Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

1. Summarize who you are in three words. Stubborn. Animal lover.  2. What is your personal philosophy? Never give up. 3. My passion is?  Writing.  4. The compliment people give me the most frequently is? I'm a good worker.  5. My cure for sadness is?  Going on a drive.  6. The last book I read was? I just finished Fang by James Patterson.  7. My role model is? My parents 8. Favorite part of your daily routine? Reading.  9. What fictional place would you like to visit? I don't know.  10. Where is the most interesting place you’ve been? Lake Tahoe, I guess.  11. Who inspires you to do better? I don't have an answer.  12. A charity that means a lot to you is? I don't have a specific one.  13. If your life were written about as a song, what would it be called and who would you want to sing it?  I think it would be called Invincible. I'd want Taylor...

1. Summarize who you are in three words. Devoted wife mother. 2. What is your personal philosophy? Be the best you can be. Treat absolutely everyone with respect. No one is better than anyone else!  3. My passion is?  First and foremost my children. Making the world a better place.  4. The compliment people give me the most frequently is? My kindness.  5. My cure for sadness is?  My daughters always can make me smile! 6. The last book I read was? I continually read Bible verses.  7. My role model is? Jesus Christ.  8. Favorite part of your daily routine? Nap time! 9. What fictional place would you like to visit? Narnia. 10. Where is the most interesting place you’ve been? Colorado. Absolutely beautiful.  11. Who inspires you to do better? My daughters. They are my motivation for everything. If I didn't have them; honestly who knows where I would be.  12. A charity that me...

1. Summarize who you are in three words. Fun, shy, loud 2. What is your personal philosophy? That my family is happy over myself. 3.My passion is?  Making sure my kids are taken care of and loved. 4.The compliment people give me the most frequently is?  I can't think of it because I never take compliments. So I always say something back. 5. My cure for sadness is?  Shopping. I do it when I am down. 6. The last book I read was?  The Hunger Games series 7. My role model is?  Katie Robbins, she does so much and makes it look so easy. I'm over here just trying to live and she is over there killing it with all she does. 8. Favorite part of your daily routine?  Honestly, when I can go to bed. Lol 9. What fictional place would you like to visit? Narnia would be pretty cool 10. Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?  Mall of America 11. Who inspires you to do better? my kids 12. ...

1. Summarize who you are in three words. Hard working mother 2. What is your personal philosophy? Don't be a dick 3. My passion is?  Family, art, music 4. The compliment people give me the most frequently is? You do a really good job at work  5. My cure for sadness is?  Spending time with my son  6. The last book I read was? Reflection by Elizabeth Lim (Twisted Tales #4) 7. My role model is? My mother 8. Favorite part of your daily routine? Going to bed 9. What fictional place would you like to visit? Narnia 10. Where is the most interesting place you’ve been? Spam Museum 11. Who inspires you to do better? My boyfriend and my son  12. A charity that means a lot to you is? Children's hospitals  13. If your life were written about as a song, what would it be called and who would you want to sing it?  Fuck My Life - Slipknot 14. Your spirit animal? Sloth 15. What d...

1.    Summarize who you are in three words. Funny, caring, survivor 2.    What is your personal philosophy? Always be kind to others, you never know what they are going through 3.   My passion is? My family 4.    The compliment people give me the most frequently is? I don't really receive a lot of compliments 5.    My cure for sadness is? Try to make people laugh 6.    The last book I read was? The Secret Life of Mac 7.     My role model is? My mom and dad 8.     Favorite part of your daily routine? When I get to see my grandson 9.     What fictional place would you like to visit? Indigo  10.    Where is the most interesting place you’ve been? Still waiting 11.    Who inspires you to do better? My family 12.    A charity that means a lot to you is? Cancer research 13.   ...

Meet the RRSMS Team

Heather is a vital member of the RRSMS team, running our Twitter account. She also helps with anything else I need, has the best ideas, and is a fierce supporter of our Invisible, Not Imagined series. A Message from the Team:  Kate: Thank you for everything that you do. I know that I can count on you no matter what! Lori: Thank you for all you do for the team and we appreciate it Michaelle:  Thanks so much for your help. 💓 Colleen:  Keep up the great work!! It's appreciated Jen:  Congratulations thanks for all you do!!! Gina: Thank you for everything you do! It is a pleasure worrying with you. Sid:  Keep up the great work!! Its appreciated Twinkle: Thank you, Heather, for all your efforts and inputs :) You make Team RRSMSS better! <3 Aisling:  Congrats! Thanks for everything that you do! Sandy: Thank you Heather for all yoru help with RRSMS!! Andrea: Thank you for all your hard work and time you p...

What is the best part of what we do at RRSMS? Lori: That we always do work for awesome charities Gina: The best thing about what we do is that we allow individuals to create and share their stories with the world who may not otherwise get a chance.  Sandy: That we are out there slowly trying to make this world better. Kate: Helping people. Both in sharing stories and changing the world through those stories. Heather:  The best part is donating all proceeds to charity. We publish topics that isn't talked about a lot.

National Volunteer month in the United States takes place in the month of April. This month is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers in our communities as well as encouraging volunteerism throughout the month.  April became National Volunteer Month as part of President George H. W. Bush’s 1000 Points of Light campaign in 1991. In the United States, volunteerism is instilled at a young age. In many parts of the country, it is the cornerstone of summer vacation or woven into after school programs. Most organizations in small towns, rural counties and the largest cities would not function without volunteers. In some families, the baton of volunteerism is handed down generation after generation. Rural fire and ambulance departments remain staffed due to the efforts of volunteers. The underprivileged receive much needed medical care thanks to volunteers. Long overdue repairs and upgrades are made to a senior women’s home thanks to an organization’s annual call for ...

April 2019 Volunteer of the Month: Gina Dierolf  Gina is one of our two social media marketing specialists that run our Tumblr account. She has been instrumental in starting the Musician Tribute blog and always has great ideas for the team and organization.  A Message from the Team:  Kate: Thank you for everything you do! I know I can always count on you when I need someone to bounce ideas off of or just anything. You are the best! Lori: Thanks for all you do for the team Michaelle: Appreciate your work with the team!  Colleen: Thanks for all your hard work!! Jen: Thank you for all you do! Congratulations Radeyah: Congrats! Keep it up. Sid:  Thank you for all that you do. It's a pleasure to work with you!   Heather: Everything you do is appreciated! Twinkle: Thank you Gina for your amazing contribution! 💛💛 Aisling: Thank you for all your hard work Gina! Sandy:  Gina thanks for everythi...

March Volunteer of the Month: Colleen Robbins! Colleen is a co-founder of the organization and helps with everything creative, from swag for the events, to just generating new ideas! She is a vital member of the team and helps keep founder, Kate, afloat. You're amazing!  A Message from the Team:  Kate: Momma, thank you for everything you do for RRSMS. And thank you for always believing in me and my wild and huge dreams!  Lori: Thank you for all the work you do for the team Michaelle: Awesome! Thank you for your dedication and inspiration.?? Gina: Congratulations Colleen, keep up the good work and thanks for all that you do Jen: Congratulations! Thanks for all you do. You are amazing! Radeyah: Congrats Colleen! Sid: Congratulations! Thank you so much for all that you do! Heather: Thank you for everything you do! Twinkle: Thanks Colleen for being you and doing all that amazing work you do! RRSMS Aisling:  Congr...

February Volunteer of the Month: Aisling Spofford! Aisling is a social media marketing specialist that runs our YouTube account. She contributes so much to the RRSMS community and we are thankful to have her on the team. A Message from the Team: Kate: You are absolutely amazing! I don't know what I would do without you as a friend and a member of the RRSMS team. Thank you for all that you do!  Lori: Thanks for all you do for the team and congrats Michaelle: Appreciate all the work you do for the team! Gina: Congrats! Thanks for all you do help keep RRSMS running Jen: Thank you for all you do. Congratulations Radeyah:  Sid:  Heather: Thanks for everything you do! Twinkle: Thanks for your dedication to help RRSMS! Congrats💛 Colleen: Thanks for all your dedication and hard work! Sandy: Thanks for all you do to help RRSMS be the best it can be!! :) Keep it up!! Andrea: You do such an amazing job! Thanks so...

January Volunteer of the Month: Lori McBroom! Lori is a vital member of the team and helps keep our Facebook page up and running! Thank you for all that you do, Lori! A Message from the Team: Kate: Lori, I am so thankful to call you a friend and fellow volunteer. Thank you for all that you do to keep RRSMS going! You are a rock star.  Aisling:  Thank you for all that you do Lori! Michaelle: Yay!! Appreciate your dedication, Lori! 😊👏 Gina: Congratulations, you rock. Thanks for all you do! Jen: Thanks Lori for all you do!!! Radeyah: Thanks for all you do! Sid: Thank you for all that you do <3 Heather: Thanks for everything you do! Twinkle: Congrats Lori! Appreciate all the hard work you put in 💛👏☺ Colleen: Congrats Lori! Thanks for all your hard work! Sandy: Thanks Lori for your awesome work! Keep it up!! Andrea:  Thank you Lori for all your hard work! We appreciate it greatly!

Sid is a vital part of the RRSMS team, helping run our Tumblr page. He tries to contribute to every anthology we put out and advocates for all of the charities we support. And he always brings creative ideas to the team. A Message from the RRSMS Team: Kate: Sid, thank you for everything that you do for the team! You are truly a rock star! You are appreciated and loved. Aisling: Thank you for all your hard work! Michaelle: Thanks for being such a helpful team member! Appreciate all you do to with RRSMS. Gina: Congrats, Sid. Thanks for everything Jen: Don't stop being awesome. Congrats Sid!  Radeyah: Congrats!! Keep up the great job. Lori: Thank you for all your help with the team Heather: Your hard work is appreciated Twinkle: Thanks for being on board with the RRSMS Team. Your contribution is so much appreciated! Colleen: Thanks for all your hard work!! Sandy: Thank you for all your hard work sid! Keep it up! Andrea: Si...

Radeyah is one of our two Instagramers. She is a vital member of the team. Her positive attitude is always valued and her love for what she does shines through.  A Message from the RRSMS Team: Kate: Radeyah, I cannot thank you enough for everything that you have done for RRSMS from the very beginning, even when you weren't a member of the team, you were always an advocate for us. I am so happy that you joined us on this journey. I am so glad to call you a team member and friend.  Sid: Thank you for all that you do! Michaelle: Appreciate the work you do with RRSMS. You bring so much talent and experience to our team.❤️ Gina: Congratulations, we appreciate all the work that you do to help keep RRSMS afloat. Jen: Thank you, Radeyah, for all the wonderful work you do. Glad to have you on the team. Congratulations!  Lori: Congratulations, thank you for all you do for the team and you rock Heather: You do a good job. Thanks for everythin...

June Volunteer of the Month: Jen Robbins! Jen is one of the founding members of RRSMS, starting it with her sister Kate back in 2013. Without her RRSMS wouldn't exist.  A Message from the Team: Kate: Jen, you are such a vital part of the team. Without you RRSMS wouldn't even exist. Thank you for wanting to take this journey with me and thank you for wanting to even take the risk of starting it. You are the best sister and teammate ever. I cannot thank you enough for everything. Sid: It's a joy working with you Jen, thank you for all that you do! Aisling:   Congrats Jen! Thank you for all your hard work! Michaelle: Jen, you bring a lot of smiles and laughter. Thank you for being an inspiration. Appreciate your work on our mission. Gina: Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication! Radeyah: Congrats Jen!!! Lori: Thank you for all you do for the team Heather: Thanks for what you do! I love working with you. Twinkle...

May Volunteer of the Month: Twinkle Varshney! Twinkle does all of the advertising and promotional artwork for RRSMS. She does amazing work and is a vital part of the team. Without her we wouldn't have the tools we need to promote our anthologies.  A Message from the Team: Kate: Twinkle, you are truly an amazing person, inside and out. The work you do for RRSMS is absolutely invaluable. I don't know what I would do without you. You are a vital member of this team and I cannot thank you enough for all that you do.  Sid: So wonderful to work with you! Thank you for all that you do. Aisling: Twinkle, thank you for all of the hard work you do for RRSMS! Michaelle: So grateful to work with you! You are so talented and bring so much value to our organization. Thank you for all of the beautiful promos you create so quickly. Much love for all you do. Gina: Thank you for all the time and work that tou put into RRSMS. You rock! Radeyah: Congrat...

April Volunteer of the Month: Michaelle Mascarenas! A Message from the RRSMS Team: Kate: Michaelle, words cannot express how thankful I am to have you on the team and as a friend. You are a vital member of the team and bring so many brilliant ideas and perspectives. Without you, I do not know where I would be. I love you, soul sister. Sid: Thank you for all that you do! Aisling: Thank you for all of your hard work Michaelle! I'm so glad you're a part of the team! Twinkle: Thank you Michaelle for being this wonderful addition to the team. Gina: Thank you for helping us keep RRSMS running, you rock! Radeyah: Congrats! Thanks for all that you do. Lori: Thank you for all you do and Thanks for helping me with the Facebook page Heather: I'm glad you're a part of the team. Jen: Thank you for all your amazing work. It's great to have you on the team!!! Colleen: Congrats Michaelle !! Thanks for all the hard work you pu...