Sara Jessick, Author at Today's Woman

A Winning Vision

“There has been a lot of gatekeeping when it comes to finance so we want to eliminate that and break down those barriers,” says Courtney Pettway, co-founder of KidVestors and winner of the first-ever Derby Diversity Week Ideathon, one of TBain & Co.'s key Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. For more stories on our passion for DEI, check out our October issue. Courtney Pettway wowed the Derby Diversity Week Ideathon judges and now she’s uplifting others with words of wisdom on family and following your dreams. Written by Christine Fellingham | Photo [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-28T18:06:09-04:00October 28, 2022|Digital Exclusives, Money & Career|

White Rose Wedding Show

The White Rose Wedding Show featured 50 Talented Vendors who strive for excellence, inclusion and diversity in Kentuckiana's Wedding Industry. Congratulations to Pamela and Lauren Broadus of Splendid Events, LLC for winning the Trailblazer Award! Photos by Gioia Patton

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-31T13:22:16-04:00October 27, 2022|Events|

DDW Launch Cocktail Party & Winner Reveal

Sponsored by Curaleaf & Churchill Downs | Photos by Bill Wine

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-31T13:21:39-04:00October 20, 2022|Digital Exclusives, Events|

Let’s Talk About Sex: Infinite Love

Multiple partner relationships are becoming less taboo but many people in polyamorous relationships face a social stigma in the workplace. Written by Erin Riedel, LCSW | Illustration by Branden Barker Most of us have been there: you’re in a committed relationship, and you find yourself attracted to someone who’s not your partner. Maybe it’s just a passing flirtation? Or maybe it’s a more serious connection that causes turmoil in your heart – and in your relationship? A growing number of people have realized that the desire to love more than one person doesn’t have to [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-13T16:14:42-04:00October 13, 2022|Health & Wellness, Let's Talk About Sex|

Backstage Pass: Destiny’s Child

Brittany “BeeBee” Patillo: Destiny’s Child Written by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider | Photo by Gioia Patton While many wannabe actors spend years waiting tables, working as temp employees, nannying etc. before landing their first real acting role, it didn’t take actress Brittany “BeeBee” Patillo, a 2019 alumna of the University of Louisville, very long to land a much-coveted position as a member of Actors Theater of Louisville’s 2020-2021 Acting Apprenticeship. Though the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak, BeeBee basically hit the ground running when it came to launching her career. Some might consider luck [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-27T12:37:55-04:00October 13, 2022|Backstage Pass, Life & Style|

In the Kitchen with Damaris: Think Global, Eat Local

Our local restaurant scene isn’t all bourbon and fried chicken. In honor of our diversity issue, Food Network star and local chef Damaris Phillips shares her favorite go-to places for authentic international cuisine. Written by Damaris Phillips | Main Photo by Kylene White | Inset Photos Provided by Damaris Phillips Louisville has a fantastic restaurant scene — we all know that. It’s a source of pride for me when people visit and are blown away by our restaurants, bakeries, and cafes. My heart swells when people praise the amazing meals they enjoyed in our fair city, [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-11-03T16:07:07-04:00October 13, 2022|Home & Garden|

About Sara Jessick

A Winning Vision

White Rose Wedding Show

DDW Launch Cocktail Party & Winner Reveal

Let’s Talk About Sex: Infinite Love

Backstage Pass: Destiny’s Child

In the Kitchen with Damaris: Think Global, Eat Local