| Dear Friends,
I’m excited to announce the first Gutsy Gals Inspire Me newsletter give away! Each month we aim to give away something special to you from one of our showcased Gutsy Gals. So now, just for reading our newsletter, you could win something from Britain or maybe Sri Lanka ... how about Mongolia? And of course the U.S. of A.
Just read the stories below and enter to win where noted. This month’s prize is valued at ₤187 ($300). Good luck and have fun!
We here at Gutsy Gals Inspire Me salute the Gutsy (courageous) women of Iran who want to be heard.
gutsy gal (inspire me) |ˈgətsē gal|
noun
1 of, relating to, or derived from 'lionhearted lady.'
2 denoting one female who ignores barriers and setbacks.
3 characterized by a strong belief in self and ability to drive her destiny.
4 indicating one who embraces imperfections and learns from mistakes.
• also see: ‘spirited' adj., ‘go-getter’ n., and ‘fabulous’ adj.
[ORIGIN: History’s finest females who continue to inspire the Gutsy Gal in each of us.]
For those not able to pick up our article on Linda Spann and her inspiring, unorthodox path to business success in the Pacific Coast Business Times, click here.
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Fondly,   
Linking Up the Ladies
Entrepreneurs exchanging ideas.
Think you’re a savvy networker? You haven’t met Iceland's Runa Magnusdottir.
As the founder and creator of Connected-Women.com, Runa is determined to bring together the business women of the world. "A large group of women entrepreneurs are telling themselves that they are no 'computer gurus' and allow themselves to stop there," Runa said. Connected-Women.com is a user-friendly, virtual conference room where ideas can be hatched, issues discussed, and advice swapped. Gutsy Gals unite!
This Friday, June 26th, Connected-Women.com is launching a teleseminar series called, Women Supporting Women-Turning Crisis Into Opportunity. The seminar will address the economic downturn and provide tips and tools from spiritual and business leaders including, Marci Shimoff and Lisa Nichols of The Secret book and movie series. To take part, visit www.connected-women.com.
Cancer Crusader  She Chose Door # 2For some, terminal Cancer sounds like a death sentence. For others, like Beverlye Hyman-Fead, it’s a call to action.
Beverlye was an accomplished artist when she was diagnosed with Cancer and given eight weeks or less to live. Instead of accepting her “fate,” Beverlye got gutsy and “chose door #2”; a risky but promising treatment that was less invasive than surgery and chemo. Seven years later, Beverlye is still with us and doing great.
A simple question posed from her then 8 year old granddaughter, Tessa Mae, inspired Beverlye and Tessa to write Nana, What's Cancer?—a book that aims to explain Cancer to children in a non-threatening way. Nana, What’s Cancer?, published by the American Cancer Society, can be pre-ordered now by clicking here. Beverlye's first book, I Can Do This: Living with Cancer, Tracing a Year of Hope can be ordered here.
While she’s faced setbacks with her health, Beverlye offers this piece of advice: “Have patience. Believe in your work and don’t give up!”
Visit Beverlye Hyman-Fead’s website to learn more about her books, artwork, and journey to recovery.
For the Love of Sheep! Fashion. Izzy’s Way.
Britain’s own Isobel Davies, founder of Izzy Lane Ethical Fashion, has an eye for quality and the heart of a humanitarian.
This gutsy gal went from being a singer/songwriter to successful pioneer of a new breed of fashion, ethical fashion. The garments that Isobel produces are 100% humane and cruelty free.
Isobel’s soft spot is for sheep. The animals are rescued and allowed to live out their natural lives in peace. As a result, their wool is soft, and of the highest caliber. Determined to preserve the art of knitting and weaving in her country, Isobel also employs skilled workers and centuries old mills to complete her garments. No factories or off-shore production. These clothes are simply exquisite.
Did Isobel need an extensive education in manufacturing to get her idea off the ground? No. She relied on her ambition and conviction to make Izzy Lane Fashion a reality.
"We can each change the world and help to mold its future into a better place for every living creature, we just have to believe it's possible, because it is. Each woman has the power to make a big difference in her lifetime to the thing that she cares most about." – Isobel Davies 
This month, one lucky Gutsy Gal will receive a Wensleydale Cap Sleeve Cardigan, donated in kind by Isobel herself. To win, be the first to successfully subscribe ten of your friends to the Gutsy Gals Inspire Me sisterhood (i.e., email list). Do so by either sharing the following link, http://www.eepurl.com/bJ6Y, or forward this email using the forward feature up top and instruct your friend to click the 'Sign Up' button on the newsletter. The winner will be announced in next month’s newsletter. Thanks Isobel!
Visit Izzy Lane ethical fashion here.
The Ultimate Road Trip
America’s first fearless female to cross the country by car.
At only 22 years old, Alice Ramsey bravely accomplished what none before her had dared. Exactly 100 years ago this June, Alice and her three girlfriends set out in a 1909 Maxwell DA and drove from New York to San Francisco. With no men to guide or protect them, the poncho-clad women challenged the status quo and placed another brick in the Suffrage movement that would eventually lead to equal rights for us all.
This month, Emily Anderson and her father are honoring Alice and her achievement by re-creating Alice’s famous cross country drive. Visit http://aliceramsey.org/the-route to follow Emily as she travels across the U.S. in a restored Maxwell DA. And if she blazes through your town, come out to cheer her (and the memory of Alice) on!
Think Alice is great? Check out the very 1st person to ever take a road trip. 1888 was the year and Berta Benz was the driver. Click here for more.
Next Month You've heard of Paul Revere. But do you know the female Paul Revere? Happy 4th of July to all our U.S. readers. |
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