Living - Todays Woman

Former HR executive turns passion into purpose with Louisville decorating business ‘Yokie’

By Chris James – When the world shut down and shifted into virtual spaces in 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Yolanda Reed noticed something happening in the small talk between colleagues. While navigating her role as a C-suite human resources executive, her colleagues often whispered – thinking she couldn’t hear – about the beautifully designed spaces behind her on camera. What they didn’t know was they were getting a first glimpse of a passion that had been quietly blooming since childhood. That passion has a name – Yokie, a décor and design company built [...]

By Storytelling|2025-11-19T14:47:14-05:00November 19, 2025|Career, Christmas, Community, Digital Exclusives, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Family, Featured, Holidays, Home Decor, Living, Money & Career, Style, Today's Woman Now, We See You Sis, Who's That Girl|

The 65th Art: Neeta Mittal and the Transformative Story of LXV Wines

By: Tabnie Dozier In the golden, rolling hills of Paso Robles, California—where vineyards stretch like brushstrokes across the land, Neeta Mittal is planting and growing her legacy. As one of the first Indian women to own a winery in the United States, Neeta is not simply producing wine; she is sharing a story. Her winery, LXV Wines, is inspired by the ancient Indian concept of the 64 arts—cultural skills that traditionally defined a worldly, expressive, and thoughtful life. At LXV, Mittal believes the 65th art is the one we each write for ourselves. And for [...]

By Storytelling|2025-11-17T21:06:52-05:00November 11, 2025|Digital Exclusives, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Featured, Gifts, Passions, We See You Sis|

Bellatox Boutique Owner Julie Robbins Empowers Women from the Inside and Out

By: Chris James What began as a career in fitness and wellness has blossomed into a thriving two-state beauty and wellness brand led by Julie “Bella” Robbins, owner of Bellatox Boutique. With locations in Indiana and Kentucky, Robbins has turned her passion for care, connection, and confidence into a growing business that’s redefining accessible aesthetics. The Brains Robbins’ journey into the beauty industry wasn’t part of a master plan — it was, as she describes, a “good thing happening on accident.” “My husband was in the military, and I worked security at the [...]

By Storytelling|2025-11-14T01:10:37-05:00November 6, 2025|Career, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Health & Wellness, Healthy Choices, Ladies Who Launch, Living Beautifully, Money & Career, Passions, Today's Woman Now, We See You Sis, Wellness|

Ice Cream Oasis: Best Friends dish out immersive experience with the Roll Academy in Tennessee

Photo credit: Minnie Morklithavong By: Jerry Shannon A pair of best friends are turning their love for ice cream into scoops of adventure, success, and empowerment. Nashville, Tennessee is home to the one and only Thai-inspired rolled ice cream food truck experience in Music City. The truck travels around Middle Tennessee bringing flair to all types of events including birthdays, corporate events, private parties, etc. You may even catch them setting up shop at a local park. The two women behind the unique experience are also giving ice-cream lovers a chance [...]

By Storytelling|2025-10-07T00:38:32-04:00October 6, 2025|Career, Digital Exclusives, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Food, Ladies Who Launch|

Davis Jewelers Presents Love & Marriage

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Davis Jewelers’ Love & Marriage exhibit explores themes related to courtship, love, and wedding traditions in Kentucky over the last 150 years. This beautifully curated and intricately designed exhibition highlights fashion, jewelry, décor, and gifting while encouraging visitors to learn more about traditions from the past, and those from other cultures. From white wedding dresses to engagement rings, this display will span from ancient Rome, through the 1800s, and into modern-day Kentucky, where interracial and LGBTQ couples have been foundational to legal precedent taken all the way to the [...]

By Jefferson|2025-04-10T21:39:24-04:00April 10, 2025|Community, Digital Exclusives, Events, Fashion, Featured, Life & Style, Living, Style, Uncategorized|

Kentucky Teen Norah Martin Launches Peach Cosmetics

A passion for makeup and love for animals led 13-year-old Norah Martin to launch Peach Cosmetics. The Louisville teen started Peach Cosmetics in February with lip glosses and plans to dive into a more comprehensive line including eyeshadow palettes and mascara. The purpose behind Peach Cosmetics goes beyond the surface - Martin is donating $1 from every lip gloss sold to the Kentucky Humane Society. “I have a dog that we adopted from the Humane Society last year. I am also a huge horse lover and have been riding for almost 10 years,” says Peach [...]

By Jefferson|2025-03-21T14:54:16-04:00March 20, 2025|Best For You, Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Fashion, Featured, Health & Wellness, Ladies Who Launch, Living, Living Beautifully, Money, Money & Career, Style|

Former HR executive turns passion into purpose with Louisville decorating business ‘Yokie’

The 65th Art: Neeta Mittal and the Transformative Story of LXV Wines

Bellatox Boutique Owner Julie Robbins Empowers Women from the Inside and Out

Ice Cream Oasis: Best Friends dish out immersive experience with the Roll Academy in Tennessee

Davis Jewelers Presents Love & Marriage

Kentucky Teen Norah Martin Launches Peach Cosmetics

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