Cookout at the Vineyard: Redefining Wine Country Gatherings Through Philanthropy, Culture, and Advocacy

By Chris James     Cookout at the Vineyard Leadership Team   Courtesy: Chester Cooley   In the heart of Sonoma County, California – where rolling vineyards stretch toward the horizon and world-class wines flow as freely as conversation – something deeply personal is taking shape. Cookout at the Vineyard is not just another wine country event. It’s a cultural experience, a homecoming and a powerful act of representation led by co-founders Tahlia Suggs and Courtney Summers. What began as a dinner-table vision has grown into a movement – one that blends the soulful [...]

LIST | Events leading up to Kentucky Derby 2026

By Chris James -- Derby season is right around the corner and the rollout of events leading up to Kentucky Derby 152 are being announced. Today's Woman has put together a list of happenings in Louisville leading up to America's Favorite Race. Photo: Julie/Adobe Stock   Taste of Derby Festival – Apr. 21 More than 100 local food and beverage makers will be on hand for what’s being called an unforgettable evening of “incredible flavors, festive vibes, and feel-good impact.” This event is held at Louisville Slugger Field and supports Dare to Care [...]

Inside Louisville’s Cat Café Helping More Than 18,000 Cats Find Loving Homes

The Patton Family By Chris James In the heart of the vibrant Highlands neighborhood, there’s a place where the sound of espresso machines blends with the gentle purrs of cats. It’s not your typical café. At Purrfect Day Café, guests come for coffee or cocktails, but they often leave with something much more meaningful – connection. For co-owner Tricia Patton, the mission has always been simple – creating a welcoming space where people can relax while helping the furry friends find loving homes. “We wanted to create a place with a true “purr-pose,” [...]

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 [...]

Chica’s Cantina adds Mexican inspired flare to Louisville’s Butchertown Neighborhood

Photo by: Krista Prak   By Tabnie Dozier Louisville's Butchertown area is shining brighter due to a new fresh and flavorful addition, Chica's Cantina! The restaurant is owned by Vikrant Multani and Christian Nava, the husband and wife duo behind the well-loved vegan restaurant Shahar.   Vikrant Multani and Christian Nava, owners of Chica's Cantina. Photo by: Krista Prak The Vibes "When I came to Louisville (from California), I realized that street-style tacos just didn’t really exist here—and I missed it. After running Shahar with my husband for seven years, we [...]

Runway to Real Change: The Women Redefining the NFL Experience

By: Tabnie Dozier   Super Bowl Week in various host cities brings huge lights, fan-packed events and sports fanatics from all over. But cleats and helmets aren’t the only things you’ll hear tapping the ground… high heels and high levels of community service also fill the gigantic week. Thanks to dedicated women who lead the Off The Field NFL Wives Association.   Summer League Retreat Community Service   Style, Sisterhood & Service: The Off the Field Story Founded in 2006, this zestful and vital non-profit bridges families, neighborhoods, and football through connections amongst [...]

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