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 [...]

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 [...]

Setting the Pace – Oliver’s Chop House

=Setting the PaceWritten by Logan Spradlin | Photos by Kung Studios Sponsored By: Churchill Downs  Oliver’s Chop House & Bourbon Bar Enters the Culinary Race as a Top Contender A world-class chophouse needs a world-class team and Oliver’s boasts the expertise of Food & Beverage Director Chad “Sully” Sullivan and Executive Chef Stacey Craig. With decades of combined experience in the food and beverage industry, Sullivan and Craig bring their developed passion and creative skill to create an exceptional culinary experience. Sullivan, an Indiana native, has an illustrious reputation in the industry, having opened fine [...]

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Celebrating Latin Culture

Daniela Carrion, EVP of the fifth annual Latin Music Awards Kentucky — Photo by Roopesh Nichenametla September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and next month also brings the fifth annual Latin Music Awards Kentucky. Written by Rocko Jerome | Provided photos, as captioned Sponsored By: Latin Music Awards Kentucky  |  116 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202 Email: president@latinmusicawardsky.com  |  Website: LatinMusicAwardsKY.com “It’s a very inclusive celebration,” says Daniela Carrion, EVP of the event. “Our main goal is to bring everyone together as one community and celebrate the talent the Hispanic culture offers. The [...]

By |2023-08-24T12:09:20-04:00August 1, 2023|Sponsored|

What’s Your Reason to Ride?

Janeen Mounts Spurs Hope and Support for Norton Cancer Institute's Bike to Beat Cancer Written by Rocko Jerome | Photos by Bill Wine Sponsored By: Norton Healthcare Foundation | 4965 U.S. 42, Suite 1000, Louisville, KY 40207 Phone: (502) 420-4299 | Website: NortonHealthcare.com Warren Mounts was an avid bike rider who loved to help people. So it made sense that, after he was diagnosed with cancer, he and his wife, Janeen, volunteered to be a part of Norton Cancer Institute’s Bike to Beat Cancer event. “We formed our team in 2013 along with two others,” she [...]

By |2023-08-24T12:10:12-04:00August 1, 2023|Sponsored|
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