Meet Our Bloggers

Dawn Taylor, as Executive Director of American Institute of Architects Kansas City, is responsible for organizational management and governance, sponsorship revenue, and community and industry outreach.  Before joining AIA Kansas City, Dawn spent 17 years in membership and development positions at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.  In 2013, she and her business partner launched Red Dirt, a social impact company that works with local and national art...

Blogger Cathy Howard has written two award winning stories for American Mothers Inc. and has been published in two CHICKEN SOUP books and two CUP OF COMFORT book series.  She teaches high school English at Grand Island Central Catholic High School in Grand Island, Nebraska, where her husband of 29 years also teaches.  They have two sons, Kenny and Tommy, and two cats.  You can find Cathy’s blog at previvors-foursisters.blogspot.com)

Amanda Larimer is Oregon's 2012 Young Mother of the Year.  She is married to the dashing Craig Larimer, and they have five incredible children ranging in age from seven to fifteen.  Amanda has a degree in English and spent six months studying in London.

Humble, authentic and funny are words frequently used to describe Kimberly Wright as a woman and a speaker. Drawing from personal tragedies and experiences from poor choices, Kimberly shares stories about her life to illustrate God’s remarkable mercy and grace. She is passionate about empowering and encouraging women to find their true value.

Hi, I'm Whitney! I believe in living authentically, loving whole-heartedly, and am constantly inspired by ideas, connections, and the possibility of what could be. When I'm not with my three precious children, I help women live a well-designed life.

Connie Sokol is a mother of seven, a national and local presenter, and award-nominated author. She is a monthly TV contributor on KSL’s “Studio 5” and a regular blogger for KSL's "Motherhood Matters." She is a former TV and radio host for Bonneville Communications, and columnist for Deseret News and Utah Valley Magazine. Mrs.

My name is Aleisha, but my hilarious and adorable six-year-old occasionally calls me “Mama Leisha.”  I am a mother.  I am a wife.  I am a blogger.  I am a lipstick wearer, a shoe lover, and a Diet Coke drinker!  I am an avid reader.  I am a fan of chocolate chip cookies.  I am an advocate of motherhood; a believer in strengthening and supporting women.  I am a poet.  I am a tender-heart.  I am a writer. My blog, “She Calls Me Mama Leisha,” began ...