Inside Louisville’s Cat Café Helping More Than 18,000 Cats Find Loving Homes
The Patton Family By Chris James In the heart of the vibrant Highlands neighborhood, there’s a place where the sound of espresso machines blends with the gentle purrs of cats. It’s not your typical café. At Purrfect Day Café, guests come for coffee or cocktails, but they often leave with something much more meaningful – connection. For co-owner Tricia Patton, the mission has always been simple – creating a welcoming space where people can relax while helping the furry friends find loving homes. “We wanted to create a place with a true “purr-pose,” [...]
Cardinal Service: Meet The University of Louisville’s Women in Philanthropy
By: Tabnie Dozier Giving, granting, and good times! Those are the pillars of a dynamic new entity within the University of Louisville, properly titled, Women in Philanthropy. The nonprofit was birthed in May 2025 after 2022 Alumna of the Year Lucy Helm wanted to give back to the University in a significant way. After multiple meetings and research from members of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving teams…UofL followed successful programming at other universities and started its own. Program founders pictured from left to right: Valerie Combs – Director of Engagement and Annual Giving. Mary [...]
Runway to Real Change: The Women Redefining the NFL Experience
By: Tabnie Dozier Super Bowl Week in various host cities brings huge lights, fan-packed events and sports fanatics from all over. But cleats and helmets aren’t the only things you’ll hear tapping the ground… high heels and high levels of community service also fill the gigantic week. Thanks to dedicated women who lead the Off The Field NFL Wives Association. Summer League Retreat Community Service Style, Sisterhood & Service: The Off the Field Story Founded in 2006, this zestful and vital non-profit bridges families, neighborhoods, and football through connections amongst [...]
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Dr. Debra Clary transforms leadership with ‘The Curiosity Curve’
By Chris James When Dr. Debra Clary walks into a room, she brings two things with her – a sharp mind and an open question. For the leadership expert, researcher and author of The Curiosity Curve: A Leader’s Guide to Growth and Transformation Through Bold Questions, curiosity isn’t just a personality trait – it’s a measurable skill that can elevate workplaces, revive engagement and even change the way we lead and innovate. In an age where workplaces are overwhelmed, leaders are stretched thin and employees are quietly disengaging, Clary argues that curiosity isn’t a luxury. [...]
Bellatox Boutique Owner Julie Robbins Empowers Women from the Inside and Out
By: Chris James What began as a career in fitness and wellness has blossomed into a thriving two-state beauty and wellness brand led by Julie “Bella” Robbins, owner of Bellatox Boutique. With locations in Indiana and Kentucky, Robbins has turned her passion for care, connection, and confidence into a growing business that’s redefining accessible aesthetics. The Brains Robbins’ journey into the beauty industry wasn’t part of a master plan — it was, as she describes, a “good thing happening on accident.” “My husband was in the military, and I worked security at the [...]
