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Publishers Blog October 2024 | The Power of Serving Another’s Dream: A Path to Your Own Fulfillment

There’s a beautiful tension many women experience throughout their lives—the balance between pursuing our own ambitions and dedicating ourselves to the dreams of others. We often find ourselves standing at the intersection of personal aspirations and the selfless act of supporting someone else’s vision. It can feel like a sacrifice, and at times, we wonder if we’re delaying or even abandoning our own purpose. But what if the very act of serving someone else’s dream is part of the path toward fulfilling our own? I recently found myself reflecting on this paradox [...]

By Jefferson Richardson|2024-11-12T12:34:07-05:00October 8, 2024|Digital Exclusives, Publisher's Blog|

A Journey of Hope Kim Landrum’s Fight

“I felt fortunate because I was so comfortable at the Brown Cancer Center,” she said. “I knew it was a safe place for me.” #image_title Up to date on her mammograms, Kim Landrum was concerned when a self-exam revealed a lump on her breast. Right away, Kim visited her doctor for imaging tests, which produced suspicious results. The next day, a biopsy was performed to test three spots – two lumps and one lymph node. All three spots came back malignant. In August 2019, Kim was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (breast [...]

By Jefferson Richardson|2024-11-12T12:38:20-05:00October 8, 2024|Breast Cancer, Cancer, Digital Exclusives, Health & Wellness, Pink Woman, Sisterhood|

Twisted Pink | The Anatomy of Resilience: How One Woman’s Battle with Breast Cancer Led to a National Movement

#xs In the summer of 2013, with three young children at home, Caroline Johnson was delivered the kind of unrelenting clarity on life-altering news can deliver: It’s Cancer. Caroline’s son was born with a rare genetic deletion now known as BBSOAS. His condition, a mosaic of epilepsy, developmental delays, and autism, became the crucible in which Caroline learned the art of advocacy. “The medical and healthcare experiences with my son equipped me to advocate for myself after my breast cancer diagnosis,” she says, “I asked important questions to all health professionals, sought [...]

By Jefferson Richardson|2024-10-08T09:27:37-04:00October 8, 2024|Breast Cancer, Cancer, Digital Exclusives, Health & Wellness, Pink Woman, Sisterhood|

A New Era of Fellowship: Women of the Odd Fellows

by Tuesday L. Thorn Photos by Odd Fellow, Carl Armijo Their motto, “Friendship, Love, and Truth,” encapsulates a set of values that extended beyond mere camaraderie. They believe in the social good of assisting one another in times of hardship, be it through financial support or emotional solidarity. In this sense, they are the radicals, pushing against the grain of an individualistic society by arguing for the power of collective care. In 1819, a small gathering of men in Baltimore did something peculiar—they formed a fraternity not based on wealth, power, or [...]

By Jefferson Richardson|2024-09-12T09:58:25-04:00September 12, 2024|Digital Exclusives|

A Conversation with Filmmaker Lagueria Davis on Her Journey to ‘Black Barbie’

#image_title From Coding to Cameras: by Tawana Bain Getting to know Danie Powell, Co-owner of Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop, In Her Own Words On a sunny afternoon, with just 30 minutes notice, I quickly retreated to my home office to prepare for an impromptu Zoom call that promised to be as enlightening as it was inspiring. On the other side of the screen was Lagueria Davis, a filmmaker whose journey from computer science to the creative apex of filmmaking epitomized the essence of turning passion into purpose. Though [...]

By Jefferson Richardson|2024-09-12T09:42:02-04:00September 11, 2024|Digital Exclusives|

Danie Powell From Farm Girl to Bourbon “Savant”

Photos by Dante Wheat Getting to know Danie Powell, Co-owner of Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop, In Her Own Words TW: Tell our readers a little bit about you DE: I grew up in a small town on the Oregon Coast, where I lived the farm life surrounded by horses, chickens, dogs, sheep, and a variety of other animals. I eventually became a science major at the University of Oregon and went on to earn my Master’s degree in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine. Before moving to Louisville in 2020, I [...]

By Jefferson Richardson|2024-09-12T09:41:40-04:00September 11, 2024|Digital Exclusives|