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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: Sayde Heckman

Flower Power: Sayde Heckman’s passion for gardening grew over time. Now the Garden and Arboretum Manager at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is thriving in a male-dominated field. Photo by Mary Helen Nunn We should all love something as much as Sayde Heckman loves plants. The Garden and Arboretum Manager at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood puts her passion in action every day and inspires others to find their spark in horticulture... even though, reflecting on her childhood, Sayde didn't always have that enthusiastic green thumb. "My mom had a garden, and as a kid, [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-04-07T13:14:29-04:00March 1, 2023|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Ashley Tuggle

From Struggle to Success: An interest in fitness and nutrition helped this single mom overcome a devastating loss and revamp her life. Written by Taylor Riley | Photo by 2Much Visuals There’s a saying that “adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it.” For Ashley Tuggle, this couldn’t be truer. A string of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs and an ongoing battle to raise three kids by herself, led the DMV- (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area native to relocate to Louisville 12 years ago. The decision to restart her life in Derby City appeared to be the right one [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-02-03T12:41:16-05:00February 3, 2023|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Shantil Newton

The Ultimate Goal-Getter: A five-year plan and savvy real estate investments was all Shantil Newton needed to attain financial freedom. Written by Diane R. Paylor | Photo by Kylene White Shantil Newton had aspirations of becoming a multi-millionaire and retiring by her 30th birthday. Though she didn’t know how she would make it happen, she held tight to her dream believing that she would find a way. After earning a Master’s degree at the age of 22, she landed a full-time job with an annual salary of $50,000 per year. Like any newly employed young [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-12-31T00:59:25-05:00January 1, 2023|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Molly Jones

Fulfilling a Legacy of Hope: After losing her son to suicide six years ago, Molly Jones founded a nonprofit and a music festival to help raise awareness about mental health. Written by Lennie Omalza| Photo by Mary Helen Nunn “I want to help mankind.” That was the final line on the note that Pete Jones left for his family when he ended his life in 2016. Since then, his mother and siblings have been doing all they can to fulfill his wish. “He was such a great guy,” Molly Jones says of her son Pete, [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-12-02T13:21:08-05:00December 1, 2022|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Angela Burton

Igniting the Writer's Fire: Angela Burton’s writing program for seniors is proving that it’s never too late to tell your life story. Written by Sarah Kinbar | Photo by Kylene White Quite often the best ideas start as a passion project in someone’s living room. Stoked by the fury of a vision, many people set out to create something special, strike gold and never look back. That’s Angela Burton’s story in a nutshell. Inspired by her father who, as he aged, spent years writing stories, essays, and poems; an idea was sparked that guiding seniors [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-11-03T16:10:32-04:00November 1, 2022|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Cindy Cook

We See You, Sis: Sayde Heckman

We See You, Sis: Ashley Tuggle

We See You, Sis: Shantil Newton

We See You, Sis: Molly Jones

We See You, Sis: Angela Burton

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