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We See You, Sis: Jessica Tretter

The Mistress of Misters for MS: Seven years ago, Jessica Tretter started the Faux Bachelor Auction known for its silly good time. Now, some $700,000 later, she’s ready to pass the baton. Written by Rocko Jerome | Provided photo When Jessica Tretter founded Misters for MS seven years ago, it was the fruition of a concept she had in her head for a long time. “I had wanted to do sort of a faux bachelor auction for years, like almost a parody of those events from decades ago where guys would go on a date [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-08-22T12:28:04-04:00August 1, 2023|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Angela Horne

Making Digital Dreams a Reality By Rocko Jerome | Provided photo Sponsored by: WBEC ORV | 3458 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229 Phone: (513) 487-6503 | Website: WBECORV.org When Angela Horne and her husband, Ron, relocated from Tennessee to Ohio for his job, only to have the position eliminated before he started, she decided it was time to take a hand in destiny. “We were searching everywhere for new job opportunities,” she recalls. “Finally, I just told him that we will have to start a business! It was August 2009, and the Hornes started an innovative e-learning [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-08-24T12:10:37-04:00August 1, 2023|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Petru Bester

The Capital Grille Managing Partner Petru Bester. An Evening to Remember: When a TW staffer made her birthday dinner reservation, one restaurant manager served up a night she would never forget. Written by Rocko Jerome | Photographed by Kylene White When Today’s Woman Relationship Engagement Specialist Nikki Ervins had a birthday to celebrate last month, she chose The Capital Grille, a newly-opened restaurant near Oxmoor. “Both of my sons are servers there,” explains Nikki. “Although the boys were working, I still wanted to be around all of my children.” When her party of [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-10T12:57:46-04:00July 1, 2023|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Becky Duncan

She Throws Stereotypes Out With the Trash: Self-proclaimed ‘trash-talker’ Becky Duncan explains her entrepreneurial journey Written by Tabnie Dozier | Provided photo Recent statistics show that almost 97 percent of solid waste collectors are men. Those aren’t numbers that frighten Becky Duncan: “I didn’t really consider the fact that I was once again going to be in an industry where I was the minority,” she says. Yes, once again. Back in the day, this Air Force Veteranworked on the flight line in the areas of communication and navigation systems on various aircrafts, like C-130 rotary [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-04-28T16:07:07-04:00May 1, 2023|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Cindy Cook

From opening day in April straight through the Fall meet, the thousands of guests who pass through Churchill Downs have questions, requests and, occasionally, demands. Director of Guest Services Cindy Cook puts them all on the right track. Written by Christine Fellingham | Photographed by Kylene White When Churchill Downs opens its gates to the world in just a few weeks, Cindy Cook will be the one ensuring that our global guests experience the charm, graciousness and once-in-a-lifetime memories that the Kentucky Derby is famous for. Some might wilt under that pressure, but this will [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-04-27T14:10:10-04:00April 1, 2023|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Kelly Kolar

She Designs with Passion & Purpose By Riece Drew | Photo by Adam Henry, Alias Imaging, courtesy of Kolar Design Sponsored by: Kolar Designs | 807 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202 | Phone: (513) 241-4884 | Website: KolarDesign.net “If you look at the lotus, not only does it come from challenging conditions of mud and rock, but it has to break through just to get to the surface to see the sun,” says Kelly Kolar. “And then it opens and closes every day, recreating itself. Like a lotus flower, I want to be an open source [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-03-02T15:14:12-05:00March 2, 2023|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|