Four Women, One Vision: Louisville Actresses Bring 4 Cups, No Filter to Life in Kentucky

By Chris James In an industry where opportunities can feel limited and the path to visibility often depends on waiting for the “right” role, four Louisville-area women decided not to wait any longer. Instead, they created their own lane. Actresses Tisha Carmel, Terri Kearney, Danielle Munday and Mary Hicks are starring in the original short film 4 Cups, No Filter, a Kentucky-shot production filmed at Local Press Coffee in Mount Washington. More than just a short film, the project is a testament to what can happen when women take creative risks, lean into collaboration and [...]

Decorated World Champion Lolo Jones: Ripping up the Patriarchal Script and Running Her Own Race

Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Churchill Downs By: Tabnie Dozier Hurdles. Bobsled. Red carpets. Advocacy. Lolo Jones is one of a few athletes to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. She's a World Champion a few times over and now...she's entering the realm of disruption; championing equal rights for athletes, and shedding stigmas surrounding women and how they live their lives. "I'm busy working on athletes' rights helping them make sure that they can have health insurance, medical you know, even behind the scenes paying for athletes' court cases, [...]

Cookout at the Vineyard: Redefining Wine Country Gatherings Through Philanthropy, Culture, and Advocacy

By Chris James     Cookout at the Vineyard Leadership Team   Courtesy: Chester Cooley   In the heart of Sonoma County, California – where rolling vineyards stretch toward the horizon and world-class wines flow as freely as conversation – something deeply personal is taking shape. Cookout at the Vineyard is not just another wine country event. It’s a cultural experience, a homecoming and a powerful act of representation led by co-founders Tahlia Suggs and Courtney Summers. What began as a dinner-table vision has grown into a movement – one that blends the soulful [...]

LIST | Events leading up to Kentucky Derby 2026

By Chris James -- Derby season is right around the corner and the rollout of events leading up to Kentucky Derby 152 are being announced. Today's Woman has put together a list of happenings in Louisville leading up to America's Favorite Race. Photo: Julie/Adobe Stock   Taste of Derby Festival – Apr. 21 More than 100 local food and beverage makers will be on hand for what’s being called an unforgettable evening of “incredible flavors, festive vibes, and feel-good impact.” This event is held at Louisville Slugger Field and supports Dare to Care [...]

Rosalind “Roz” Welch’s Bold Vision for Jefferson County

By Chris James In a democracy, the right to vote is both fundamental and fragile. It depends on systems that work, people who care and leaders who understand that access and trust are everything. Democratic candidate Rosalind “Roz” Welch says those principles are not abstract ideals but are lived experiences that have shaped her campaign to become the next Jefferson County Clerk. All eyes have been on this race since the September 2025 passing of Republican Barbara “Bobbie” Holsclaw who held the position for more than two decades. Welch’s experience spans more than a decade [...]

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