Mama Said

About the Book

With her motivational and inspirational approach to life, Barbara Westmaas has coached hundreds of individuals to help them make their life dreams come true. She returned to college when her three children were in grade school. Barbara completed a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science in 1984 from the University of Michigan. She began her seminars in Detroit, Michigan where she provided life-changing assistance to many people making the transition from welfare to work. Having made an impact on the Mid-West, she and her family moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she worked with the homeless. Fourteen years later she and her family moved to Southern California where she served as a career counselor helping individuals find employment, and housing assistance.

Barbara’s positive approach to life’s challenges has been greatly inspired by her parents. The closeness that she and her mother Alma had continues in the spirit as one can see in this book.

Today Barbara resides in Southern California with her husband, Mark. Since her retirement in 2003, she has enjoyed the love of her children, and grandchildren. Barbara is currently working on a screenplay as she continues to fulfill her life long dreams.

About the Author

About The Author: With her motivational and inspirational approach to life, Barbara Westmaas has coached hundreds of women, men, and youth about making their life dreams come true. She returned to college when her three children were in grade school. Barbara completed a Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Science in 1984 from the University of Michigan. She began her seminars in Detroit, Michigan where she provided life-changing assistance to many people making the transition from welfare to work. Having made an impact on the Mid-West, she, and her family moved to the south to Atlanta, Georgia where she worked with the homeless, and near indigent people. Fourteen years later she and her family moved to Southern California where she served as a career counselor helping individuals find employment, and housing assistance. Barbara’s positive approach to life’s challenges has been greatly inspired by her parents. The closeness that she, and her mother, Alma had continues in the spirit as one can see in this book. Today Barbara resides in Southern California with her husband, Mark of 20 years. Since her retirement in 2003 she and her husband have enjoyed the love of the children, and grandchildren. Her children Nicole, Mack, and Heather all live in Los Angels with their families. Barbara is currently working on a screenplay as she continues to fulfill her life long dreams.