We’ve written about Vera, Michael’s surrogate grandma–an inspiring Ukrainian immigrant. She’s an important character in our latest kidlit book, Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts. She’s also a voice-over artist in our latest kids’ audiobook.

Vera will appear in Bash and Lucy Book 4, and we’re excited about her role! Michael has added a few fun talents to her personality.

Recently, Lisa had the opportunity to meet another inspiring Ukrainian woman, Tetanya Odarich, whose journey took her from studying math in Ukraine, to falling in love with medicine on a date with her boyfriend, and then switching careers. On this journey, she nearly graduated from medical school in Ukraine, won a green card to come to the US, and then started her medical training all over, here in Portland, Ore. Now she’s a much-loved doctor in Portland.

Lisa was thrilled to tell her story of passion and dedication. You can read it here:
Love at First Sight–with Medicine