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Three Outstanding Women in the Arts among 2025 Louisville Visual Art Honorees

On March 21, 2025, Louisville Visual Art (LVA) will host its annual LVA Honors Gala at the historic Seelbach Hilton in downtown Louisville. Since 2018, the event has celebrated 28 individuals whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the local arts community. Four more honorees, including three outstanding women, will be recognized in 2025. The art educators, emerging artists, seasoned artists with a legacy of work, and community leaders honored represent the full spectrum of the visual art life cycle. These awards also reflect LVA’s three strategic pillars of fine art education, local [...]

By Jefferson|2025-03-06T20:05:28-05:00March 6, 2025|Artisans, Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Events, Featured, Life & Style, Style|

Finding Hope and Healing: How Wellspring Helped T. Stallings Rebuild Her Life

It started when she was 16 years old after her mother went to jail. “It” was sex trafficking. T. Stallings was in high school and had three siblings to support. She moved in with a male friend of their mother’s and was introduced to having sex with men for money. “I saw fast money,” Stallings says of how her life changed during that time. “I was needing comfort, and I thought the men would take care of me.” Instead, sex trafficking meant moving constantly and living in hotels. She was making a lot [...]

By Jefferson|2025-03-06T14:26:19-05:00March 4, 2025|Uncategorized|

Louisville is Leading the Charge in Women-Owned Home Service Businesses—And We Love to See It!

Bestie, let’s talk about something amazing happening right here in Louisville. Women are taking over the home service industry, and our city is leading the nation in this movement. According to the latest data, Louisville saw a 53% increase in women-owned home service businesses from 2023 to 2024. To put that into perspective, the national average growth rate is just 11%—so yeah, we’re absolutely crushing it. We didn’t just make the list—we topped it. That’s right, Louisville ranked #1 in new women-owned home service businesses, leaving these other cities trailing behind: Top 5 [...]

By womanownedwallet|2025-03-03T16:44:41-05:00March 3, 2025|Uncategorized|

Show Her the Money: A Candid Conversation on Film, Funding, and Women Who Make It Happen

Hey, Moneymakers! Amanda Dare here! If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that when women come together, magic happens—especially when we’re talking about money, movies, and making big moves. That’s exactly what’s going down at Show Her the Money, a power-packed panel featuring incredible women who are shaping industries, funding businesses, and proving that when women thrive, we all win. And guess what? I’ll be your moderator for the night, making sure the conversation is as inspiring as it is informative. So, who’s joining me on stage? Let’s meet the powerhouse [...]

By womanownedwallet|2025-03-03T16:27:05-05:00March 3, 2025|Community, Digital Exclusives, Events, Uncategorized|

Breaking Barriers Both On and Off Screen: ‘Queen of the Ring’ Brings Wrestling Legend’s Story to Life in Louisville

Dark clouds loomed over Oxmoor Farm as hundreds of extras in 1940s attire scattered for shelter. The storm that interrupted filming of "Queen of the Ring" last summer could have spelled disaster for the independent feature. Instead, it became a testament to the same spirit of determination that drove the film's subject, wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke, to overcome seemingly impossible odds. "Within 45 minutes, we had secured over a million dollar’s worth of equipment and moved 250 people to safety inside Oxmoor Mall," recalls producer BD Gunnell. "There we were, all these people in period [...]

By Heather|2025-03-05T14:27:41-05:00March 2, 2025|Community, Digital Exclusives, Events, Featured|

Jackie Joseph: Baking with Heart and Purpose 🍰

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider When award-winning pastry chef Jackie Joseph participates in Blessings in a Back Pack’s 2025 Pack the Sack event this Saturday, it will not only mark the fourth year for the Eastern Kentucky native, but Joseph’s appearance will also mean something to her on a heartfelt personal level. “Blessings in a Backpack is a charity that's super close to my heart,” began Joseph, who was interviewed by the Arts Insider. “I was actually a child that could have benefitted from this program, so to be able to be a part of a [...]

By Jefferson|2025-03-01T08:09:47-05:00March 1, 2025|Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Don't Miss This, Events, Explore Louisville, Featured, Giving Back, On The Street, This Weekend, Way to Go Woman, What She's Changing|

Three Outstanding Women in the Arts among 2025 Louisville Visual Art Honorees

Finding Hope and Healing: How Wellspring Helped T. Stallings Rebuild Her Life

Louisville is Leading the Charge in Women-Owned Home Service Businesses—And We Love to See It!

Show Her the Money: A Candid Conversation on Film, Funding, and Women Who Make It Happen

Breaking Barriers Both On and Off Screen: ‘Queen of the Ring’ Brings Wrestling Legend’s Story to Life in Louisville

Jackie Joseph: Baking with Heart and Purpose 🍰

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