Sara Jessick - Todays Woman

A Mother-Daughter Bond: Stronger Than Cancer

“My daughter was 26 at the time [of my diagnosis]. She was really afraid because automatically the possibility of death comes in. I love life and I wanted to be here for her and I knew I would do whatever I had to do.” - Wanda Anderson Written by Sarah Kinbar | Photos by Mary Helen Nunn Sponsored by: Norton Cancer Institute | Phone: (502) 629-HOPE | Website: NortonCancerInstitute.com Mother and daughter Wanda and Wynika Anderson like to go for long walks together. Trekking across the Big Four Bridge is a favorite pastime and a [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T02:01:32-04:00October 1, 2022|Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sponsored|

Gilda’s Club: Support for Every Step of the Cancer Journey

“There isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think about it. It’s constantly on my mind but I joined Gilda’s Club for that reason. It’s such a wonderful supportive community. I can connect with others who know exactly what I’m going through.” Written by Diane R. Paylor | Photos by Kylene White Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana | 2440 Grinstead Drive, Louisville, KY 40204 & 1720 West Broadway, Suite 205, Louisville, KY 40203 | Phone: (502) 583-0075 | gckinfo@gck.org | Website: GCK.org Caretaking for others has always been Patricia Malone’s passion. A retired youth [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T02:04:02-04:00October 1, 2022|Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sponsored|

The October Issue Is Out!

Our October issue is here and it’s all about DEI or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion! In this issue we are taking a deep dive into some thought-provoking topics that include: Allyship in the Workplace. We explore how forging authentic bonds can help make workplaces free of racism, microaggressions and bias. Reviving Russell. One couple’s plans to remodel a ramshackle old mansion is inspiring more revitalization in the West End. Love Transcends All. One mother’s story about what it means to be the parent of a transgendered son. Infinite Love. Polyamory was once taboo but it [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T12:14:32-04:00October 1, 2022|Digital Exclusives, Featured|

2022 Pink Woman Photoshoot

Over 150 women showed up for our annual Pink Woman 2022 Group Photo at the Lynn Family Stadium on September 20. You can still be part of the celebration and sisterhood as we move the party and connections online. Join our Pink Woman Warrior Photoshoot Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/pinkwomanwarriorphotoshoot. Photos by Kylene White

By Sara Jessick|2023-08-18T12:01:49-04:00October 1, 2022|Events|

Creating a Community of Care

“We are an urban Institute sitting in the center of a city that's majority minority. We have a responsibility—particularly on the West End.” Written by Sarah Kinbar | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn Sponsored by: University of Louisville | Grawemeyer Hall, 2nd Floor, Louisville, KY 40292 | Phone: (502) 852.5719 | diversity@louisville.edu | Website: Louisville.edu When Douglas Craddock, Jr. talks about his day-to-day experience working as Interim Vice President for Community Engagement at the University of Louisville, he describes it as an opportunity, not a job. His mindset is oriented to improving student, faculty, and [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T02:04:54-04:00October 1, 2022|Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sponsored|

Active Listening and Leadership

“We have to be strategic about listening to the voices of the community. It's important for us to understand that change is going to take all of us.” Written by Sarah Kinbar | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn Sponsored by: University of Louisville | Grawemeyer Hall, 2nd Floor, Louisville, KY 40292 | Phone: (502) 852.5719 | diversity@louisville.edu | Website: Louisville.edu Since joining the leadership team in May 2022 as Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Louisville, Lee Gill hasn’t sat still for a minute. His infectious enthusiasm for the UofL [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T02:04:37-04:00October 1, 2022|Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sponsored|

About Sara Jessick

A Mother-Daughter Bond: Stronger Than Cancer

Gilda’s Club: Support for Every Step of the Cancer Journey

The October Issue Is Out!

2022 Pink Woman Photoshoot

Creating a Community of Care

Active Listening and Leadership

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