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Last updated on March 12th, 2024 at 03:24 pm

We Share Dream Stories and Advice

We want you to believe that you have the power to achieve your dreams. It is our sincerest wish—through the sharing of dream stories and advice—that you are inspired to pursue your big dreams.

Many dreamers begin their life purpose journey during times when the world seems to be kicking them in the gut. 8WD guest post contributors share dream stories once a week for a year, short series pieces (2-6 articles), or a one-time dream story. 8WD accepts all types of contributions.

We are Always Looking for Dream Stories

Would you like to share a big dream story with the world? Fill out the 8WomenDream Contact Form here if you would like to share one dream story or a dream story series.
Please read the 8WomenDream Guest Post Submission Guidelines outlined here BEFORE contacting 8WD.

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About the Contributors

Catherine Hughes is a writer, founder, and editor of 8WomenDream. She created the 8 Women Dream Project as a place for women to receive online encouragement to pursue their big dreams from other women worldwide. 

Heather Montgomery shares what she has learned about becoming a triathlete after age 40. She uses her Metabolic Training Certification to help women struggling to get healthy mid-life. 

Iman Woods is an American artist who specializes in photography. Through her unique and therapeutic process, which she’s spent over a decade perfecting, Iman helps women undo the damage from a negative self-image and unrealistic beauty industry expectations. 

Karen Alaniz is a published author, a former teacher, and a home renovation expert now that she’s remodeled an old farmhouse on her own. She strives to help women who are scared it may be too late to start over after a certain age, and she encourages empty-nest women to invent a new, prosperous, and full life.

Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, motivational speaker, published author, and TV personality passionate about helping women harness the power of their stories to connect, influence, and achieve the results they dream of accomplishing. 

Lisa Graham is an inspirational writer, life coach, motivational speaker, and globetrotter whose passion is helping others find happiness and meaning in their daily lives through community involvement. 

Natasha von Geldern is a seasoned travel writer from the UK, editor, and blogger passionate about making the pages of the atlas real by traveling the world. She contributes to Travel Wire Asia, Wild Junket Magazine, and Travelbite, to name a few. 

Sue Levy founded the South Africa Inspirational Women Initiative. She’s a motivational writer and media designer obsessed with everything inspirational with a hint of geek. She thrives on teaching South African women how to be brave and take a big chance in their lives to improve their current situation.

Andrea Teggart is a professor and mom and shares stories about how we can all live more positively by simply remembering to be thankful for what we already have.

Danelle Jacobs is an attorney who gets real on having an equestrian dream while having a career and children underfoot.

Dawnda Schaefer is an accountant by day who wonders if a woman can be a successful published horror writer.

Jayne Speich is a business consultant who contributes her thoughts on women’s relationship with money, how to live a sustainable life, and how to change how women use money in their lives.

Katie Eigel is a freelance writer who discusses her search for the perfect place to settle down to start a new life and career.

Kim Aikawa is a photographer who pushes herself to overcome her fear of flying to travel after her daughters have moved out independently.

Laurie Allen is a fitness instructor who ponders pushing the envelope of what is acceptable behavior for women that keeps women trapped in their self-limiting box.

Maria Vieages is a private chef who exposes the realities of being a female chef—the hardships and joys and what it is like to cook for the general public.

Rayne Wolfe, a former journalist and published author, delves into the world of memoir writing and published her first book on a rarely-discussed subject: toxic family relationships.

Remy Gervais is a business consultant and freelance photographer who relates what it’s like to be a female photographer and make or not make a living from taking photos.

Shellie Croft is a winery manager and enologist sharing her truth that the American Dream of owning a home and having a loving family is still alive and thriving.

Toni Schram is the wonderful mother of a developmentally disabled son who writes about what it’s like to write a screenplay and get it submitted in Hollywood.

Tracie Backman is an administrative assistant who shares her humorous world travel stories and how she finds bliss by traveling the world and taking scary risks.

Veronica Jacobsen works in the recovery field and shows what it’s like to search for a significant other after a “certain age.”

Wendy Brayton is a painter and painting instructor who creates canvases inspired by the beauty she finds while exploring the world. She shares her life as a plein air painter.

There are many more contributors to 8WomenDream from around the world. If you have submitted content for this website and want to be mentioned here, please contact us!

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**Disclaimer: Some links and images on the 8 Women Dream site are affiliate links, meaning a contributor (if they have an affiliate relationship with a company) could make a small commission from any sales. Often, affiliates present 8WD visitors with special offers at discounted rates. We appreciate your continued support of our quest to inspire women to take a chance on their big dreams or pursue a life purpose. Each contributor may feature images they have purchased. 8WomenDream makes no warranties about the affiliate content featured by contributors.

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  • BRAVE LIVING
  • WRITE WITH US


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About the 8WomenDream Tote Bag
US – 10oz Cotton
Dimensions (External Dimensions)
• Height – 18″ (45.72cm or 457.2mm)
• Width – 15″ (38.1cm or 381mm)
Handle Dimensions (Internal Dimensions)
• Length – 29″ (73.7cm or 736.6mm)

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WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS THE POWER TO ACHIEVE BIG DREAMS.
 
IT IS OUR SINCEREST WISH THROUGH THE SHARING OF PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO TRY TO ACHIEVE A BIG DREAM THAT WE WILL INSPIRE YOU GO AFTER A BIG DREAM TOO.
 
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