by Tiffanie Grady-Gillespie, Certified Physical Trainer, Certified Corporate Wellness Coach, WickedFiTT
“Until you spread your wings wide open, you have no idea how far you can fly.” — Deborah McEvoy
Where do I start? I have been writing for Golden Corridor Living for quite a few years now. I have been a fitness professional for a whole lot longer. I have been so blessed to have made so many friends and people I consider family along the way.
I thought it would be way too cool to let you all get to know some of the amazing local women who have changed my life.
Deborah McEvoy has lived in Casa Grande for over 40 years. And while most of us know her as an amazing yoga instructor, there is so much more than meets the eye.
Deb taught yoga for 11 years through Central Arizona College. In addition, she owns Dare To Soar Yoga and actually used to teach in the same building we currently are in. Deb started training with me in 2016, and she has never stopped impressing me. She is so incredibly strong both mentally and physically.
Even though she is not currently teaching, she stays super busy. She has been married to the love of her life John (JR) since 2006. They have two daughters, Kirsten and Karyn, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
OK, bragging time. Deb is a very talented mixed-media artist, specializing in abstract art. Her subjects may include nature, houses or the human form. Primarily self-taught, Deb has taken several classes and courses in various aspects of art, which attribute to the vastness of her concepts in her art.
Her art will be featured in the spring issue of Art Journaling magazine online at www.stampington.com/art-journaling. We are so proud and excited for her. Take a moment a take a look.
Deb is such an inspiration to all of us. She has overcome many physical setbacks and is no stranger to pain. That doesn’t stop her or even slow her down.
With a smile on her face, she always has something supportive and positive to say. Deb brings a wonderful calming, positive energy every single time she walks through that door. I can honestly say she motivates me to do better and be better.
