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Redefining the Rules: A Profile on Queer Kentucky’s New Executive Director

Redefining the Rules Written By: Belle Townsend “I immediately knew I was gay, and I immediately knew to hide it.” When Missy Spears was in the first grade, her family moved to Cincinnati. Upon her departure, her first grade class signed a letter for her to keep. Among those signatures was the handwriting of Spears’ best friend and crush, Alison. After writing “I Love Alison” on the back of that paper as a means of practicing her cursive, Spears’ mom found the letter. Spears remembers this vividly, and she remembers the [...]

By Olivia Bickett|2024-06-14T12:36:21-04:00June 14, 2024|Career, Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Featured|

Women Who Play to Win | Gabi Leon

GABI LEON PROFESSIONAL POLE VAULTER Photo by Julie Fuster Few events blend grace, power, and precision like pole vaulting. Among the elite competitors stands Gabi Leon, whose journey to professional pole vaulting is as inspiring as it is unique. Gabi’s path to pole vaulting was an unexpected one, filled with trials, triumphs, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Gabi’s journey began unexpectedly in high school. Initially passionate about soccer, a persistent algebra teacher convinced her to try pole vaulting. “I was terrified at first,” Gabi recalls, “but I fell in love with [...]

By Jefferson|2024-05-22T18:32:21-04:00May 22, 2024|Career, Digital Exclusives, Life & Style, Passions|

FUELING CHAMPIONS | Stirring Up the Sports World with Innovative Nutrition Strategies That Empower Athletes and Break Barriers

FUELING CHAMPIONS Stirring Up the Sports World with Innovative Nutrition Strategies That Empower Athletes and Break Barriers Written by Jessica R. Emily Lepping & Sean Smith Emily Lepping’s transformation from a university nutritionist to a pioneering entrepreneur in the sports nutrition industry encapsulates a journey of passion, innovation, and relentless dedication to athlete wellness and performance. Initially uncertain about her path while studying nutrition at Western Kentucky University, Emily found her passion ignited unexpectedly when she was given the opportunity to lead a sports nutrition initiative by the campus dietitian. This role involved [...]

By Jefferson|2024-05-23T15:37:09-04:00May 22, 2024|Career, Digital Exclusives, Health & Wellness, Life & Style, Money & Career|

Mental Game | Unleashing the Power of Mind Over Matter in Sports

MENTAL GAME Written by Beth Rush #image_title Sports is a mental game as much as it is a physical one. While your training is critical, you need a motivated and healthy mindset before entering competitions. The struggles of being an athlete can be overbearing, but there are ways to overcome them. How do women in sports overcome these challenges and achieve their goals? They find motivation and do whatever it takes. Here’s what athletes say about mental health and staying on top of their game. How does mental health impact your game? The [...]

By Jefferson|2024-11-24T17:18:19-05:00May 22, 2024|Career, Celebrating the Years, Digital Exclusives, Health & Wellness, Life & Style, Travel|

The Journey of a Tennis Prodigy

THE JOURNEY OF A TENNIS PRODUGY WRITTEN BY: JENNY J. PHOTOS BY: SEAN Mcinnis #image_title In the world of competitive tennis, the journey to becoming a professional athlete is often a tale of individual triumph. However, for Julie Roberts, her ascent in the sport is as much a story of maternal dedication and support as it is about her own burgeoning talent. Julie, who is now following in the formidable footsteps of her mother, former tennis pro Courtney Roberts, embodies the spirit of determination and passion. Their story, a vivid tapestry of commitment, [...]

By Jefferson|2024-05-23T11:04:50-04:00May 21, 2024|Career, Digital Exclusives, Life & Style, Passions|

Derby 150 Shop Local & Woman Owned Guide

WINE & DINE Black Jockeys Lounge Downtown blackjockeyslounge.com 630 @ Fourth Stree, Louisville, KY (502) 587-0526 In the heart of a world paused by the pandemic, a unique venture was born, one that would transcend the temporary stillness to celebrate a rich and often overlooked heritage. The founding of the Black Jockeys Lounge is a story of inspiration, partnership, and transformation. Amidst the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, Tawana Bain found an opportunity to collaborate with PPATH (Project to Protect African American Turf History), a move that would set the stage for something extraordinary. [...]

By Jefferson|2024-04-11T11:07:14-04:00April 11, 2024|Career, Derby, Digital Exclusives|

Redefining the Rules: A Profile on Queer Kentucky’s New Executive Director

Women Who Play to Win | Gabi Leon

FUELING CHAMPIONS | Stirring Up the Sports World with Innovative Nutrition Strategies That Empower Athletes and Break Barriers

Mental Game | Unleashing the Power of Mind Over Matter in Sports

The Journey of a Tennis Prodigy

Derby 150 Shop Local & Woman Owned Guide

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