She’s committed her life to other families through her midwifery practice, and now Taryn is on a mission to make sure she cares well for her own and establishes rhythms to help keep more like her from burnout.

Although many may be impressed by Sunnie’s commitment to become sober and earn multiple degrees against all odds, what’s truly amazing is the way she’s committed her career to breaking the cycle of addiction for others.

Summer says she was born to teach, and although her students and classroom have looked different in changing seasons, she’s always followed her calling.

Always seeking humility, Stefannie believes her nomination in this magazine was actually a nomination for every woman who courageously spoke truth into her life and helped her grow closer to Christ over the years.

Simi works hard to ignore the labels the world might try to put on her and instead lean into her true identity in Christ. And she’s using her experience and influence to help others do the same.

A bridge builder who considers herself a lifelong learner, Shenita believes she is meant to be an advocate for the underdog, something she’s using to change the way black men and women exist in Oklahoma City.

When it comes to improving underserved communities, Shamia says it’s not just a passion or a job, it’s what she was built for. And Oklahoma City is better because of her.

Somewhere between being wife, a mother of 10 and owning a business, Scotia finds time to humbly and eagerly serve and love her city well, connecting and building goodwill among different groups.

Roxanne left an abusive marriage and totally started over to create the beautiful life she desired. She plans to spend the rest of her life helping others live with intention, too.

Ronna is living proof of what happens when a woman has patience and persistence in seeing a dream through to reality. She’s dedicated to helping others do the same.

In all she does, Rebeca seeks out a spark of joy she can share with others. She believes giving someone hope requires nothing but a sincere smile, so it’s something she gives as often as possible.

Each morning Rebecca asks her kids “What kind of day are we going to have?” and they reply “The best day ever!” And that’s exactly the kind of energy she takes into every element of her life.

After traveling the globe using her unique combination of natural skills and knowledge to improve projects and processes internationally, she’s back in Oklahoma City working on local causes close to her heart.

Paula proves it’s never too late to try something new, dig into a dormant passion or carve a new path. She works tirelessly to improve her own skills while also pouring everything she’s learned into improving her community.

Through a commitment to building authentic relationships, willingness to have hard conversations and true passion for kids, Paula is paving the way for a new generation of whole, healthy children in Oklahoma City.

Always one to spin many plates simultaneously, Morgan strives for humility, competence and care for others in everything she does. She’s dedicated to empowering others to do the same.

Michelle’s sphere of influence is small, literally. She works with elementary students and does so with such care and intentionality. Greeting each child by name every morning, she makes students feel seen and gives parents peace of mind.

What if we stopped measuring our days by how much we could get done and instead measured them by how much of ourselves we pour out for others. That’s how Michael measures her days and between work, school and raising a family, she’s giving a lot.

It’s one thing to be a fan of the arts, but Melissa is something different altogether, committing her time, energy, talents and even opening her home if it means strengthening the art community in Oklahoma City.

Mel works in a male-dominated field, but that didn’t stop her from overcoming her fears and carving out the exact career path she wanted for herself.