Sara Jessick, Author at Today's Woman

The September Issue Is Out!

We are ushering in a new season at Today’s Woman. Our September issue is here and we begin the unofficial start of fall with a beauty-themed issue that explores the many ways the obsession with how we look impacts our lives. Tap in to join the conversation that includes: If You Feel Beautiful, Baby, You Are. Five amazing women reveal how they defy unrealistic ideals and define beauty on their own terms. Every Body is Beautiful. You Can Learn to Love Yours. Gia Fey, a Latina fitness influencer, shares how she dares to embrace her [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-09-02T11:33:54-04:00September 1, 2022|Digital Exclusives, Featured|

Modern Family: Can Violent Media Change Your Child?

Steps you can take toward protecting their mental health. By Jean West | Photo by Kylene White A child watches a movie. The movie shows an adult kicking and punching an inflatable doll and saying the words, “Kick it, punch it.” The child watching the movie would see one of two endings: either the adult would be admonished for attacking the doll or receive a cookie or piece of cake. The children who watched the movie were split into two groups and placed in a room with an unsolvable puzzle and inflatable doll. The group [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-08-11T16:20:33-04:00August 11, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

2022 Black Business Scene | Myra Rock: Norton Healthcare

Myra Rock is director of the Institute for Health Equity, a part of Norton Healthcare. Norton Healthcare’s Commitment to Black-Owned Businesses Written by Tiffany White | Photo provided by Norton Healthcare Sponsored by: Institute for Health Equity, a part of Norton Healthcare | 200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202 | Phone: (502) 629-1234 | Website: NortonHealthcare.com When Black businesses flourish, so does our community. Small businesses and entrepreneurs have been longtime wealth builders in our society. Supporting Black-owned businesses supports the creation of jobs, meaningful savings, property ownership, credit building, financial stability, and [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-08-09T13:17:13-04:00August 9, 2022|Money & Career, Sponsored|

2022 Black Business Scene | Tiffany Felts: Park Community Credit Union

Tiffany Felts is vice president of marketing at Park Community Credit Union. Getting Down to Business Written by Tiffany White | Photo provided by Park Community Credit Union Sponsored by: Park Community Credit Union | 6101 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40228 | Phone: (502) 968-3681 | Website: ParkCommunity.com As the only Community Development Credit Union (CDCU) and the largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in Kentucky, Park Community is dedicated to supporting underserved communities and creating an inclusive economy by promoting equal opportunities for economic growth and development. Our commitment to make transformative [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-08-08T13:25:50-04:00August 8, 2022|Money & Career, Sponsored|

2022 Black Business Scene | Brittany Hill-Whitehead: AMPED

Brittany Hill-Whitehead is the AMPED RTBI program director. They’re Helping West Louisville Businesses Build Power Written by Tiffany White | Photo provided by AMPED Sponsored by: AMPED RTBI | 4425 Greenwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40211 | Phone: (502) 822-1953 | Website: AMPEDLouisville.org Launched In 2021, the Amped Russell Technology Business Incubator (RTBI) is designed as a state-of-the-art Black and Latinx business incubator and technology service center offering business development training, business services, assessments, referrals, and wraparound services to incubating businesses. RTBI provides the support small businesses need to launch in West Louisville communities. [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-08-08T13:19:07-04:00August 8, 2022|Money & Career, Sponsored|

We See You Sis Giveaway!

A Day of Luxury Polo Tailgating with TW Written by Christine Fellingham | Photographed by Kylene White You don’t have to know the first thing about the rules of polo to enjoy the experience of being a spectator at a match. The setting is beautiful, the horses are majestic, and the fashion-watching is wildly entertaining. Throw in the elevated tailgating menu and you have the makings of an unforgettable day. Which is why Today’s Woman is asking you to nominate one deserving woman to join us in our beautifully-decorated tailgating tents at the Makers House [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-08-03T15:41:02-04:00August 3, 2022|Community & Sisterhood, Giveaways, We See You Sis|

About Sara Jessick

The September Issue Is Out!

Modern Family: Can Violent Media Change Your Child?

2022 Black Business Scene | Myra Rock: Norton Healthcare

2022 Black Business Scene | Tiffany Felts: Park Community Credit Union

2022 Black Business Scene | Brittany Hill-Whitehead: AMPED

We See You Sis Giveaway!