We See You, Sis: Molly Jones

Fulfilling a Legacy of Hope: After losing her son to suicide six years ago, Molly Jones founded a nonprofit and a music festival to help raise awareness about mental health. Written by Lennie Omalza| Photo by Mary Helen Nunn “I want to help mankind.” That was the final line on the note that Pete Jones left for his family when he ended his life in 2016. Since then, his mother and siblings have been doing all they can to fulfill his wish. “He was such a great guy,” Molly Jones says of her son Pete, [...]

By |2022-12-02T13:21:08-05:00December 1, 2022|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

Publisher’s Blog: December 2022

Hold Space for Her Written by Tawana Bain | Photo by Tawana Bain Recently I was presented with the opportunity to support a dear friend who was being recognized for her outstanding leadership and noteworthy accomplishments. As I looked around the stunning event space and at all the beautiful people in attendance, the highlight for me was her, and the overwhelming joy it gave me to see her celebrated and honored for the amazing woman she is.    While only a select few were invited, I was caught off guard by some dismissive energy. Some [...]

By |2022-11-30T21:10:34-05:00December 1, 2022|Publisher's Blog|

The December Issue Is Out!

The December issue is here and we’re closing out 2022, celebrating the holiday season and preparing for  2023 with health, wealth and happiness on our minds. There’s plenty of good reads in this issue including the following standouts: Mayor Greg Fischer Looks Back. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer reflects on the trials and triumphs of his historic 12-year term that is coming to an end. Rest is a Revolutionary Act. Hannah L. Drake explains why rest is more than a form of self-care especially for Black women. Cheers to the Holidays. Damaris Phillips mixes up a [...]

By |2022-12-01T11:46:53-05:00December 1, 2022|Digital Exclusives, Featured|

Downtown for the Holidays

Festive Fringe: Andree blazer, $72, and IC Collection pants, $92, at Tunie’s; Velvet Outlaw fringe top, $50, at velvetoutlaw.com; 60s faux leopard coat, $120, at The Nitty Gritty; Sondra Roberts quilted clutch, $79, at Belle Monde. The vintage chic ambiance of our city’s newest boutique hotel, The Grady, provides the perfect setting for a sustainable, slow fashion twist on glam party style. Written & Styled by Christine Fellingham with Jazzlin Hamilton and Samantha Coburn | Photographed by Kylene White with photo assistant William Kolb | Hair by Andrea Gregory | Makeup by Jeannie [...]

By |2022-12-01T01:03:25-05:00December 1, 2022|Life & Style|

Getting Help for Your Pelvic Floor Disorder

If you’re a woman age 40 or older, chances are high that you have had a few grown up “accidents.” Due to the embarrassing nature, mum’s been the word while you find temporary ways to cope as your potty mishaps become more frequent. Written by Sarah Kinbar | Illustration by Branden Barker The good news is there is help besides buying an endless supply of panty liners, pads or protective undergarments. The condition is called pelvic floor disorder and it’s treatable. Dr. Andrew Doering of the Norton Urogynecology Center in Louisville says there are a [...]

By |2022-11-17T14:25:05-05:00November 17, 2022|Health & Wellness, Health Check|

Let’s Talk About Sex: A Vibrant Sex Life at Any Age

Can you be “too old” to have sex? They don’t call it your golden years for nothing! Written by Coralie McEachron, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Sex Therapist | Illustration by Branden Barker And yet, despite 65% of Americans aged 65-80 still wanting sex, over half were not sexually active, with some of these folks still having desire without a guarantee of sexual fulfillment. According to the experts, there is no expiration date on touch. Despite women experiencing a variety of changes with age, creating, redefining, exploring and playing with their relationship(s) with sex and intimacy, is necessary. [...]

By |2022-11-11T14:43:09-05:00November 11, 2022|Community & Sisterhood, Let's Talk About Sex|
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