Christy Tengs Fowler (in the boa) is surrounded by friends and supporters on May 11 as they all watch her on Dr. Phil at the Bamboo Restaurant and Pioneer Bar.

A prominent Haines businesswoman has achieved her lifelong dream. And it took her only 16 years to do it.

Christy Tengs Fowler, 68, appeared on the “Dr. Phil” show May 11, after trying to gain attention for her lifetime of writing songs – many of…