As Founder and Publisher of aspire… Magazine, I am proud to introduce you to our 2008 Love, Light & Laughter Passionate Partners. These inspiring, passionate women share my passion, vision and belief that women working together are a powerful force. Each of the following women you will meet is beautiful, powerful, soulful and inspirational with a gift to share with the world. Be sure to visit each of their links to learn more about their gifts to the universe and the women around them. Meet them in April!

Love, Light & Laughter,
Linda Joy

Lorna Brunelle
For years the letter R was pissed at Lorna Brunelle. Born Lorna Sleeper her childhood roots are planted in communities just outside of Boston. As a young adult she referred to herself as Lorna SleepAH blatantly abusing the proper pronunciation of the vulnerable letter R. She paHKed her KAHHH at HaHVaHD yaHHHD dreaming of a day when her speaking voice would sound as lovely as her singing voice. In 1993 Lorna graduated from The Boston Conservatory completely reformed of her tell tale Boston regionalism. Now as the poster child for perfect speech, voice and diction, she teaches voice and public speaking to professionals all over New England. From workshop facilitators, to Miss America contestants, to moms selling Tupperware -Lorna is sure to improve every public speakers delivery.
www.burtwoodschool.com

"I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it."

                     — Shug

Rachel Dunham
Dunham Design
Co-Founder & Art Director, Aspire… Media, Inc.
Rachel Dunham is the owner of Dunham Design and Art Director and co-founder of aspire… Magazine.  Rachel’s passion for creativity can be seen throughout the pages of aspire.... along with various marketing materials designed throughout the community. 

"There are many things in life that will capture your eye, but very few willcapture your heart. These are the ones to pursue. These are the ones worth keeping." 

                                      — Author Unknown

Amy Edwards

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

                   — Mahatma Ghandi

Karen Paolino
Heaven on Earth
Certified Angel Practitioner
Karen Paolino experienced a spiritual awakening during her journey with cancer and once again after the death of her sister. These life challenges gifted her with her mission and life's purpose. She is a messenger and teacher for the angelic realm. She passionately lives her life's purpose helping others remember the magnificence of who they are. She delivers inspiration from her heart and the angels to empower others to create and live a life better than they could ever imagine.
www.createheaven.com

Rain Phillips
The Larches Inn
It is my intention to establish a collaborative to benefit all women both spiritually and intellectually. To be mentored, coached and inspired by one another to use their gifts and talents.

I believe in the relationship between my well being and the well being of the planet. I am committed to a life of mindfulness that regards all living things as holy and worthy of our love. My lovechild, " The Larches Inn" has established itself as the perfect place to manifest my vision.
thelarchesinn.com

"I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people".

             — Maya Angelou

Nina Roe
AngelsTeach
Rev. Nina Roe founded AngelsTeach.com in April 2007 with a mission to help women (and a few men!) connect more deeply with their Angels. She has trained with renowned Angel Therapist, Doreen Virtue, Ph. D, to expand her intuitive abilities and is a Medium and certified Angel Therapy Practitioner®. In addition to teaching, writing and Angelic Life Coaching, Nina has a private practice as a certified Indigo Family Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner. She completed a two-year program in homeopathy at New England School of Homeopathy, an Herbal Apprenticeship with Michael Ford of Apollo Herbs, and has trained in several other holistic healing modalities. She was also ordained in 2006 by James Twyman as a Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking. All this happened following a career of 15 years in software development in a large financial corporation, finishing as a VP of Systems Development. Contact: nina@angelsteach.com or cell 508-208-1702
www.angelsteach.com

“Go out into the world and preach the gospel and when necessary, use words.”

    — St. Francis of Assisi addressing his disciples

Tara Sage Steeves
Dream Realization Coach, Author
Founder & President of Create Your Life! & The Dream Party™
What life dreams and goals do you carry in your heart?  Tara Sage Steeves, founder of Create Your Life!, believes that dreams are the voice of our soul, and listening is our gift to the world.

Create Your Life! is devoted to helping people identify, nurture, and manifest their dreams – and we do this with creative vigor!  Our 3rd annual Dream Party™ (coming up on October 3, 2008) is the ultimate Law of Attraction event, offering a rare and whimsical opportunity to connect with and playfully embody dreams for the future while identifying action steps to success.  In addition to offering one-to-one coaching, Tara facilitates retreats and workshops, to include a 5-week Dream Circle. The Dream Circle brings people together to support, honor and celebrate the wisdom and longing of their souls.  Author of Are You Pregnant With a Dream? Birthing a Dream: Conception to Age 5, Tara knows the beauty of dreaming and is deeply devoted to making the dream realization process accessible to all those who wish to access it. 
www.createyourlifeinc.com

“If what’s in your dreams wasn’t already real inside you, you couldn’t even dream it.”

            — Gloria Steinem

Wendy Stevens
GardenPlum.com
Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner & Reiki Master
Based in Weare, New Hampshire, Wendy practices a natural lifestyle and offers a gentle approach to personal development. She practices 'The Mirror', holding up the mirror so that each person can see their reflection. Wendy's training is in the teachings of Colin C. Tipping, Matthew Wood, Dr. Greg Baer, Rosemary Gladstar, Louise Hay, Carolyn Kelley and many others. Wendy helps people to recognize how the Universe is loving them through their life experiences. Herbs, flower essences and other complimentary modalities are used to assist during this powerful personal development choice.
www.gardenplum.com

“Why shouldn't we eat milk and eggs, we are milk and eggs!!!”

          — Susun Weed