Sara Jessick, Author at Today's Woman

Modern Family: Do We Have an Expiration Date?

When an older, grayer Jean West returned triumphantly to television news, the backlash drove her to call her colorist. Now, she issues a wake-up call on the age discrimination women face at the news desk and in the workplace. Written by Jean West | Photo by Kylene White It came out of the blue. Several years after I had retired from my 22-year tenure as anchor and reporter for WHAS, I got up one morning, turned on my computer and received an unexpected email notification. The subject line said “Hello from WAVE 3!” I clicked [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-11-03T16:08:27-04:00November 3, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

Ex in the City: Dating After Divorce

Moving on shouldn't have a timeline or set of rules. But Dr. Ashley Anderson shares her thoughts on when the time is right to re-enter the dating world. Written by Ashley Anderson | Photo by Kylene White Giving love another chance — that’s probably one of the most complex decisions to make after you’ve made the decision to leave a relationship. After spending time and building a foundation with someone you thought you knew, but who turned out to be someone completely different, it’s hard to trust anyone again, especially someone new. There also seems to [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-11-03T16:09:16-04:00November 3, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

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|

About Sara Jessick

Modern Family: Do We Have an Expiration Date?

Ex in the City: Dating After Divorce

2022 Miss Black Kentucky USA

CASAblanca Casino Night

We See You, Sis: Angela Burton

The November Issue Is Out!