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Finding Harmony: How JCPS Choir Director Talor Byrd Builds Community Through Music and Love

By Chris James At Fern Creek High School, the sound of voices lifting in unison is more than music—it’s healing. It’s hope. At the center of it all stands Talor Byrd, Director of Choral Activities, whose purpose is as clear as the notes her students sing. “The music’s great, but the kids are the priority. I just want them to have as many high-quality experiences as possible,” she said. The Starting Point Byrd’s journey into education began not with a single moment, but with a series of transformative ones. Growing up in Louisville, [...]

By Storytelling|2025-10-07T11:14:28-04:00October 6, 2025|Career, Community, Digital Exclusives, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Featured, Giving Back, Money & Career, We See You Sis|

Where Confidence Blossoms: Inside Louisville’s Favorite Med Spa

By Tabnie Dozier Nestled in the heart of Louisville is a place where beauty meets purpose, and self-confidence is more than a treatment, it’s a transformation. At Bellatox Boutique, clients don’t just walk in for aesthetic services; they step into a space where relationships are nurtured, and every guest is treated like a friend. Beauty is just the Beginning From the moment you arrive, there’s an energy in the air, uplifting, empowering, and deeply personal. The team members at Bellatox believes that beauty is more than skin deep. Their mission is simple yet [...]

By Storytelling|2025-09-18T18:38:02-04:00September 15, 2025|Community, Digital Exclusives, Explore Louisville, Health & Wellness, Living Beautifully, Wellness|

Stephanie Terry: Breaking Barriers, Building Community

By: Tabnie Dozier Evansville, Indiana Mayor Stephanie Terry. Stephanie Terry still remembers the night she knew she was ready to run for mayor. Sitting in church during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in January 2023, she heard a sermon that pressed the congregation with a simple but powerful question: “If not now, when?” She couldn’t shake the gut-feeling that God was calling her to step into the moment. “That night, I went home and told my husband, ‘Let’s go,’” Terry said. “I couldn’t let it go.” Months later, Evansville voters elected [...]

By Storytelling|2025-09-15T17:14:36-04:00September 11, 2025|Career, Community, Digital Exclusives, Featured, Money & Career, We See You Sis|

From Grief to Grace: How Ashlee Johnson is Rebuilding Lives Through the Street Widows Foundation

By Chris James When Ashlee Johnson speaks, her words pulse with lived truth—raw, resolute, and profoundly human. As the founder of the Street Widows Foundation, Johnson is leading a movement born not from charity, but from necessity. A necessity that emerged from a devastating personal loss, shaped by public crisis, and powered by a deep-seated commitment to healing a wounded community. “I became a widow at 29,” Johnson says, plainly. “I lost my husband Tiwuan to gun violence. After that, I looked around and realized—there just weren’t spaces for people like me. People grieving [...]

By Storytelling|2025-09-15T16:57:16-04:00September 11, 2025|Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Ladies Who Launch, We See You Sis|

Game Changers: Uchenna Kanu Brings Global Grit to Racing Louisville

Written by Amanda Dare | Sponsored by Woman-Owned Wallet “I’ve been doing this for a while. I don’t have any fear. I believe in myself and what I can do.” – Uchenna Kanu From Nigerian Streets to International Pitches Uchenna Kanu's journey from the bustling streets of Aba, Nigeria, to the professional soccer fields of the NWSL is nothing short of inspiring. As a child, she and her brother sold oranges and water to support their family. These early experiences instilled in her a resilience and determination that would fuel her soccer career. [...]

By womanownedwallet|2025-06-02T16:12:30-04:00June 30, 2025|Community, Digital Exclusives|

Game Changers: Katie Lund – The Guardian of Racing Louisville

Written by Amanda Dare | Sponsored by Woman-Owned Wallet “I just want to be the best that I can be for this team and continue to make saves that can win and keep us in games.” – Katie Lund From Plano to the Pros Katie Lund's journey from Plano, Texas, to becoming the stalwart goalkeeper for Racing Louisville FC is a testament to her dedication and resilience. Standing at 6'1", her commanding presence between the posts is matched by her impressive skill set. After collegiate stints at TCU and the University of Arkansas, where [...]

By womanownedwallet|2025-06-02T16:13:00-04:00June 23, 2025|Community, Digital Exclusives|

Finding Harmony: How JCPS Choir Director Talor Byrd Builds Community Through Music and Love

Where Confidence Blossoms: Inside Louisville’s Favorite Med Spa

Stephanie Terry: Breaking Barriers, Building Community

From Grief to Grace: How Ashlee Johnson is Rebuilding Lives Through the Street Widows Foundation

Game Changers: Uchenna Kanu Brings Global Grit to Racing Louisville

Game Changers: Katie Lund – The Guardian of Racing Louisville

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