“You will never stop me from shining!”   Meet Terri! I’m 40 years old, originally from Naples, Florida and I own my own drywall business.   Terri, how did you come to understand your inner beauty? When I was a little girl, I started doing pageants. All of my friends had signed up and I…

“Embracing the parts of my story that could have destroyed my faith has instead has made it stronger. Are there are things I’d like to have happened differently? Of course! But by walking through the valleys, I’ve discovered a faith that has saved me from despair.”   Tell us about yourself, Jessica! I’m a 53-year-old…

“A smile is the quickest way to improve your appearance. If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.”   Tell us about yourself, Christiana! My name is Christiana Good. I am 45 years old and a Louisiana southern girl, born and raised as the oldest of seven siblings. After 28 years, I…

“This life experience had me looking deep within myself. I realized that I have that inner beauty – I’ve always had it. “ Tell us about yourself, Alisa! My name is Alisa Crowe Rankin and I’m soon-to-be 65 years old. My new and improved life began at the age of 52 when my husband of…

“The bruises have healed, but the war within my mind is daily. I refuse to ever allow it to beat me. Every morning when I look into the mirror, I tell myself, “YOU have a kind heart, YOU are beautiful, YOU are strong!””     Tell us about yourself, Jennifer! I was born and raised…

“It wasn’t until I realized I was chasing an illusive, ever moving target that the truth was revealed to me. My true beauty – true authenticity, true wholeness – could only ever be found within.”   Tell us about yourself, Jillian! My name is Jillian-Ashley. I am a 38-year-old mother of 4 incredibly handsome boys,…

“I believe beauty is magic; if you seek, you will find magic.” Tell us about yourself, Fran!   I’m currently retired from the work world and enjoying every minute! I have worked in the health care industry as well as several years in Real Estate. I find myself busy helping others with tasks too demanding…

“I hope women will understand that they can be strong, independent, powerful, and still be beautiful.”     Tell us about yourself, Cissy! I’m a retired truck driver, a mother of 4, and a grandmother of 8. I love outdoor activities with my family and friends. I am a born again believer through Jesus Christ,…

“True beauty is what God has given you, so love yourself. You are beautiful not just in my eyes, but in God’s.”   Tell us about yourself, Irene! A small-town country girl is what I like to call myself. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, MS, the middle child and only girl in my…

“God placed strong women in my life who taught me that good deeds, a pure heart, and kind words enhance natural beauty.”   Who is Angela? I am a daughter, granddaughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Professionally, I am an elementary principal, mentor, lifelong learner, and servant leader.   How did you come to understand…