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Women Who Launch – WENDY NOVAK

In the pages of her new book, "Diabetes and Me: Living a Healthy and Empowered Life in the Face of Diabetes," Wendy L. Novak, a Louisville philanthropist, reveals her remarkable journey of resilience and inspiration as someone living with Type 1 diabetes. Her book, released on November 14, 2023, aims to demonstrate that despite the challenges, individuals with this diagnosis can pursue and achieve their aspirations. Profits from the book sales contribute to the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. Novak, the driving force behind the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute under Norton Healthcare and [...]

By Josh Ison|2023-12-19T09:57:22-05:00December 14, 2023|Digital Exclusives, Ladies Who Launch|

She’s Making an Impact at 102 – Margaret Pederson

At the remarkable age of 102, Margaret Pederson stands as a leader and inspiration for kindness and unity, nurturing a movement that began five years ago and continues to resonate through Glenwood, Minnesota, and even within the local community of Louisville, where Margaret served as a speaker for the Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Center at the UofL Trager Institute. Initially sparked by a desire to counteract prevailing negativity in the country, Margaret's vision has evolved into an initiative embraced by both the young and old within the community, touching ages 3 to [...]

By Josh Ison|2024-11-24T17:18:19-05:00December 14, 2023|Community, Digital Exclusives, Ladies Who Launch, Today's Transitions Now, We See You Sis, What She's Changing, What We Love|

LADIES WHO LAUNCH Ayrica is a seasoned hospitality professional with a diverse background, boasting an impressive 10-year career that spans across various facets of the industry. Her experience encompasses hospitality sales, event management, and catering, where she has consistently excelled, leaving a trail of remarkable sales records and a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service in her wake. Throughout her career, Ayrica has played an integral role in the success of numerous events, showcasing her versatility in handling a wide array of markets. Her expertise extends to social gatherings, corporate functions, sports events, [...]

By Tawana Bain|2023-12-19T09:48:43-05:00November 11, 2023|Digital Exclusives, Ladies Who Launch, Way to Go Woman|

Ladies Who Launch: VaShaun Mosby | A Pathway Out of Poverty? Now There’s an App for That

Chanel Nicole Photography While on public assistance twenty years ago, VaShaun Mosby vowed to improve her circumstances and help others do the same. Her new app will do both. Written by Rocko Jerome VaShaun Mosby is a woman who doesn’t shy away from a challenge. A Lexington native who overcame a young adulthood spent on public assistance to become a successful technology business owner and “serial entrepreneur,” she is a determined, focused dreamer who saw hard work as her way out. “I make no qualms about it: I was a good girl gone [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-08-24T12:06:19-04:00August 16, 2023|Ladies Who Launch, Money & Career|

Ladies Who Launch: Angie Andriot | Vetiver Aromatics

Making Dollars Out of Scents: Angie Andriot’s interest in making perfume became the formula for launching a successful business. Written by Lennie Omalza | Photographed by Kylene White When Angie Andriot started making her own perfume at home more than 10 years ago, she never expected her hobby to turn into a full-fledged small business that offers services all around Kentuckiana and ships products across the country. “It really started with me experimenting with making my own perfume,” she explains. Eventually, Angie started selling some of her own creations. In the vibrant local shopping community of [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-01-10T18:02:05-05:00January 3, 2023|Ladies Who Launch, Money & Career|

Ladies Who Launch: Jasmine Douglas | Vier Beauty Lounge

Living the Glamorous Life: The former pharmacy tech switched careers and is happily booked and busy as a popular makeup artist. Written by Shirelle Williams | Photographed by Kylene White Jasmine Douglas worked as a pharmacy technician for over six years before becoming a makeup artist. The graduate of the pharmacy magnet program at Louisville Central High laughs and says “makeup was not in the cards at all.” But the beauty and makeup hobbyist still saved her money for the remote possibility that one day she would be able to make her passion a career. After [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-12-02T14:37:23-05:00December 3, 2022|Ladies Who Launch, Money & Career|

Women Who Launch – WENDY NOVAK

She’s Making an Impact at 102 – Margaret Pederson

LADIES WHO LAUNCH

Ladies Who Launch: VaShaun Mosby | A Pathway Out of Poverty? Now There’s an App for That

Ladies Who Launch: Angie Andriot | Vetiver Aromatics

Ladies Who Launch: Jasmine Douglas | Vier Beauty Lounge

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