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Nicole Atkins’ Attire in Her Casual Work Environment

By Keri Foy When you're president and CEO of a company, how you dress is kind of important. For Nicole Atkins, president and CEO of Unique Management Services, she walks a fine line with her love for dressy clothes in an ultra-casual work environment."At Unique Management, we are relaxed, casual," Nicole says. "There's no dress code, but employees should wear what we consider to be decent and modest."Since high school, Nicole has been naturally attracted to a more sophisticated look, but she also wants to dress so that she looks accessible. "Sometimes people in a [...]

By April Allman|2017-09-19T08:30:00-04:00September 19, 2017|Work Wardrobe|

Survival Skills: Laura Rice’s Six Suggestions for Changing Careers

By Megan S. WillmanLaura Rice describes herself as an idealist. After graduating from the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law in 2004, she worked for the next nine years as a successful attorney in Louisville. “I loved being an advocate for people in dire circumstances, helping to empower my clients to stand up for themselves. I loved the courtroom and being a voice for disadvantaged people,” Laura says.She went to law school in order to make a positive change in the world, but after nearly a decade she found herself discouraged by the justice [...]

By April Allman|2017-09-18T08:30:00-04:00September 18, 2017|Survival Skills|

“Everybody struggles with something…” How she is combatting mental illness

By Ashli Findley Approximately one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. So why is it that our society is afraid to talk about it?That’s what Army veteran Carolyn Furdek is on a mission to change.Carolyn served three tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000s, but it wasn’t until that third tour that she struggled mentally with her time from war.As her unit’s intelligence officer, Carolyn experienced an event that caused her to “shut down.” Shortly thereafter, she was medically [...]

By April Allman|2017-09-17T08:30:00-04:00September 17, 2017|Health Battle|

Lunch Plus Fun: Pick Up Some Hot Chicken and Head to the Park

Story and photos by Melissa DonaldOutdoor patio of Joella's Hot Chicken in Middletown.The Lunch: Joella's Hot ChickenConveniently located in a shopping complex right off the Middletown exit from the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265) is Joella’s Hot Chicken. An order at the counter and seat yourself kind of a place, Joella’s Southern specialty is fried chicken.Hot, fried chicken, to be precise, with several spice levels to choose from. My favorite is Ella’s Fav, a mid-level spice that adds just enough kick without putting my whole mouth on fire. Hotter levels like the Tweener are available, or a [...]

By April Allman|2017-09-16T08:30:00-04:00September 16, 2017|Lunch Plus Fun|

How This DIY Bride Made Her Wedding More Sentimental

Shayla Delilah Menville and Chris Ring married earlier this year in a wedding held at Morehead, Kentucky for 125 guests. “Our wedding was meant to be carefree and fun. We didn’t want to spend a lot of money but also wanted it to be elegant. We achieved that with the help of talented and generous friends.”Bride’s Favorite Memory: Exchanging vows. My husband had some apprehension about speaking in public, but it was such a genuine moment for us where everything and everyone faded into the background. We wrote our own vows and sharing what we [...]

By April Allman|2017-09-15T08:30:00-04:00September 15, 2017|Wedding Celebrations|

What To Do This Weekend

The Waterfront Botanical Gardens celebrates its official Groundbreaking this weekend with various festivities. The Groundbreaking ceremony will feature music, light refreshments, words from political and religious leaders, and hot air balloon by Skycab Balloons. The Gardens will also host the First Annual Homebrew Fair, complete with a homebrew contest, vendors, and the opportunity to learn about the agriculture and craftsmanship of brewing beer. Lastly, the annual reGeneration Fair 2017 will feature food trucks, live music, environmental displays, and activities for guests of all ages. Louisville Visual Art will also host a Plein Air Paint Out onsite.See below for some fun weekend offerings:Surround yourself [...]

By April Allman|2018-07-02T15:29:48-04:00September 14, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

Nicole Atkins’ Attire in Her Casual Work Environment

Survival Skills: Laura Rice’s Six Suggestions for Changing Careers

“Everybody struggles with something…” How she is combatting mental illness

Lunch Plus Fun: Pick Up Some Hot Chicken and Head to the Park

How This DIY Bride Made Her Wedding More Sentimental

What To Do This Weekend

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