Meet the Writers Contributors of Inspired Lives
Inspired Lives Writer: Tara Young
I absolutely love living in Southern California my family, with the near-perfect weather and endless entertainment. Always exploring, we find new journeys to take, whether local or abroad, including going to Disneyland regularly as annual pass holders. I currently am self-employed with our family construction business, but still enjoy part-time work as a makeup artist, […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Lorna Olson
Lorna is a mother of 8 children, three by birth, two in heaven, one by marriage, and two adopted but ALL from the grace of God! She and her husband Erik have been married 21 years and counting. She runs her own insurance agency and is blessed to be a child of God. Every […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Leslie Ann Akin
Leslie Ann Akin’s path led to her becoming a dynamic and humorous speaker and author. She worked as a professional clown for 16 years, performed twice at the White House and toured with a circus. She was a jazz deejay in San Francisco for 12 years and found herself designing CD art for deejay musicians. […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Joyce Armstrong Daniels
A baby boomer and life educated mother, grandmother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and widow. She has worked in public service her entire life. She loves her family very much. Lives in the mountains prefer four seasons but also loves high desert. She respects nature and it’s abundance. Advocates for climate change actions and stands up […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Jan Bear
Jan Bear is curious about the relationship between the world of appearances and the world of meaning. In fact, she’s writing a novel to explore these ideas, in which much of the action happens in the world of dreams. An Orthodox Christian since 1990, she also helps people write their own books as well as […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Denise Muir-Smith
Hi, my name is Denise Muir-Smith. I was born and raised in Umpqua Oregon. Attended Sutherlin High School played Volleyball, Basketball, and Track. I did get Volleyball scholarships that lead me to a Bachelors in Health and Fitness Management. Coaching volleyball and traveled to Fiji and Hong Kong with Teams. I’ve worked many diverse jobs […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Virginia Johnson Wright
As an entrepreneur, Virginia helps professionals cut through the daily noise on their social channels to bring their individualized messages to life. She deeply understands that relationships are markets and vice versa. Her formal education includes a Master of Science in Conflict and Dispute Resolution. Her feet are always touching the ground. In her downtime, […]
Inspired Lives Writer: MaXxine Drorbaugh
Hi, my name is MaXxine Drorbaugh. I am a mother, a daughter, a wife and a curious photographer that gets to capture God’s love through photography. I am mending and healing even though I still fight anxiety and depression, I try to make May 8 a day of celebration. Being a suicide survivor I have […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Todd Butcher
Todd Butcher is a loving father of three grown daughters with two grandsons, and a granddaughter. He is currently a certified wealth specialist, with a focus on helping families with their retirement goals. Todd is a childhood cancer survivor and an amputee who is involved with peer support amputee groups.
Inspired Lives Writer: Tina Lorenz
Hi, I’m Tina Lorenz, 45 years old. I’m a real estate agent and certified dog trainer. I’ve been happily married to my husband for 28 years. I’m the mother of two, a daughter, 27 and a son, 21. I love spending time with my family, friends and dogs. I have two Boxers, Laila, 9 and […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Sandy Bohn
Look at me, I’m Sandra Dee …” Wait, that’s me! I was actually named after the actress who played Gidget in the 60’s and who they sang about in the movie Grease, and the name has certainly suited me. I have a loving husband and an amazing daughter, and along the way, I managed to […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Robert Joseph Pierson
Robert Joseph Pierson, (Joey) born 1973, Central California, Raised in Yuma Arizona with siblings. I got into trouble during my adolescence. I dropped out of school, ran away, joined the Army. Once my mother remarried a man who adopted me. He was a very loving, no-nonsense disciplinarian, I thank God for him. The love and […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Michelle Price
I’m an Executive-Level Professional, Network Marketer and Strength Athlete, who’s also a fun-loving, adventurous character. I enjoy #LiftingUpOthers, both figuratively and literally! Not kidding … Look up the hashtag and see for yourself. This journey isn’t always an easy one, so I strive to make a difference when I can, and I desire to be […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Michele Duncan King
My philosophy is rooted in the belief that joy and deeper meaning are available to us when we have harmony between our thoughts and creativity. In addition to offering women’s support groups, workshops and retreats, I have a bodywork practice on the northern Oregon coast. I am studying to become a Celebrant offering ceremonies across […]
Inspired Lives Writer: LeAnna McIntyre
LeAnna McIntyre is the Youth and Worship Director at The Bridge Open Bible Church in Eugene, OR where she has been in ministry leadership with her husband for the past 14 years. She and her husband Scott have been married for 24 years and live in Springfield, OR. She is a homeschool mom of 16 […]
Inspired Lives Writers: Joshua and Alisha Lindsey
Joshua & Alisha Lindsey live in Eugene, OR and have been married for 17 years with two children ages 9 and 5. After busy careers in the military, real estate, home lending, and the senior housing industry, they began to realize that the most important thing in life was time, family, and living more abundantly […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Beth Counts
I am a self-employed mother of 3 and a wife to one. Outside of my business, I spend most of my energy that left using my creative gifts to make and repurpose trash to treasures. I enjoy time with my family and intimate time with the Lord. My heart is fully engaged when it comes […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Heidi Williams
Heidi Herman Williams is a passionate, caring, spontaneous, energetic individual that encounters everything she does, says, and thinks with vigor. Heidi has been known to participate and involve herself in things she believes would make another person’s life better, but will try it out on herself first before she suggests it to someone else. Heidi’s […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Fran McCully
Fran McCully is the founder of Fran McCully Bookkeeping and Consulting (FranMccully.com) and HVAC Remote Consulting. She offers: QuickBooks Consulting and sales, training in QuickBooks (both how to use as an owner and as an office assistant), outsourced Chief Financial Officer duties, and accounting and business coaching to solopreneurs, in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and throughout […]
Inspired Lives Writer: Angela Beck
Born and raised in Seattle, WA, its no wonder why she loves water so much. Whether it be a lake, river or the vast ocean, this is where she is in her “zen’. Angela has been a caregiver since 2012 in many capacities; from assisted living to helping individuals in their homes, and now her […]