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From the Heart: Mompreneur & Cardiologist Brings Innovative Hands-Only CPR Training Across the U.S.

Lorrel E.B. Toft, M.D., F.A.C.C. By: Tabnie Dozier A loved one or colleague is suffering cardiac arrest...are you ready to respond and help save their life? This is a daunting but realistic scenario that affects thousands of Americans every year. Lorrel Toft, MD is working to educate the majority of us, non-medical professionals, to be able to effectively preform hands-only CPR through her company. "CardiacSTAR was birthed first out of my clinical experience as a critical care cardiologist in Kentucky. I had many patients who suffered cardiac arrest and their bodies [...]

By Storytelling|2026-02-16T23:51:37-05:00February 11, 2026|Career, Community, Digital Exclusives, Featured, Giving Back, Health & Wellness, Heart Health, Ladies Who Launch, Money & Career, We See You Sis, Wellness|

Cardinal Service: Meet The University of Louisville’s Women in Philanthropy

By: Tabnie Dozier Giving, granting, and good times! Those are the pillars of a dynamic new entity within the University of Louisville, properly titled, Women in Philanthropy. The nonprofit was birthed in May 2025 after 2022 Alumna of the Year Lucy Helm wanted to give back to the University in a significant way. After multiple meetings and research from members of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving teams…UofL followed successful programming at other universities and started its own. Program founders pictured from left to right: Valerie Combs – Director of Engagement and Annual Giving. Mary [...]

By Storytelling|2026-02-16T23:55:08-05:00January 26, 2026|Career, Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Giving Back, Ladies Who Launch, Living, Money & Career, Passions, Today's Woman Now|

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|

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|

Puppy Kisses Await at the WOW Galentine’s Bash 2025!

Written by and sponsored by Amanda Dare at Woman-Owned Wallet Hey bestie, have you ever been kissed by a puppy? If not, you're in for a treat at the WOW Galentine's Bash 2025! This year, we're bringing you the fluffiest, most heart-melting attraction yet—the Puppy Kissing Booth, proudly sponsored by Fat Heads Rescue. Whether you're a lifelong dog lover or just looking for an excuse to snuggle an adorable pup, this booth is the perfect place to get your dose of tail wags and puppy love. Why You Need to Stop By Picture [...]

By Jefferson|2025-02-04T09:10:23-05:00February 4, 2025|Best For You, Career, Community, Digital Exclusives, Don't Miss This, Entertainment, Events, Events, Featured, Giving Back|

Arts Insider: BACH+ – The First Annual Epiphanytide Concert

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider WHEN: Sunday, January 26, 2025 @ 3:00pm. WHERE: Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd., Louisville, KY **Admission is FREE thanks to generous donors to this Concert Series. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit their mission partner Bellewood and Brooklawn. A reception will follow. “The Concert Series at Second Presbyterian Church was begun many years ago as a way to reach the wider community of Louisville with music that both engages the mind and stirs the spirit,” explains Jim Rittenhouse, Director of Worship & Music Ministry at [...]

By Jefferson|2025-01-23T09:03:38-05:00January 23, 2025|Best For You, Caregiving, Community, Digital Exclusives, Featured, Giving Back, Health & Wellness, Health Check, The Weigh In|

From the Heart: Mompreneur & Cardiologist Brings Innovative Hands-Only CPR Training Across the U.S.

Cardinal Service: Meet The University of Louisville’s Women in Philanthropy

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

Jackie Joseph: Baking with Heart and Purpose 🍰

Puppy Kisses Await at the WOW Galentine’s Bash 2025!

Arts Insider: BACH+ – The First Annual Epiphanytide Concert

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