Who’s That Girl? Shahrzad Javid

Shahrzad Javid KENTUCKY KERBY MUSEUM, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT #image_title Shahrzad Javid is a dynamic connector and a powerhouse in the realms of hospitality, tourism, and events. As the Executive Assistant at the iconic Kentucky Derby Museum, she brings organizational finesse and a fervent passion for creating memorable experiences. At the heart of Louisville's most celebrated event, Shahrzad's role is more than just a job—it's her calling to share the city's charm and excitement with the world. A true social enthusiast, Shahrzad thrives on the vibrant Louisville scene, actively engaging in various local organizations [...]

By |2024-07-16T13:45:13-04:00July 16, 2024|Community, Digital Exclusives, Who's That Girl|

Who’s That Girl? Adia Smith Parker

Adia Smith Parker CO-FOUNDER OF PHOENIX STRATEGIES Adia Smith Parker is a distinguished political and philanthropic professional, boasting over 17 years of experience in cross-functional management with a specialization in fundraising, philanthropic advising, and external relationship management. As a founding Partner at Phoenix Strategies since 2013, Adia has been instrumental in driving the firm’s success. Under her guidance, Phoenix Strategies has excelled in creating authentic engagement strategies, contributing to over $200 million dollars in fundraising. The firm prides itself on a small yet adept team capable of delivering personalized services and impactful outcomes across [...]

By |2024-06-24T13:02:47-04:00June 24, 2024|Community, Digital Exclusives, Who's That Girl|

Publishers Blog June 2024 | Don’t Let Your Dreams Expire The Lemon Bar Lesson

Don't Let Your Dreams Expire The Lemon Bar Lesson Sometimes life gives us lemons, and sometimes it gives us lemon bar mix. Recently, I decided to bake lemon bars with my granddaughter, a sweet treat we’d both been looking forward to making together. As I reached for the box of mix that had been sitting on my pantry shelf for over a year, my excitement turned to disappointment when I discovered it was no longer good. That box of lemon bar mix, bought with the intention of creating a joyful memory, had silently expired [...]

By |2024-06-24T12:57:39-04:00June 24, 2024|Digital Exclusives, Publisher's Blog|

Meet the Founder: Jane VanMeter

Meet the Founder By: JP Davis Jane VanMeter is the founder of Trans Safe Action Fund, a group running national ads that are shifting the conversation surrounding trans people towards acceptance.  Q: Tell us about you and your organization, Trans Safe Action Fund.  Jane: I am Jane VanMeter, and I am the founder of Trans Safe Action Fund, an organization whose goal is, as the name says, to make transgender people safe. Trans people are facing an increased number of physical attacks, cultural backlash, and, more recently, a legislative frenzy. We need to [...]

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 [...]

Country Pride: May O’Nays

Meet May O'Nays Photography by: Josh Astor Written by: May O'Nays Like so many country women before her, my mom, Chris, often supplemented our household income selling baked goods from the home kitchen during lean times. In our family we could mark time by noticing which baked goods mom was making. My favorite annual tradition was her Easter Sunday cinnamon rolls. As a pastor, my dad was responsible for reminding people that Christ had risen. As a pastor’s wife, my mom’s self-appointed responsibility was making sure her cinnamon rolls had, too! The [...]

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