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Home for the Holidays | Wednesday’s Child Connecting Children With Their Forever Home

The holiday season brings with it a heightened urgency for children and teens in the foster care and child welfare systems who are seeking a forever home. Wednesday’s Child works year-round to support these kids, foster parents, and adoptive families, aiming to connect all children in Louisville and across the Commonwealth to a loving home. The genesis of Wednesday’s Child is rooted in WLKY’s weekly news segments beginning in 1980, with iconic former news anchor and current Wednesday’s Child Chairperson Emeritus Liz Everman presenting profiles of older children still awaiting adoption. The outpouring of compassion [...]

By Jefferson Richardson|2024-12-02T16:34:35-05:00December 2, 2024|Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Featured, We See You Sis|

Family & Children’s Place Welcomes Elea Mihou Fox as New President and CEO

We See You Sis! Family & Children’s Place, a cornerstone institution in Louisville dedicated to preventing child abuse and fostering family well-being, is excited to announce Elea Mihou Fox as its new president and CEO starting January 6, 2025. This significant appointment comes as part of the organization's enduring commitment to strengthen community ties and enhance support systems for children and families across the region. Elea Mihou Fox, a seasoned leader with a rich background in philanthropy and community development, transitions into this pivotal role with a robust vision aimed at expanding the organization's impact. [...]

By Tawana Bain|2024-11-25T10:06:34-05:00November 25, 2024|Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Featured, We See You Sis|

Leadership Louisville | Why Giving Back Is the Ultimate Career Power Move

Leadership Louisville | Why Giving Back Is the Ultimate Career Power Move Written by Holly Prather, COO, Leadership Louisville When you think about climbing the career ladder, you probably picture late nights at the office, back-to-back meetings, and always reaching for the next promotion. Sound familiar? But there’s a little secret not everyone talks about that can give you an edge and make a difference: getting involved in community leadership. I know what you’re thinking— who has time for that?! I hear you. But I’m not talking about adding another thing to your already packed [...]

By Cat Louis|2024-11-12T15:42:50-05:00November 12, 2024|Career, Digital Exclusives, Money & Career|

Publishers Blog November 2024 | Living: Not Just Existing

There’s a line I’ve hummed a hundred times, barely aware of the power in the words: “Everybody dies, but not everybody lives.” It’s from a song by Nicki Minaj, and while I’ve sung it absentmindedly, I recently caught myself truly reflecting on what I was saying. Those words hold a depth we sometimes overlook in the rush of daily life. If everyone dies, but not everyone lives, then what does it mean to truly live? Are we simply existing, or are we actively embracing life, creating memories and moments that matter? In the song, [...]

By Cat Louis|2024-11-12T12:59:30-05:00November 12, 2024|Digital Exclusives, Publisher's Blog|

Who’s That Girl? Emma Hutchens, Chief of People, Impossible Foods

Emma Hutchens serves as Chief People Officer at Impossible Foods, and is uniquely skilled in driving business results through team member engagement. Emma joined Impossible Foods in February 2024, bringing over fifteen years of human resources experience. She is a recognized leader in organizational design, change management, developing innovative people strategies, and designing frameworks and programs that engage people and drive business growth. Prior to Impossible Foods she held Chief Human Resources Officer positions at Heaven Hill in Louisville, KY and Stoli Group in New York, NY. She started her career at Brown-Forman, [...]

By Cat Louis|2024-11-12T15:43:32-05:00November 12, 2024|Community, Digital Exclusives, Who's That Girl|

Who’s That Girl? Kathy Knotts

Kathy Knotts serves as the Grants Officer for the Gheens Foundation, one of Kentucky’s largest independent private foundations. Kathy helps to oversee approximately $8 million in grants annually in the greater Louisville area, supporting public urban education, human and social services, quality of place, and the arts. The Foundation has distributed over $165,000,000 in charitable grants since its inception. This role provides a unique opportunity to get to know hundreds of people who are working daily, and with heart, to improve lives in Louisville. Kathy came to The Gheens Foundation in 2014 after serving [...]

By Jefferson Richardson|2024-11-12T12:32:59-05:00October 8, 2024|Community, Digital Exclusives, Who's That Girl|