Meet just a few…

Barb Richards, THE CW FORT WAYNE ( WISE-33)

Barb began her career in radio in 1984 with Majic 95.1 on the night shift. She then moved on to become the marketing direc tor and program direc tor for the For t Wayne Embassy Theatre. In June 2016, Barb was asked to run the television station, The CW, or WISE 33 She has helped to market and brand the station with its own local identity, featuring local content A well-k nown media personality, Barb has a passion for empowering women and encouraging them to succeed in whatever they set out to do “As a person work ing in media, I never take for granted our responsibility, ” she said “And as a woman, I believe it is so impor tant for us to never lose our voice in the media I would advise young women entering the industr y to not be afraid of criticism. You must also stand for something you believe in to prompt necessar y change.”

Amber Stone, 103.9 FM

Local radio personality Amber Stone believes in the impor tance of our community and mak ing an impac t She says hers is a lifestyle she is continually grateful for, feeling blessed with a platform to empower people “Being a strong voice and standing in my truth has led me on a beautiful experience of growth, ” she said “One cannot thrive in life without feeling whole inside.”

Amber finds it impor tant also to influence young women, encouraging them to figure out where their voice stands out She advises them to work hard, create, invest in self-care, journal, be passionate, and leave room for things to change. With future plans to continue growing her morning show, Amber strives to be the calming place where people can feel connec tion with their emotions. “I want to leave them with some food for thought, ” she shared “If I can help inspire someone for just a few moments out of their day, then I’m living in my purpose ”

Mary Newell, YOGA AND WELLNESS

A fitness enthusiast for decades, Mar y was drawn to the alignment and meditative state yoga created She is an ACSM cer tified exercise physiologist, is EnhanceFitness Cer tified and also holds a Brains and Balance O ver 60 Cer tification She believes in the calming power of yoga and how it can be beneficial to anyone, especially those interested in combining the body, mind and spirit She begins ever y single day with a private prac tice of her own, ranging anywhere from three minutes to one hour. Mar y teaches classes at Fusion Yoga and Indiana Tech and fitness and wellness classes for aging and in-home ser vices. “I tr y to make yoga accessible for ever yone, from elite college athletes to the elderly who have limited mobility, ” she said. “I love the idea of nourishing our body rather than training so hard to the point where we are not truly nur turing ourselves I find with yoga there is a connec ted awareness with the body, mind and spirit ” a

Tomi Cardin, REDEMPTION HOUSE

After years of work ing in jail and prison ministr y, Tomi wanted to continue to utilize her passion for helping women get back on their feet Through much prayer and time, she decided to run a women’s transition home to help women rediscover their value and in August 2016, Redemption House was opened Tomi’s compassion for women struggling with abuse, drug addic tion and criminal behavior helps her see the amazing potential and determination these women might not ever see in themselves due to their past life choices “Helping these women discover their own wor th and value is so rewarding and truly indescribable, ” she said. “ This job is ever ything and more of what I had imagined; it is my calling. We have helped hundreds of women and thousands of family members through our ser vice, and I feel we have really made a rippling impac t on our community I’d have to say the most rewarding par t of what we do is watching God work in healing a person’s brokenness ”