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Linda is the editor in chief of Family Circle magazine. With kids of her own, she always brings a down-to-earth perspective on the issues we discuss on The Early Show segments, "In the Family Circle." I've loved writing for the magazine over the past several years and really appreciate Linda's enthusiasm about my input as a mom.

Read below to see who inspires Linda.


One of the great things about my job is that I get to speak with 20 million women every month about what is most important to me — my family. As much as I try to inspire them with ways to make their family's life fuller and to help them raise their teens and tweens in a fit and healthy way, I'm continually overwhelmed by what they do to inspire me.

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Sabrina Weill edited my book "Notre Dame Inspirations," and has continued to be a friend and advisor. She had a lot of input on this blog, and runs her own business, Weill Media, while raising two young kids. She launched Project: AngelMom, where moms help other mothers in need. Typical of Sabrina, it's an awesome idea.

Here she talks more about the inspiring project that is so important to her and how you can get involved.



I was a magazine editor for 14 years (I was formerly Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen) and often worked on stories about families in dire circumstances.

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Michele Blackwood has been on The Early Show a lot recently, trying to help our audience sort out all the research available about breast cancer. There is so much information that can be confusing at times and Michele has an incredible way of sorting it all out in a very straightforward and caring manner.

I really admire her work in a field that affects so many women! Find out wht inspires her.

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My goal in life is to help women take control of their health by offering them sound medical advice mixed with old-fashioned common sense, through my Web site Cathedral Healthcare System.

I counsel women daily about their medical conditions, how they can help themselves, when to ask others for help and to make sure they take care of themselves. I hope by sharing my medical knowledge and my experience as a mother, wife, daughter and patient, I can inspire others to care for themselves, their families and their friends.

One in 10 children in this country is born with a birthmark and, as you may know, I have a prominent port-wine stain under my left eye that I cover with makeup. I know what it's like to grow up with people staring at your face and making insensitive comments.

This can also be really painful for any mother whose child suffers from the same treatment. Donna Ducker took charge when her son Evan wanted to write a book to help other kids understand his birthmark. Donna spent her life savings and devoted all of her time to making his dream come true.

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I've known Rhonda for 20 years, ever since she was my make-up artist at CNN. She has her own makeup line of great, healthy products for your skin, with no chemicals -- great for these hot summer months, which can wreak havoc on your skin. Rhonda's her own best advertisement, because she's a grandmother in her 50s, who looks like she's about 35!

I asked Rhonda to share what inspires her.

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Living life to the best of my ability is very important to me. My core beliefs are that my abilities are limitless, my intentions are honorable, that I love to help inspire myself and others, and that sustaining a cheerful attitude about life and the universe provides the most wonderful backdrop for a gorgeous life.

I am very grateful for my own tried and true knowledge of mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing that I have acquired on my own and through the wisdom, friendship, love and support from many others who also teach, help and inspire me. Helping other women realize their own authentic desires and goals, through my Web site, gives me even more enthusiasm for life. — Rhonda Barrymore

Sara Dimmick is my trainer and to whom I'll be forever grateful for whipping me into shape after having three kids. I begin every workout with these words, "Oh, Sara, I'm so tired today, please take it easy on me," then she proceeds to kick my butt. At least she's nice about it! I like her workout philosophy. Check out her Web site and read below to see what's important in her life.

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I believe in a strong connection between mind, body and spirit. Exercise and movement are not just for making the outside look better, but also for feeling good, thinking clearly and having a sense of purpose.

I believe exercise should be fun and everyone can find some physical activity that they enjoy whether it is with a group, by themselves, inside a gym or outdoors. My job is rewarding when my clients see progress, accomplish their goals and, best of all, have a good time doing it! — Sara Dimmick

My friend Kim dreamed of establishing a Web site with advice for moms on the go. I'm so proud of her, because she did it and she's done a great job with it. If you travel for business or work, you'll definitely want to check out her tips.


As an inspiration to many, I asked Kim to share what's important to her.

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It is important to me to enjoy my family, take care of myself and help others. I believe I can do all three via travelingmom, an online magazine that I launched with the intention of making life's trips easier for moms who travel. Travelingmom's stories feature inspiring moms who travel for a variety of reasons: to volunteer, to reunite with friends, to pursue passions (sports, cooking, academics), to adopt, to bolster careers, and of course, to spend time with their families. My hope is that one traveling mom's story will inspire another mom to start planning her own. — Kim Orlando

Tori is a constant source of inspiration to me! We have worked together for several years on our Williams-Sonoma Five-Minute Cooking School segments. She has taught me so many little tricks about my favorite hobby: cooking! And Tori constantly has a positive attitude and smile on her face. We have a great time together and are always cracking each other up!

I asked Tori to share with you what's important to her.



What's important to me is to make time for the people I love, and the way I do that most often is to cook for them using recipes from my Web site Tuesday Recipe.

So whether it's my family, my friends or the various organizations I volunteer for, I try to bring food to the table — literally. (I even deliver food to the needy of San Francisco through an organization called Food Runners.) All the world shares the joy of home-cooked food and to be a part of keeping this tradition alive has kept me inspired all my life.

You'd be hard pressed to find a mother stronger than Liz Scott. Her daughter Alex passed away a couple of years ago of cancer, but not before establishing this incredible legacy for raising money for pediatric research through lemonade stands. Liz has continued on tirelessly with her daughter's work and the book the family published "Alex’s Lemonade Stand" is one of my favorites. I read it to my kids all the time.

I asked Liz to share what inspires her.

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My daughter Alex's lifelong battle with cancer taught me so much about appreciating what I have and making the most of any situation. I lost my daughter to cancer when she was just 8 years old but the life she lived taught me how to live a great life, no matter what the circumstances!

I am so proud to carry on her legacy of "making lemonade from lemons" through the amazing foundation she started in our front yard.

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