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Rebecca Meidinger

Rebecca is a speaker, Bible teacher, writer, blogger and stay-at-home mom to four wild kids in south Fargo and wife to her awesome husband Paul. As a speaker and Bible teacher, it is Rebecca's joy to bring messages of hope, joy and freedom in Christ to groups of teens and adult women. As a blogger, Rebecca shares the real-life challenges of marriage and motherhood. Rebecca loves a hot cup of coffee, a cool morning run, and warm sunshine on her face. Learn more about Rebecca at rebeccameidinger.com.

Taylor Jane Photography

Hi! I'm the Taylor in Taylor Jane Photography. I specialize in newborns, maternity and families. Photography is my passion and I pride myself on safety and education when handling the tiniest humans!

Alexis Scott

Alexis is a relationship builder by day and a freelance writer by night. As a multi-passionate woman, she won’t settle for a life that is anything less than busy and exciting. When she isn’t writing or focusing on her day-to-day career she is skipping through life with her husband and 4 young boys.

These are the talented contributors showcased in this issue.Learn more about these and our other contributors at areawomanmagazine.com .

Siri Thaden

Siri is a certified yoga instructor, mama, and manager of Sanford Women’s Programming, Pregnancy Navigators and Specialty Care Clinic in Fargo. Her passion is health, intentional living and seeing women realize their potential.

Ashley Sornsin

Ashley is a local health, fitness and life coach with a passion for inspiring and motivating others to live their best life. She started her own business, BUFF Inc., teaches group fitness classes at the YMCA in Fargo, is a health and fitness writer, has appeared on local TV as a fitness expert, and shares her life and expertise candidly on Facebook and Instagram. To work with Ashley for nutrition, fitness and life coaching, contact her online at eatlivebebuff.com.

Megan Elgin

Megan grew up on the family farm in small town North Dakota and graduated from MSUM. She loves all things creative including her job as the art director here at Area Woman Magazine. She is passionate about reading as many books as possible and loves discussing them with others. Megan lives in Horace with her husband and son, loves camping with her family in the summer, and snuggling on the couch with them in the winter.

Wasifa Ahmad Hasan

Wasifa is a dentistry graduate, full-time blogger and makeup artist. She blogs and makes videos about beauty, makeup, fashion and lifestyle on her blog sifascorner.com.