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Vicki Stamml is an entrepreneur, life coach, wife, and mother of two grown children.

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Once upon a time, I was afraid of heights — until Once upon a time, I was afraid of heights — until I jumped from a plane, with help of course. Notice I’m still smiling 😊 

August 2022 - Jump for Sick Kids - What a Great Cause (part 2)

#steppingoutofmycomfortzone #JumpForSickKids 
#WomenRisingAbove
#lifecoachforwomen
Once upon a time, I was afraid of heights — until Once upon a time, I was afraid of heights — until I jumped from a plane, with help of course. 

August 2022 - Jump for Sick Kids - What a Great Cause (part 1)

#steppingoutofmycomfortzone #JumpForSickKids 
#WomenRisingAbove
#lifecoachforwomen
𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐘'𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃🦋 “𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐘'𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃🦋

“𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞.”

Dolly Parton didn't begin life on an easy road. Growing up in poverty, sharing a one-room cabin with 11 siblings, Dolly learned early how to turn hardship into hope. 

Her upbringing didn't limit her; it lifted her. She consistently transformed adversity into creativity, compassion, and purpose. Her mindset became part of her legacy.

She believed that you’re never stuck.
You can change your path. 
You can build your future. 

She believed creativity, resourcefulness, and effort could turn the impossible into the possible. Her story reminds us that we are never stuck. We can choose again. We can rise again.

Thank you, Dolly!!!🦋

#DollyParton #DollyPartonWisdom #WomenRisingAbove #EmpoweredWomen #MindsetMatters #LifeCoachforWomen
𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 — 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞. I’m out on 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 — 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞.

I’m out on another nature walk… soaking in summer, feeling forever young at 64. Life hasn’t been easy — it’s taken mindset, effort, and deep healing.

I’ve lived four years longer than my mom. She carried trauma I didn’t understand until much later.

Nature has always been my refuge… even though my childhood was filled with both beauty and conflict.

I didn’t know I had PTSD until decades later. Therapy in my 50s changed everything. 

When I retired, I asked myself: What now? 
I chose purpose, joy, and intention.

I rebuilt myself.
And I became a life coach for women.

Now I help women rise above self‑doubt, reconnect with joy, and build confidence from the inside out.

If you’re seeking a coach with heart, resilience, and lived experience… 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨.

#ChoosingToThrive #WomenRisingAbove #LifeCoachForWomen #HealingJourney #NatureHeals
Are you ready to rise above challenges and live yo Are you ready to rise above challenges and live your best life? As a Certified Life Coach, I’m here to help you make meaningful changes, build momentum, and rise above difficulties with clarity and confidence.

Book your FREE Empower Yourself Clarity Session and take your first step forward (see bio for link).

For more information, check out my website: https://womenrisingabove.com

#Empoweringwomen #Inspiringwomen #RiseAboveChallenges #Liveyourbestlife  #Makingchanges #WomenRisingAbove #Lifecoachforwomen
Took Myself for a Walk to the Lake on My Birthday Took Myself for a Walk to the Lake on My Birthday

I love taking walks to the lake, which is only 2.5 km from my home. Every day is a blessing. Every day I get outside. Every day I cherish life. Every day is special. 

❤️ Live • Love • Life ❤️

#everydayisablessing #everydayisspecial #happybirthdaytome #lifecoachforwomen
Took Myself for a Walk on My Birthday Every day i Took Myself for a Walk on My Birthday

Every day is a blessing. Every day I get outside. Every day I cherish life. Every day is special. 

❤️ Live • Love • Life ❤️

#everydayisablessing #everydayisspecial #happybirthdaytome #lifecoachforwomen
Rise to the Challenge: Choose the Path That Moves Rise to the Challenge: Choose the Path That Moves You

Today, instead of taking a nap, I walked to the west end of Lake Wilcox to reach more than 10,000 steps. I love being in nature—walking by the water, following tree-lined paths, watching geese, listening to birds, and taking in the peaceful view of the lake and surrounding trees. Some of the most peaceful moments of my life have been in nature. It keeps me grounded, focused, and energized.

#WomenRisingAbove #RiseThroughTheChallenge #WomenWhoKeepGoing #StrengthInEveryStep #LifeCoachforWomen
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