Learn about Michelle Peavy and her Fearless Journey in the new book published by MaryAnn Halpin called Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom. Learn more at www.michellepeavy.com

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FEARLESS
REVOLUTION Michelle
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Mary Ann Halpin speaks about
her new book Fearless Women,
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Fearless Wisdom
On Her Fearless Journey:
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40 Women Share
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2. The Fearle ss Wom e n Re v o l u t i o n
In her extraordinary photography book, Fearless
Women, Fearless Wisdom , internationally acclaimed
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author and photographer Mary Ann Halpin has brought together
40 female entrepreneurs from across the country to celebrate their
courage and strength in discovering their “fearlessness” to achieve
great personal and professional success. The launch of Fearless Women,
Fearless Wisdom (July 20, 2010) will be celebrated throughout summer to
culminate a North American event in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Chicago, Toronto and more.
After the publication of her book, Fearless Women, Midlife Portraits , Mary Ann was inundated with
letters from women all over the country who wanted to experience the empowerment of their own personal
portraits. This desire prompted the idea of Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom. This fine-art coffee table book of 40
women each holding a sword of courage, reveals the stories of how they have transformed their trials into triumphs.
The book represents women who have overcome childhood trauma, physical and emotional illness, and near
financial devastation. These courageous women are mirrors and examples for us all. Their stories show us that in
order to create conscious change within, we must face our fears and walk through them.
Following each story is a Fearless Wisdom quote that imparts a heartfelt belief and a soul-inspiring gift. The back of
the book holds a dedication page for a Fearless friend, sister or mother to place their picture and share their own
Fearless experience.
The women adorned on the pages of this book will use its promotion as a vehicle to raise awareness and support for
their most impassioned cause and beloved charity. The first-ever Fearless Women Day will be celebrated August 26,
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2010 – a day for women around the globe to celebrate each other's Fearless achievements and honour the Fearless
sisters that came before us and ones yet to come. On this day in the U.S., American Fearless sisters will be celebrat-
ing the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. On this same day, women across
Canada will be encouraged to take the sword and embrace their Fearlessness, partake in a Fearless action, and cel-
ebrate the amazing women they are. More importantly, select women from all over the U.S. and Canada will be given
a Fearless Women - Susan B. Anthony Award to celebrate her Fearless contribution to the world. The ultimate goal of
the award is not only to honour select Fearless women, but also to support her dream and help her gain closer access
to her goals.
Buy the book at Amazon.com and MichellePeavy.com!
“These courageous women are mirrors and examples for us all.
Their stories show us that in order to create conscious change
within, we must face our fears and walk through them.”
-Mary Ann Halpin

3. Fe arless Ph ot og r a p he r : M a r y A n n H a l p i n
Mary Ann has appeared on television shows such
as The View, Inside Edition, Extra!, and A Baby Story
where the book sparked heated national discussion.
As a leader in her field, she has been featured on
the hit reality show Starting Over where she can be
seen generously mentoring a young
photographer who tragically lost her mother on
9/11.
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Her second publication, Fearless Women: Midlife
Portraits, contains compelling black and white
portraits of women holding swords who have dared
to approach aging with passion and fearlessness.
This book features celebrities such as Joni Mitchell,
Cybill Shepherd, Erin Brockovich, and many other
extraordinary women.
Mary Ann Halpin is a renowned Los Continuing with the “Fearless” theme, Mary Ann
Angeles photographer. She has received has served as a speaker on the “Fearless Women
acclaim for revealing everything from the Panel” at eWomenNetwork International
glamorous beauty of Hollywood and the Business Convention in Dallas 2008 and 2009.
exquisite glow of pregnancy, to the After photographing more than 130 women at the
heartbreaking despair of Skid Row. conference, she was inspired to create
Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom.
Mary Ann passionately focuses her lens on
women’s issues. Her first book, Pregnant With 25,000 members strong, the groundswell
Goddesshood: A Celebration of Life, has of the revolution has already begun and is taking
garnered national attention for its North America by storm. The women featured in the
powerful images. Controversial at the time, book hail from cities such as: New York, Los
Mary Ann portrayed pregnant women as Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Dallas/Ft. Worth,
radiant and beautiful beings and Houston, Austin, Nashville, Tampa, St. Petersburg,
encouraged them to embrace and Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington DC,
celebrate their pregnant bodies with a Kansas City, Seattle, St. Louis, Minneapolis,
commemorative portrait. Her photography Chicago, Boulder, Calgary and Toronto. They are
book blazed the trail and inspired all eager to share their stories.
photographers to create maternity portraits that
are continuously popular with expectant moms
today. Images from Pregnant Goddesshood
have been featured in LIFE magazine.
“Love More. Fear Less.”
Learn more about Mary Ann Halpin at MaryAnnHalpin.com or via Twitter @FearlessWomenUS or @FearlessWomenCA.

4. Fe arless Pr ofi l e : M i c he l l e Pea v y
Michelle’s battle against cancer pushed her to
achieve the greatest story of her life. Originally
dreaming of being signed by a record label as a
songstress, she has since transformed her
professional singing career into one that captures
audiences far and wide – often singing the
Canadian and American national anthem for the
NBA Houston Rockets, Michelle also had the
opportunity to perform as a “warm up” singer on
Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, and America’s Got Talent,
eWomen Got Talent, The Business of Bliss, and
more.
As a professional business executive with more than
19 years in the staffing and executive recruiting
industry, Michelle worked for one of the largest
staffing firms in the world, in both Canada and the
U.S.. In 2001, Michelle started her own executive
The only Canadian featured in Mary Ann recruiting firm called Rimi and Company, www.
Halpin’s Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom
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rimipv.com, headquartered in Houston, TX with
photography book, Michelle Peavy brings operations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is the
Fearless to a whole new level, cross border. co-founder of the Houston Executive Recruiters
Organization (HERO), and actively supports and
Born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Michelle volunteers with many network and business groups,
learned she had stage three cervical cancer at such as Women Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA),
only 29 years old. A recent newcomer to eWomenNetwork (USA and Canada), Hispanic
Houston, Texas at the time, Michelle soon Chamber of Commerce, National Hispanic
grappled with the complex American medical Professional Organization (NHPO), TreyTech,
system and the toughest fight of all – her life. Women’s Chamber of Commerce, First Models
Houston, Job Ministries Southwest, Between Job
During this process, Michelle underwent Ministries, HR Houston, HR Roundtable, Ascension,
intensive and invasive treatments. Her hope was OrganoGold and 24 Hour Fitness.
temporarily elated when doctors revealed that
her cancer cells were gone following a clinical In addition to running a successful business and
trial, only to be ripped into the throes of singing fearlessly, she is also a Certified Fitness
devastation when cancer cells reappeared eight Instructor and can be seen or heard on TV and
years later. radio across Texas and Canada. As a back page
cover girl on Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom, she
Michelle knew that she was meant for shares her Fearless story about her journey on the
something greater. She fought her battle with “Freeway of Life” and how she became “The Final
only the strength a cancer patient has, and Note.”
survived. Michelle has been cancer free since
2001.
“I came to a fork in the road and chose the
Fearless route. And so my journey begins.”
Learn more about Michelle Peavy at MichellePeavy.com or via Twitter @MichellePeavy or@FearlessWomenCA

5. Fre quently Ask e d Q u e st i o n s
Mary Ann Halpin speaks about the book
1. How did the idea of Fearless Women begin?
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My second publication, Fearless Women: Midlife Portraits, contains compelling black and
white portraits of women holding swords who have dared to approach aging with passion and
fearlessness. My first Fearless book featured celebrities such as Joni Mitchell, Cybill Shepherd,
Erin Brockovich, and many other extraordinary women.
Continuing with the “Fearless” theme, I have served as a speaker on the “Fearless Women Panel” at eWomenNetwork
International Business Convention in Dallas 2008 and 2009. After photographing more than 130 women at the
conference, I was inspired to create Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom.
2. How were these 40 Fearless women selected?
The 40 women in the book invested their heart and soul into revealing their stories of challenges and triumphs. At
the end, each shares their personal Fearless wisdom. While they invested their own money to be in the book, each
woman did so embracing the priceless worth of discovering their Fearless. All proceeds received from front cover and
back cover investments go to the eWomenNetwork Foundation supporting not-for-profit women-owned businesses in
Canada and the U.S. For more information, visit eWomenNetworkFoundation.org.
3. What does the symbolic sword mean? Why a sword?
The sword represents courage. The sword was chosen because it was created for Fearless Women: Midlife Portraits, as
a symbol that was a through-line to hold in their portrait. This has carried over to Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom.
It resonated so much with women as a symbol of courage that I incorporated the use of the sword in Fearless Women
portraits, which gave women the opportunity to have a visual touchstone to remind them of who they truly are.
4. What is your definition of a Fearless woman?
To me, a Fearless woman embraces her sword symbolizing courage as she overcomes her fears and turns her dreams
into reality.
5. What makes this Fearless women revolution different from other similar movements?
One of the differences is that it is a historic day in the United States. August 26, 2010 marks the first-ever Fearless
Women Day celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment being ratified, which gave American women
the right to vote. Part of the word "revolution" is "evolution.” This is an acknowledgment of women evolving into being
these magnificent human beings that are more than ever contributing to the well being of citizens. As the Dalai Lama
said at the Vancouver Peace Summit: "The world would be saved by the Western woman."
6. Who are some powerful names behind the Fearless Women brand?
Erin Brockovich, Leeza Gibbons, Marilyn Tam, Linda Gray, Joni Mitchell, and Sandra Yancey; as well as the 25,000
members of eWomen Network.
7. How can I find out more information?
FearlessWomenBook.com, FearlessWomenDay.com, FearlessWomenMagazine.com, MaryAnnHalpin.com and
MichellePeavy.com

6. Fre quently Ask e d Q u e st i o n s
Michelle Peavy: A Fearless Canadian Perspective
1. What makes you a Fearless Canadian woman?
My maiden name is L’Hirondelle. I was born in Kingston, ON and grew up in Alberta. I am
very proud to be a Canadian and decided to name myself the official Canadian ambassador
for the Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom revolution.
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As I reflect back over the years, my journey has always been a fearless one. What I have learned is that you can’t
run from your fears; they will always chase you unless you face them straight on. When I learned I had terminal
cancer, for example, “giving up” seemed easier than fighting.
To be a Fearless woman is to understand the pain you have experienced and make the choice to use everything and
anything and fight for what you believe in. It is to know each breath you take should not be taken for granted. I have
and continue to face my fears, but I do so with the mission of making a difference in the lives of other women striving
to discover their Fearlessness.
2. Why should Canadians celebrate Fearless Women Day?
August 26th is a day for women around the globe to celebrate each other's Fearless achievements and honour the
Fearless sisters that came before us and ones yet to come. On this day in the U.S., our American Fearless sisters will
be celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. On this same day,
women across Canada will be encouraged to take the sword and embrace their Fearlessness, partake in a Fearless
action, and celebrate the amazing women they are. More details about Fearless Women Day events can be found at
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FearlessWomenDay.com.
3. Can you please explain your brand identity: The Final Note?
While communication through dialogue and presentation expresses Fearless through words, music elevates fearless
through song. To me, The Final Note is delivering music that moves the soul.
As The Final Note, I am the closing Fearless presenter (at conferences and conventions) where I sing to awaken the
sleeping giant inside of each audience member, leaving a lasting and Fearless foot print.
4. When people hear Michelle Peavy, what do you want them to think, know?
As Adrianne Graham of ForbesWoman noted, the fear epidemic among women is astounding and defines it as False
Evidence Appearing Real. My goal moving forward is to help women to live their life out loud and to live life in colour
with song through my Final Note. So the next time a woman stops herself from fighting a battle worth fighting or pur-
suing impossible dreams, I want her to remember she’s worth this fight, and then blare her speakers to the songs or
final notes that inspire.
5. How can I learn more?
For general information, please visit MichellePeavy.com or follow me on Twitter: @MichellePeavy and
@FearlessWomenCA. For media inquiries, please contact Arlene Worsley by email at arlene@lipstickpr.com or by
phone at 403-973-3439.

7. Media Sto r y S he e t
The following list outlines story ideas. If you would like to learn
more or book an interview, please contact Arlene Worsley by
email at arlene@lipstickpr.com or by phone at 403-973-3439.
1. Fearless Lenses: Views from Mary Ann Halpin and Michelle Peavy
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Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom launches in Canada on
Tuesday, July 20, 2010. To learn more about the book, the
celebrity photographer and the Canadian Fearless woman Michelle
featured, contact Arlene Worsley above to request an
interview with both Mary Ann Halpin and Michelle Peavy. Peavy
Mary Ann Halpin is available for interviews via Skype and by
phone.
Michelle Peavy’s Canadian book tour dates are as follows:
Calgary and Lethbridge: July 26-28
Toronto: July 29-August 6
Toronto: August 26 (Fearless Women Day).
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Edmonton and Red Deer: September 22-27
*Radio and print interviews can be scheduled as requested.
2. Fearlessly Speaking: Q&A with Michelle Peavy
Not only is Michelle Peavy Canada’s Fearless Woman (as
featured in the book), she is also a professional singer
who has been seen singing the Canadian and American
anthem for the NBA’s Houston Rockets, as well as featured
on, eWomenNetwork’s Got Talent, Canada’s The
Business of Bliss, and an opportunity to warm up the
audience at Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, America’s Got Talent
and more. Learn more about Michelle’s musical flair and
fierce personality through a fun Q&A.
3. Fearless Wisdom: Michelle Peavy
When Michelle discovered she had stage three cervical cancer,
she didn’t know how much more time she had. On that same
day, she chose to fight the battle of her life and thus defining
her story, the “Freeway of Life.” Taking the symbolic sword
through her fears, Michelle imparts a Fearless wisdom that only
a survivor-turned-successful entrepreneur can share. Learn more
about her goose-bump worthy journey and why her music
impresses the ultimate definition of Fearless.