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Why It is Important to Distinguish Yourself With Style

By Keri FoyRachel proudly shows her tattoo which represents the connectedness of people. Photos by Sunni Wigginton  Rachel Dickey grew up wearing leotards and uniforms. As a ballet dancer, she spent her evenings at a dance studio, hair pinned into a bun, and during the day, her school enforced a strict dress code. Not much room for a young girl to delve into her personal fashion style.Then, Rachel was off to the university. Like many, she used the college experience to explore her fashion sense, but nothing really settled in. After college, her aunt, Karen [...]

By |2017-10-09T08:30:00-04:00October 9, 2017|Work Wardrobe|

She is Running a Startup — and How Her “Vent Line” Helps

By Megan S. WillmanAngelique Johnson's new medical innovations will provide impactful benefits to the community. Photo by Melissa Donald  Angelique Johnson never planned to start her own company. After graduating from the University of Michigan with her Ph.D. in electrical engineering and attending the University of Louisville for one year of post-doc work, Angelique realized she had a solid business idea. Using innovative technology, Angelique is exploring the ways that implantable electronics can be used to treat diseases and neurological disorders. Not only will these advances lower the cost of various treatments, but she anticipates tremendous [...]

By |2017-10-08T08:30:00-04:00October 8, 2017|Survival Skills|

She Ate Her Way Out of Brain Fog and Joint Pain

By Ashli FindleyJessica Hill Powell began exploring natural alternatives for dealing with her health issues. After the birth of her daughter eight years ago, Jessica Hill Powell started experiencing joint pain coupled with psoriasis and brain fog. It wasn’t until the severity of these symptoms increased after the birth of her third child that she actively sought medical attention.She was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, an autoimmune disorder in which inflammatory arthritis affects both the joints and skin. “I was never pleased with the options I was given, the medications I was given,” Jessica says. They were [...]

By |2017-10-07T08:30:00-04:00October 7, 2017|Health Battle|

The Makings of a Beautiful Life

"Take time to enjoy the little things like a cup of tea."Carrie Cooke Ketterman may be living in the wrong decade. Or even the wrong century. Or maybe, she's here to remind us that all things modern aren't all things beautiful.How many of us have dreamed of owning a new home? Filled with new furniture, new appliances, and the trendiest of decor? Guilty. But Carrie has quite a different take on creating a beautiful home, and for that matter, a beautiful life. And it starts with "I thrifted that."Carrie and her husband repainted this hunting [...]

By |2017-10-06T08:30:00-04:00October 6, 2017|Living Beautifully|

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend, check out the St. James Court Art Show, a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show held among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville. It's an autumn tradition that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to see and purchase original art from talented artists.Also this weekend, celebrate the 50th anniversary of a beloved fall festival, think pink, buy local, trace the history of bourbon, and more.Check out our picks below for a great weekend:Head to Southern Indiana for the 50th anniversary of Harvest Homecoming, a festival drawing hundreds [...]

By |2018-07-02T15:29:48-04:00October 5, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

Win on Wednesday with Today’s Woman

Click on the giveaways below and enter to win! Win 4 tickets to THE WORLD’S LARGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY at the Louisville Zoo!October 5–8, 12–15, 19–22, & 26–29, 2017 Party starts at 5 p.m. Enter until 8:30 p.m.(Stay until you finish your party experience.)It’s Delightful. Not Frightful. If scary is no fun for your little ones, then don’t miss the sweetest party in town. Perfect for entire families, you can experience your zoo magically transformed into a living storybook with costumed characters and trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under. Winner receives four tickets to the World's Largest [...]

By |2018-06-18T20:36:50-04:00October 4, 2017|Past Giveaways|
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