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This Summit Gives Entrepreneurs the Power to Prosper

From left: Chauncey Holloman Pettis, Tawana Bain and Kimberly Seals Allers participated in a roundtable discussion about catalyzing support for Black, brown and Indigenous tech innovators as part of the Concordia Annual Summit held in Lexington, Kentucky. Minority business owners often struggle with securing the funds needed to start companies that will become prosperous, but Concordia – an organization created to address these issues – wants to change the narrative. Written by Karrington Garland | Photo by Jack Weaver Chauncey Holloman Pettis made entrepreneurship a longstanding part of her life starting at age [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-05-02T15:24:20-04:00May 19, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

A Triumphant Finish

In the face of a grueling triathlon, Meghan Brennan learns she can weather the storm. Written By Carrie Vittitoe | Photos by Kylene White Not all triathlons look the same. While all of them involve swimming followed by hiking and then running, the distances can vary widely. And, of course, the experience of the triathlon itself can be different each time. When Meghan Brennan, a native Louisvillian and local physician, was an undergrad at the University of Notre Dame, she joined the triathlon club. “It was a fun way to work out with other [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-05-02T14:59:54-04:00May 18, 2022|Health & Wellness|

Ex in the City: The Breaking Point

You might think you can’t find your way back to happiness after the heartbreak of divorce, but relationship columnist Ashley Anderson says you can. She talks about the watershed moment that gave her peace of mind and direction. By Ashley Anderson | Photo by Kylene White “Mommy, you’re sad. Why are you sad?” That was the moment I knew I had to leave. When my then three-year-old, Atlas, grabbed my face and asked that question, something clicked inside of me. At that moment on the floor of his bedroom, I started asking myself a flurry of [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-05-02T14:31:35-04:00May 15, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

Meet Our Most Admired Woman Winners on June 14!

We are excited to reveal our 2022 Most Admired Woman winners. This illustrious group of women are an inspiration to all of us and a reminder that nothing is out of reach. Join us as we celebrate them at our Most Admired Woman Awards event on June 14 starting at 5:30pm. Get your tickets here, and stay tuned for more details. Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors! [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-05-21T09:17:37-04:00May 10, 2022|Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Events|

It’s Never Too Late To Travel

A view of Douro River Valley from Quinta do Seixo (Sandeman), Douro, Portugal. The commitments of work and family can make it challenging for us to grab a few moments of free time, but we don’t have to doom ourselves to a one-dimensional, mundane life. Our photographer, Kylene White ignored the common belief that traveling is only for the childless twentysomethings when she and her girlfriends — with a baby in tow — traveled to Portugal. By Brandi Travis | Photos by Kylene White When I was asked to go on a trip to [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-05-02T13:45:35-04:00May 10, 2022|Life & Style|