Kentucky Women Leading the Charge in Film and TV Production

Written By: Heather Bouvier Hollywood is evolving, with a growing emphasis on diverse storytelling and new filming locations. Thanks to a strong incentives package, Kentucky has emerged as a rising star in this shift. Many of the key players driving this transformation or facilitating productions in the state are women. Among them is She Dreams Entertainment, a Louisville-based film, TV, and live event production agency led by women and dedicated to amplifying female perspectives. Founded by award-winning producer, screenwriter, and director Jessica Mathis (aka Divinity Rose), She Dreams creates female-forward entertainment that embraces [...]

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 [...]

Women Presidents’ Organization Launches Louisville Chapter

The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a global network empowering women entrepreneurs leading multimillion-dollar businesses, is set to launch its Louisville Chapter on January 29, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Fly Hip Ageless Creative Hub. Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Bank and hosted by TKT & Associates, Inc., this highly anticipated event highlights connection, collaboration, and growth among women business leaders. Themed “Her Business Is My Business,” the event will celebrate women’s resilience and innovation while exploring how WPO fosters revenue-growth networks and a sense of shared purpose. Attendees will have the [...]

Who’s That Girl? Amanda Dare

In the vibrant community of Louisville, a trailblazer is reshaping the landscape for women entrepreneurs, and her name is Amanda Dare. As the founder and visionary behind Woman-Owned Wallet (WOW), Amanda is on a mission to amplify the voices and successes of women-owned businesses, driving economic empowerment and community transformation. Amanda’s journey is one of passion, creativity, and a relentless commitment to uplifting women. With over 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Amanda has built six successful businesses and mentored more than 75 women into leadership roles. Her flagship initiative, WOW, serves as [...]

Champions For Childcare – Cover Story

Mommy!” “Mommy!” “Mommy!” The tiny voices echoed throughout the small studio, followed by an assortment of anxious responses “no hitting,” “don’t touch that,” “stay on the carpet,” “let’s share.” MFive women, each dressed in polished business professional attire, gracefully navigate the organized chaos of a toddler photoshoot. As the camera’s shutter clicks in the background, the women skillfully balance their roles as both working professionals and loving mothers. With a collective sense of camaraderie, they share knowing glances and supportive smiles, forming a united front in the art of corralling their lively toddlers for the [...]

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 [...]

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