Meet Ashro Woman: Mignon from Hampton, GA “Life is precious…take nothing for granted.” A woman of deep purpose and faith, Mignon is embracing retirement not as a slowing down—but as a stepping into her calling. As a pastor and writer, she’s using this season of life to pour into her community—and her creative gifts too. Her latest endeavor? Launching her original Christmas play, The Reason Being Presented, a heartfelt reflection of her faith and storytelling.
Ashro Woman Spotlights
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Evelyn from California. This retired mother and grandmother has some heartfelt advice for us all.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Michell from Virginia. Michell is a woman of committed faith.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Trena from Columbus, OH. Trena is a mother, grandmother and nurse with a love for God.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Stephanie from Sun Prairie WI Stephanie is a mother, a regional manager in the healthcare industry, and a licensed minister who serves her community through a lifestyle of volunteerism.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Loretta from Philadelphia, PA Loretta’s life has an unmistakable boldness about it…from the colors she wears, “I love bold colors that represent my boldness in life,” to her best advice, “Live your life in honesty and truth.”
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Felicia from Roseville, MI “It’s the small things that are big to me.” Felicia is a retired teacher, a baker, and the youngest of 14 siblings!
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Dr. Deneese from San Antonio, TX This notable woman is a retired university professor, a wife of 50 years, a mother and grandmother—and an author! What stands out most about Dr. Deneese, however, is the way she has built a beautiful, generous life, piece by piece.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Shirley from Lorain, OH If you love hats, you'll love Shirley! She is a milliner with a degree in fashion—and a deep confidence in her work.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Rev. Dr. A’Kena, EdS from Emporia, KS Wife, college professor, minister, and style standout, A’Kena has a total of 5 closets (mostly filled with classic clothes)! “I love that I can wear items that are 30 years old….no one knows because the pieces are so classic.”
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Shanta from Lithonia, GA Shanta is a mother, grandmother and community powerhouse! As Founding Director of The Center for Truth and Healing, member of the Atlanta Black Chambers’ Global Opportunities Committee, and countless other associations, Shanta finds immense joy in making a positive impact.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Felisha from Conyers, GA Doesn’t First Lady Felisha look gorgeous in brilliant blue!?! This stunning mother and grandmother is a woman of faith through and through. “My faith in Jesus affects everything in my life.” She serves the elderly and disabled daily through her work with affordable housing, supports her husband in pastoring their church (they recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary there), and nurtures her family with unconditional love—and kale greens.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Catherine. from South Chicago Heights, IL Catherine is, no doubt, an expert at a lot of things. Here are just a few: 1. Making lemon pies. 2. Dressing up. 3. Inspiring others! As a mother, grandmother, retired teacher, and ordained minister, she’s had lots of practice encouraging others to be all that God made them to be. In fact, she has personally lived out this philosophy.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Audrey S. from Cuba, AL Audrey is a mother, grandmother, retired math teacher AND retired United States Army Sergeant First Class—Thank you for your service, Audrey! Her best advice inspires us to great things while freeing us from perfection. “Do the best you can, whenever you can, with whatever God has blessed you with.” Yassss! No room for excuses…or for being anything less than what we are called to be!
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Renee S. from Huntsville, Alabama. What makes Renee happy? Besides putting God first, it’s seeing other people excited about their lives. Alright Ladies, isn’t that a rare and beautiful thing? With this kind of big-hearted outward focus, Renee is, no doubt, a bright spot in the lives of many. She loves being a mother and grandmother—so she can be there to listen to her kids and grandkids when they need her.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Barbara from St. Louis, MO This remarkable woman has raised a family, started and successfully run her own company, performed the national anthem at Busch stadium, chaired blood drives, put on major fashion shows, acted as secretary for a 3,000+ Women’s Club—and much much more.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Reverend Dr. Ellen from North Baldwin, NY This determined woman of faith is a retired nurse practitioner, a First Lady AND Assistant Pastor to her husband. Through her multiple ministries, Rev. Dr. Ellen works diligently to address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of women and those in her local, national and world community. Her hard-won master’s degree and doctorate took 10 years of part-time schooling as she juggled the roles of full-time nurse, mother of two, and helpmate to her husband. During that challenging season, Ellen and her family also suffered a house fire that totally destroyed their home, leaving them homeless. Did this stop them? Absolutely not! As Rev. Dr. Ellen likes to say, “Walk in the destiny of which God has purposed for your life.” This is faith unwavering.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Rhonda from Dayton, OH This extraordinary Ashro Woman has been baptized in the River Jordan and walked inside the Pyramids, spending 3 years traveling to Iraq and Isreal for military sales work!
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Danette from Jersey City, NJ This one-of-a-kind singer, actress and Ashro Woman is currently the ringmaster of Omnium Circus! Confident, stylish and bold in character, she lives her life from a place of faith. “Faith is the cornerstone of who I am. It allows me to stay upbeat and hopeful no matter what I face. Knowing that God is control, I KNOW everything is going to be alright.”
