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Who’s That Girl? Marita A. Willis

Marita A. Willis is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. She and her husband, Robert E. Willis, grew up together in the Park Hill neighborhood, married 48 years ago, had two beautiful children, and built their life here in the bluegrass state. She attended the University of Louisville and has built a career in the banking industry and the non-profit sector. She is a champion for her community and is dedicated to removing barriers, cultivating a sense of purpose and empowering people to rise above their circumstances. She worked at PNC Bank as the Vice President [...]

By Josh Ison|2024-01-26T13:47:17-05:00January 26, 2024|Community, Digital Exclusives, Who's That Girl|

How a Love of Pilates and Fitness Lead to a New Career

By Susan Viers In 2020, after fifteen years as a stay-at-home mom, I was ready to return to the work force. Covid had hit, I had some changes in my personal life, and my children were getting older. As I contemplated my future, I first submitted my resume for a government relations position, which was similar to jobs I held previously. That didn’t feel right or fulfilling, and I kept searching. Covid changed all of us and I was looking for a career that felt different: I wanted to make a significant difference in the [...]

By Josh Ison|2024-01-26T13:52:01-05:00January 25, 2024|Digital Exclusives, Health & Wellness, Healthy Choices, Wellness|

Mom Boss Chronicles: 5 Lessons for Thriving in Your Career in the Early Years

Andrea Ghooray It was 2:34 am, and the faint whimpering of my 11-week-old son pierced the silence—a one-minute warning that my measly three hours of sleep were done for the night.I knew it was exactly 2:34 am because I jotted down notes each night just to feel a little less crazy in the process. Bouncing, soothing, feeding would now consume me until my sweet child mercifully dozed off or until the sun came up, making it a little less frowned upon to down 12oz of coffee and trudge through these early newborn days. In those [...]

By Josh Ison|2024-01-26T13:59:03-05:00January 25, 2024|Digital Exclusives, Ladies Who Launch, Money & Career|

Celebrating the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood

Tawana Bain This is a tribute to Moms! In my opinion, every day is Mother's Day! Motherhood is a journey that spans a lifetime, weaving intricate tapestries of love, sacrifice, challenges, triumphs, and embarrassments, to name a few! Each mom's story is unique, absent a one-size-fits-all manual or a perfect set of predefined tools for greatness. Some of us have experienced an overwhelming amount of joy and pride at our children’s accomplishments, while others have experienced inexplicable tragedies or loss that, unless you've experienced it too, there's no way to relate. I also believe [...]

By Josh Ison|2024-01-26T14:01:17-05:00January 25, 2024|Digital Exclusives, Publisher's Blog|

Women Who Launch – WENDY NOVAK

In the pages of her new book, "Diabetes and Me: Living a Healthy and Empowered Life in the Face of Diabetes," Wendy L. Novak, a Louisville philanthropist, reveals her remarkable journey of resilience and inspiration as someone living with Type 1 diabetes. Her book, released on November 14, 2023, aims to demonstrate that despite the challenges, individuals with this diagnosis can pursue and achieve their aspirations. Profits from the book sales contribute to the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. Novak, the driving force behind the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute under Norton Healthcare and [...]

By Josh Ison|2023-12-19T09:57:22-05:00December 14, 2023|Digital Exclusives, Ladies Who Launch|

She’s Making an Impact at 102 – Margaret Pederson

At the remarkable age of 102, Margaret Pederson stands as a leader and inspiration for kindness and unity, nurturing a movement that began five years ago and continues to resonate through Glenwood, Minnesota, and even within the local community of Louisville, where Margaret served as a speaker for the Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Center at the UofL Trager Institute. Initially sparked by a desire to counteract prevailing negativity in the country, Margaret's vision has evolved into an initiative embraced by both the young and old within the community, touching ages 3 to [...]

By Josh Ison|2024-11-24T17:18:19-05:00December 14, 2023|Community, Digital Exclusives, Ladies Who Launch, Today's Transitions Now, We See You Sis, What She's Changing, What We Love|

Who’s That Girl? Marita A. Willis

How a Love of Pilates and Fitness Lead to a New Career

Mom Boss Chronicles: 5 Lessons for Thriving in Your Career in the Early Years

Celebrating the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood

Women Who Launch – WENDY NOVAK

She’s Making an Impact at 102 – Margaret Pederson

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