Career
Shared Spaces for a Small Company
Sharing an open office space can be a tightrope to walk, but when done correctly, the benefits are able to truly shine. For starters, sharing an open work space allows for thriving collaboration, the foundation of bringing big company ideas to fruition. An open office space allows two or more employees to work closely, without walls or large physical barriers. The lack of physical barriers does not mean a room with no boundaries — there are certainly a few things to address before jumping in to this style of work environment.
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Artisans + Crafters: Debra Lott
Artistry is an ability that comes naturally to many, but some artists often study with those who are more experienced as a way to teach others or enhance their personal skills.
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Artisans + Crafters: Clayton & Crume
As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention, an adage artisan Clay Simpson takes to heart.
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Artisans + Crafters: Laura Moser
Art can be expressed in many different styles—through painting, weaving, pottery, and even in fashion design. Eight years ago Laura Moser needed a hat to wear to her first visit to the Kentucky Derby. Instead of buying one, she purchased a base and adorned it to create the perfect headpiece to accent her dress. She continued to create hats year after year for each Derby, drawing the admiration from friends and family. They asked her to make hats for them as well.
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Artisans + Crafters: Dru Pilmer
Dru Pilmer has been creating art ever since she was a child and could, as she says, “hold anything in my hand.” Her first commissioned work was when she was just 16, painting a mural for the geriatric ward of the Mississippi State Mental Hospital.
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Artisans + Crafters: Kevin Schultz
Drawing upon artistic techniques from the past often inspires a modern-day artist to create new pieces of work. Such is the case for artist and art teacher Kevin Schultz. She looks for ways to expand her knowledge as she endeavors to use newly-discovered skills, not only in her work, but as a way to teach her students at New Albany High School.
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The Tale of Two Women (Tech) Professionals
Our city is teeming with intelligent, accomplished businesswomen making an impact on our community. Recent college grads, seasoned account executives, and future CEOs come together to create Louisville’s robust professional community — unafraid to work hard and make their dreams a reality. These two women are making waves in the technology and UX design fields.
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Artisans + Crafters: Hollie Rich
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Finding the right pillows to complement her furniture is what inspired Hollie Rich to become a solopreneur and start her pillow cover design business, Stuck on Hue.
Artisans + Crafters: Erika Wooldridge
Pursuing a dream can be exhilarating and stressful, but Erika Wooldridge took the plunge two years ago to become a fashion designer and start her business, Vintage Van Stella.
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A Q&A With Two Marketing Professionals
We sat down with two women – one experienced and one new – who are making waves in the marketing field to hear their stories, experiences, and advice.
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What Works for Her Might be Great Gift Ideas
Holly Murphy chose a profession that combines the precision of her father’s engineering career and the medical knowledge of her mother’s nursing career. “I liked the medical field and wanted an active job that was both dynamic and would allow me...
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What Works for Gwen Mooney?
Like the ducks serenely swimming in the lakes outside her office window at Cave Hill Cemetery, Gwen Mooney moves calmly on the surface of her days, but underneath she is briskly paddling.Like the ducks serenely swimming in the lakes outside her...
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