Sara Jessick, Author at Today's Woman

2022 Miss Black Kentucky USA

Ariel Thompson being crowned Miss Black Kentucky USA. Ariel will represent Kentucky in the Miss Black USA competition. The Miss Black Kentucky USA pageant made its return last month after more than a decade-long hiatus. Written by Diane R. Paylor | Photos by Terrence Humphrey Executive Produced by Dr. Ashley Anderson, 15 women brought beauty, intelligence and elegance to the Memorial Auditorium stage and competed for scholarship money for their educational endeavors. The winners were selected from three age divisions – Nia Franklin (Teen), and Ariel Thompson (Miss), Dominique Joy Thompson (Ms). All [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-11-03T13:30:02-04:00November 3, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

CASAblanca Casino Night

The funds raised at the first CASAblanca Casino Night will ensure that CASA continues to recruit, train and pair volunteers with every abused and neglected child who needs one. Congrats to Matt Clements from Hell or High Water Bar, for winning the Best Old Fashioned Cocktail, as voted by CASAblanca's guests. Photos by Gioia Patton [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-11-02T12:10:01-04:00November 2, 2022|Events|

We See You, Sis: Angela Burton

Igniting the Writer's Fire: Angela Burton’s writing program for seniors is proving that it’s never too late to tell your life story. Written by Sarah Kinbar | Photo by Kylene White Quite often the best ideas start as a passion project in someone’s living room. Stoked by the fury of a vision, many people set out to create something special, strike gold and never look back. That’s Angela Burton’s story in a nutshell. Inspired by her father who, as he aged, spent years writing stories, essays, and poems; an idea was sparked that guiding seniors [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-11-03T16:10:32-04:00November 1, 2022|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

The November Issue Is Out!

The November issue is here and we’re getting ready for the holidays and taking a look at some great and not-so-great aspects of getting older. For your reading pleasure, in this issue you will find: It Takes a Village. A look at the important social issue of grandparents raising their grandchildren. The Age Defying Fashion Secrets of Stylish Women. There are no age limits on fashion. We interview five women who demonstrate the rejuvenating power of dressing by your own rules. Make Ahead Thanksgiving. Damaris Phillips shares her strategy and recipes for a stressless [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-31T12:59:07-04:00November 1, 2022|Digital Exclusives, Featured|

The Age-Defying Fashion Secrets of Stylish Women

There are those who believe that there are unspoken age limits on fashion. That edgy, sexy or avant-garde looks are best left to anyone under 40, while those heading into midlife and beyond should be settling into a stylistic safety zone. The five women photographed here reject that notion and demonstrate the rejuvenating power of dressing by your own rules. Styled & Written by Christine Fellingham | Photographed on location at Louisville Thoroughbred Society by Kylene White You don’t have to be 22 years old or a professed fashionista to know how to turn heads [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-31T21:05:37-04:00November 1, 2022|Life & Style|

Who’s That Girl: Brielle Cotterman

“Celebrity Maker”, Advocate & Award-Winning Businesswoman Written by Tawana Bain | Photo provided by Brielle Cotterman Brielle Cotterman has spent the last decade helping clients craft and scale dream careers to seven figures. A self-described “celebrity maker,” Brielle is instrumental in helping her clients leverage their personal stories and passions in order to maximize their brands. With clients representing a multitude of professions, she has spearheaded wildly successful speaking tours, coordinated appearances for award-winning authors, procured top media placements and also inspired millions of people with her own personal story. The survivor of domestic violence [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-31T15:59:59-04:00November 1, 2022|Who's That Girl|

About Sara Jessick

2022 Miss Black Kentucky USA

CASAblanca Casino Night

We See You, Sis: Angela Burton

The November Issue Is Out!

The Age-Defying Fashion Secrets of Stylish Women

Who’s That Girl: Brielle Cotterman