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 [...]
Rosalind “Roz” Welch’s Bold Vision for Jefferson County
By Chris James In a democracy, the right to vote is both fundamental and fragile. It depends on systems that work, people who care and leaders who understand that access and trust are everything. Democratic candidate Rosalind “Roz” Welch says those principles are not abstract ideals but are lived experiences that have shaped her campaign to become the next Jefferson County Clerk. All eyes have been on this race since the September 2025 passing of Republican Barbara “Bobbie” Holsclaw who held the position for more than two decades. Welch’s experience spans more than a decade [...]
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 [...]
Cardinal Service: Meet The University of Louisville’s Women in Philanthropy
By: Tabnie Dozier Giving, granting, and good times! Those are the pillars of a dynamic new entity within the University of Louisville, properly titled, Women in Philanthropy. The nonprofit was birthed in May 2025 after 2022 Alumna of the Year Lucy Helm wanted to give back to the University in a significant way. After multiple meetings and research from members of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving teams…UofL followed successful programming at other universities and started its own. Program founders pictured from left to right: Valerie Combs – Director of Engagement and Annual Giving. Mary [...]
