April Allman - Todays Woman

What the Comic Lady is Reading, Watching, and Listening to…

By Megan M. Seckman Sonya Linser, 49, walked into what was supposed to be a part-time job at The Great Escape 21 years ago and never left. Once she stepped foot into the quirky world of comic culture, she instantly felt at home.“It’s almost like working in Mayberry. The carpets are duct-taped to the floor, it feels like a basement, and you see the same shy, eclectic customers each week — some of whom I have pulled comics for for years,” Sonya says of the store’s regular clientele, who range in age from late 20s [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-18T12:34:00-04:00September 18, 2016|She's Reading|

Spice Up Your Taco Night With These Spicy Chorizo Kale Tacos with Mushrooms and Avocado Crema

By Paige Rhodes When school starts, the struggle to find quick and delicious weeknight meals becomes all too real once again. Taco night is a go-to for many families, but the same fillings and toppings can get boring. Step outside of your comfort zone by using fresh ingredients such as kale, mushrooms, and avocados for your next taco Tuesday. This recipe can be whipped together in 30 minutes and is a nutritious and tasty way to get the whole family together at the table during a busy week. IngredientsFor the Avocado Crema2 ripe avocadosjuice of [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-17T08:30:00-04:00September 17, 2016|Food|

Cynthia Torp’s Passion for Design Built her Business

By Brigid Morrissey If you think that a woman can’t thrive in the field of construction, you’re wrong. Just ask Cynthia Torp. “There have been several instances, at least in the beginning, where I would be sitting in a construction meeting, and the men in the room would try and explain things to me, but I didn’t need them to explain; I understood everything. It’s always a little harder as a woman, especially in my generation.”My generation. As in the generation of empowered women who forged a path so millennials like this writer can have [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-16T08:30:00-04:00September 16, 2016|Passions|

How This Way to Go Woman! Winner Made a Difficult Start in Louisville a New Passion

Lenae Price is married to Jordan price, and has a daughter, Billie age 4. Way to Go Woman! Winner Lenae Price is the director of Philanthropy & Outreach at the Jewish Community of Louisville.Lenae and her husband moved from New York City to Louisville to work for a nonprofit, which didn’t work out, but they decided to stay in Louisville. “With no support system and our first child on the way, we were in an incredibly difficult situation,” she says.“However, we didn’t let that stop us from making the best of our new life in Louisville. [...]

By April Allman|2018-09-10T11:45:52-04:00September 15, 2016|Way to Go Woman|

Win Tickets to the 43rd Annual Taste of Louisville!

We’re giving TWO lucky winners a chance to attend this year’s Taste of Louisville on October 5 at Louisville Executive Aviation at Bowman Field! Each winner will receive two tickets to experience the best food in the city. Taste why Louisville is one of the biggest foodie cities around as over 30 local restaurants compete for the best of the best title. Bring your appetite!See Official Rules for details. Our two lucky winners are Catie Sparks and Rebecca Evans!

By April Allman|2016-09-15T08:00:00-04:00September 15, 2016|Today's Family Now|

What She Says is the Biggest Obstacle to Weight Loss

Cindy Brown says there is hope for the woman who wants to be thinner and still wants to live a busy, normal life.By Brigid Morrissey If necessary, Cindy recommends nutrition supplements for her clients to meet their specific needs. Cindy Brown struggled with her weight as a youngster. Her childhood consisted of trips to the dietitian, yo-yoing numbers on the scale, and less than appetizing meals. “I was told at age 5 that I was borderline diabetic and would be diagnosed before I was 30,” she says. Now,at Cindy’s business, Cedar Grove Wellness Center in [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-14T08:30:00-04:00September 14, 2016|Exercise|

About April Allman

What the Comic Lady is Reading, Watching, and Listening to…

Spice Up Your Taco Night With These Spicy Chorizo Kale Tacos with Mushrooms and Avocado Crema

Cynthia Torp’s Passion for Design Built her Business

How This Way to Go Woman! Winner Made a Difficult Start in Louisville a New Passion

Win Tickets to the 43rd Annual Taste of Louisville!

What She Says is the Biggest Obstacle to Weight Loss

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