Sara Jessick - Todays Woman

Rest is a Revolutionary Act

Writer, poet, activist and 2022 Today’s Woman Most Admired Woman explains why rest is more than a form of self-care but a radical act of defiance especially for Black women. Written by Hannah L. Drake | Illustration by Branden Barker Recently, I watched Grammy award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion perform her song “Anxiety” on Saturday Night Live. She looked stunning, standing at the microphone in a full-length red bedazzled ballgown, her hair in a stylish updo, not one curl out of place, her makeup flawless. The scene resembled a beauty pageant with her background dancers outfitted in [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-12-05T14:31:14-05:00December 5, 2022|Community & Sisterhood, The Weigh In|

A Woman’s Guide to Mental Health

Our mental health can require expert assistance. The question is, how do we know when it’s gotten to that point? Written by Lennie Omalza | Illustration by Branden Barker The tricky thing about tending to your mental health is that it isn’t always obvious when it needs some attention. Unlike a broken bone or nagging cough, the signs of declining mental health can be harder to recognize. But as Ellen Buddeke, DSW, LCSW, with Norton Behavioral Medicine says, mental health is no different than physical health. “It really is the same,” she says. “We have [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-12-05T13:13:17-05:00December 4, 2022|Health & Wellness|

Ladies Who Launch: Jasmine Douglas | Vier Beauty Lounge

Living the Glamorous Life: The former pharmacy tech switched careers and is happily booked and busy as a popular makeup artist. Written by Shirelle Williams | Photographed by Kylene White Jasmine Douglas worked as a pharmacy technician for over six years before becoming a makeup artist. The graduate of the pharmacy magnet program at Louisville Central High laughs and says “makeup was not in the cards at all.” But the beauty and makeup hobbyist still saved her money for the remote possibility that one day she would be able to make her passion a career. After [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-12-02T14:37:23-05:00December 3, 2022|Ladies Who Launch, Money & Career|

In the Kitchen with Damaris: Cheers to the Holidays

Sipping something sparkling and festive always adds to the party vibe. So resident Food Network Star Damaris Phillips mixed up a few cocktails and mocktails sure to make your next gathering merry and bright. By Damaris Phillips | Photographed by Kylene White There are many ways that Damaris weaves magic into the many parties she plans. From unexpected themes to creative décor to laid back atmosphere, she’s the queen of creating a party where everyone can relax and have a blast. One of her secrets to successful hosting is always making sure that all [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-12-02T14:02:17-05:00December 2, 2022|Home & Garden|

Cedar Lake Hearts of Gold Gala

Photos by Emma McMahan Photography

By Sara Jessick|2022-12-01T19:51:45-05:00December 1, 2022|Events|

A Jewelry Store with a Story

In an age of impersonal, national jewelry stores, beautiful boutique-like Clater Jewelers offers a distinctly local, woman-owned shopping experience that has added sparkle to customers’ lives for almost 73 years. Written by Megan Campbell | Cover photo by Kylene White | Detail photos by Clater Jewelers Sponsored by: Clater Jewelers | 1201 Herr Lane, Suite 170, Louisville, KY 40222 | Phone: (502) 426-0077 | Email: info@claterjewelers.com | Website: ClaterJewelers.com Clater Jewelers has served generations of Louisville and Southern Indiana families as their trusted jeweler for brilliant diamonds, colored gemstones, beautiful fine jewelry and treasured gifts [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-12-01T19:18:20-05:00December 1, 2022|Sponsored|

About Sara Jessick

Rest is a Revolutionary Act

A Woman’s Guide to Mental Health

Ladies Who Launch: Jasmine Douglas | Vier Beauty Lounge

In the Kitchen with Damaris: Cheers to the Holidays

Cedar Lake Hearts of Gold Gala

A Jewelry Store with a Story

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