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Stories of the 15 Percent — Madeline Franklin

“I like to be a role model and show other people that although I have Down Syndrome, I can do anything I want to do,” Madeline Franklin says. Individuals with disabilities make up approximately 15 percent of the world’s population. Some of those individuals were born with their conditions while others developed them over time or as a result of illness or accident. A movement that launched in 2020 called #WeThe15 is working to help non-disabled individuals recognize the barriers that affect people with disabilities in their communities so they don’t perpetrate the [...]

By April Allman|2021-12-11T09:51:21-05:00November 11, 2021|Health & Wellness|

Enter to Win a Gift Card to Sassy Fox!

You can win a $100 gift certificate to Sassy Fox Upscale Consignment at 150 Chenoweth Lane in Louisville. Sassy Fox offers upscale, designer clothing and accessories for the frugal fashionista. Come find your new holiday favorites! THE GIVEAWAY: One winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Sassy Fox Upscale Consignment. DEADLINE: You have until TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, at 11:59 PM EST to enter. Good luck!

By April Allman|2021-11-19T16:28:33-05:00November 10, 2021|Giveaways|

Letter from the Publisher: The Power of Gratitude — It’s at Your Fingertips

Tawana Bain, publisher of Today’s Woman magazine I’VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO UNDERSTAND NOR ACCEPT UNGRATEFULNESS. It seems like it should be synonymous with committing one of the seven deadly sins. Science tells us gratitude is a learned behavior, but if this is true why hasn’t everybody learned it? In my experiences with people, I believe some are more inclined to embrace the concept of gratitude than others. I think gratitude is a gift: either you desire to have it or you make excuses about why you don’t. I also believe some people [...]

By April Allman|2022-01-10T13:32:26-05:00November 9, 2021|Community & Sisterhood, Featured|

Cedar Lake Supports Those With Disabilities to Live Their Best Lives

Paul Clark and Cassity Bratcher, Physical Therapists at Cedar Lake. Celebrating and Supporting the Disability Community: A Chat with Paul Clark and Cassity Bratcher, Physical Therapists at Cedar Lake What is the mission of Cedar Lake? Cedar Lake’s mission is to offer highly compassionate, capable care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they may experience a life of abundant possibilities. Our vision is of a community where those with and without disabilities learn to share and enrich each other’s lives through meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love. [...]

By April Allman|2021-11-18T21:41:45-05:00November 8, 2021|Sponsored|

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome & the Mediterranean Diet

By April Allman|2021-12-10T17:33:14-05:00November 7, 2021|Sponsored|

Lead with Appreciation

Cynthia Knapek, president of Leadership Louisville Center. For some of us, work can be hard. You might be trying to figure out how you can gain more visibility on your job, get a promotion or improve your communication skills. Cynthia Knapek, president of Leadership Louisville Center, understands the twists and turns that can come with finding your way — and she is committed to helping people in all stages of their career flourish. The nonprofit organization offers leadership development programs for professionals and uses community projects as the basis for their sessions. Cynthia [...]

By April Allman|2021-12-10T17:36:08-05:00November 5, 2021|Money & Career|

Stories of the 15 Percent — Madeline Franklin

Enter to Win a Gift Card to Sassy Fox!

Letter from the Publisher: The Power of Gratitude — It’s at Your Fingertips

Cedar Lake Supports Those With Disabilities to Live Their Best Lives

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome & the Mediterranean Diet

Lead with Appreciation

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