate with on social media if we are involved in a specific group together. You can either know them very well, or be inspired by what you see when you take a step back. I’m going to list a few and some on the list may seem strange, but being in their presence or even just talking to them has been inspiring at some point.

My Hairdresser- This may seem pretty lame to some and a tiny bit shallow. I have known my hairdresser since I was 4 years old. I look forward to seeing her every time I go in not just because my hair looks amazing when I leave, but because of the conversations I have with her when I’m there. In a world of social media it’s sooo nice to have a good conversation face to face with someone. She has 3 children that are now grown up, but she is always sharing her experiences with me and reminding me that a bad day doesn’t last forever. Whenever I leave her I feel refreshed, hopeful, and energized. Most of all I feel thankful to have her in my life. No matter the circumstance we are introduced to amazing women all the time.

My Essential Oil Guru- Now I haven’t known this woman for very long. I met her at an essential oil party about 3 months ago. She is not only an essential oil enthusiast but a full time kindergarten teacher and a busy mother of three. Her family is what inspired her to start using essential oils due to the fact that they are more natural and better for your overall health. I was captivated by her when she was talking because of her passion, humor, and love of teaching others about essential oils. She is a wealth of knowledge and passion and that is something I really appreciate. Passion is infectious, and there is nothing more beautiful then seeing someone talk about something they love. She has taught me a lot and I appreciate our newfound relationship because of essential oils and for sharing all the knowledge she has to give.

My Massage Therapist- I know I am lucky to be able to have a massage therapist. It’s not something everyone has the luxury of doing. I was fortunate enough to be referred to her by a friend who was going to her for prenatal massage. I was having quite a few aches and pains in my pregnancy and wanted to nip that in the bud if I could. I started going to her every 3 weeks and the rest is history. She allowed me to feel top notch during my pregnancy which isn’t always easy for women. She knows so much about the body especially during pregnancy which made me feel as though I was in very good hands (literally). I still go to her five months after and she has allowed me to transition easily from pregnant mama, to feeling like myself again mama.

Yoga teacher/photographer- This is a women that wears many many hats. She is a yoga teacher, a photographer, a doula, and she specializes in prenatal and post natal care. She is I guess what you would call the typical yoga teacher. She’s very spiritual, likes organic, very chill person. It’s no secret from the people that know me, that I can be a bit high strung. Nothing makes me happier than when I have people in my life that are the exact OPPOSITE of me. I appreciate that they have the qualities that I find so hard to master in myself. Maybe I will never be that type of person and that’s okay. She has not only shown me the awesomeness of yoga, but she was also the photographer for our wedding and newborn photos after our daughter was born. She has seen me go through many phases in my life and I see her as an inspiring golden hearted women who I am lucky to call a friend.

In turn, this list may seem strange to some, but it just goes to show that there are women everywhere that can influence us and make our days a little brighter just by being themselves. All you have to do is look around. How lucky am I that I was introduced to so many inspiring women who have brought nothing but positive energy and happiness into my life 🙂 We can’t possibly have every single amazing quality the world has to offer, people aren’t made to be perfect. It’s refreshing to allow people in our lives that bring qualities and ideas to the table that we might have not even thought of. I hope this encourages you to look around and all the amazing women in your life.xo Happy mother’s day.