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Cynthia Torp’s Passion for Design Built her Business

By Brigid Morrissey If you think that a woman can’t thrive in the field of construction, you’re wrong. Just ask Cynthia Torp. “There have been several instances, at least in the beginning, where I would be sitting in a construction meeting, and the men in the room would try and explain things to me, but I didn’t need them to explain; I understood everything. It’s always a little harder as a woman, especially in my generation.”My generation. As in the generation of empowered women who forged a path so millennials like this writer can have [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-16T08:30:00-04:00September 16, 2016|Passions|

How This Way to Go Woman! Winner Made a Difficult Start in Louisville a New Passion

Lenae Price is married to Jordan price, and has a daughter, Billie age 4. Way to Go Woman! Winner Lenae Price is the director of Philanthropy & Outreach at the Jewish Community of Louisville.Lenae and her husband moved from New York City to Louisville to work for a nonprofit, which didn’t work out, but they decided to stay in Louisville. “With no support system and our first child on the way, we were in an incredibly difficult situation,” she says.“However, we didn’t let that stop us from making the best of our new life in Louisville. [...]

By April Allman|2018-09-10T11:45:52-04:00September 15, 2016|Way to Go Woman|

Win Tickets to the 43rd Annual Taste of Louisville!

We’re giving TWO lucky winners a chance to attend this year’s Taste of Louisville on October 5 at Louisville Executive Aviation at Bowman Field! Each winner will receive two tickets to experience the best food in the city. Taste why Louisville is one of the biggest foodie cities around as over 30 local restaurants compete for the best of the best title. Bring your appetite!See Official Rules for details. Our two lucky winners are Catie Sparks and Rebecca Evans!

By April Allman|2016-09-15T08:00:00-04:00September 15, 2016|Today's Family Now|

What She Says is the Biggest Obstacle to Weight Loss

Cindy Brown says there is hope for the woman who wants to be thinner and still wants to live a busy, normal life.By Brigid Morrissey If necessary, Cindy recommends nutrition supplements for her clients to meet their specific needs. Cindy Brown struggled with her weight as a youngster. Her childhood consisted of trips to the dietitian, yo-yoing numbers on the scale, and less than appetizing meals. “I was told at age 5 that I was borderline diabetic and would be diagnosed before I was 30,” she says. Now,at Cindy’s business, Cedar Grove Wellness Center in [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-14T08:30:00-04:00September 14, 2016|Exercise|

Amelia is Helping Others Start Businesses Here

By Megan M. SeckmanJet black hair offset with a striking platinum streak. Simple jeans and a classy top punctuated by an arresting pair of 4-inch heels. From afar, you can gather that there is more to Amelia Gandara’s personality than just business. Inside, there is the heart of an artist. Amelia, 27, is the director of commercialization and engagement for EnterpriseCorp, a branch of Greater Louisville Inc. Her department is responsible for helping startups launch their companies and keeping the talent in Louisville. Amelia credits her ability to help her clients’ actualize their innovative concepts [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-13T08:30:00-04:00September 13, 2016|Before She Goes|

China Opened the Eyes of this Puppet Master

Nora Christensen’s Turning Point may not have changed the direction of her life, but it certainly did change her.By Lucy M. PritchettNora is executive director and puppeteer (also known as The Puppet Lady) of Squallis Puppeteers in Louisville. Last year she was invited to be part of an educational project in Xiang-E, China, a village in which hundreds of children died when poorly built school buildings collapsed during an earthquake in 2008. The project was established by University of Louisville math professor Wei-Bin Zeng. “I was to join the music and language arts teachers from [...]

By April Allman|2024-11-24T17:18:17-05:00September 12, 2016|Turning Point|

Cynthia Torp’s Passion for Design Built her Business

How This Way to Go Woman! Winner Made a Difficult Start in Louisville a New Passion

Win Tickets to the 43rd Annual Taste of Louisville!

What She Says is the Biggest Obstacle to Weight Loss

Amelia is Helping Others Start Businesses Here

China Opened the Eyes of this Puppet Master

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