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We See You, Sis: Erika Ganong

Erika Ganong, Vice President of the National Parkinson’s Institute, says being diagnosed with essential tremor disorder made her aware of the importance of having a strong support system. She’s Fighting Parkinson’s SPONSORED BY National Parkinson's Institute By Carrie Vittitoe | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn Erika Ganong was just 13 years old when she was diagnosed with essential tremor disorder and cervical dystonia, two conditions that have made her passionate about helping individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. With NPI's President Eric Richardson, the two created the National Parkinson’s Institute (NPI) in [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-07-13T13:48:08-04:00July 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Michelle Jones

After the tragic loss of her brother, Michelle Jones set out to change the conversation about mental health. By Tiffany White | Photo by Kylene White Michelle Jones is on a crusade to save lives. In 2016, her brother Pete died by suicide at the age of 23, but there were no warning signs. “We were shocked, because we knew he had been struggling with depression and anxiety for a long time, but suicide never crossed our minds … at the time, there wasn’t a lot of awareness about mental health in our community and resources [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-06-30T13:31:24-04:00June 30, 2022|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Sherisa Sayles

Sherisa Sayles and her partner Robert Berry co-own Home Helpers. Their services include: caring for pets, companionship, daily telephone checkups, grocery shopping, housekeeping, meal prep, med reminders, dressing and feeding, hospice support care and prescription pickup. Bringing Tenderness into Every Interaction SPONSORED BY Home Helpers Home Care By Tiffany White | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn For Sherisa Sayles, not much can match the satisfaction she receives from caring for those who are in need of a kind face, comforting words, and some extra help. As a franchise owner of Home Helpers, Sherisa provides [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-06-01T15:15:39-04:00June 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Joi McAtee

Joi McAtee is the project manager at Lean Into Louisville. She runs a weekly book club where participants have frank conversations about race. For more details, contact Joi at Joi.McAtee@louisvilleky.gov. She Wants to Create Racial Harmony SPONSORED BY Lean Into Louisville By Tiffany White | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn For some, having candid discussions about race can be uncomfortable – especially in light of recent and pervasive racial tensions. But Joi McAtee, project manager with Lean Into Louisville, is teaching people how to start the conversation and be part of the solution in [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-06-01T15:19:47-04:00June 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Catalina Ibarra

Catalina’s program, El Poder de la Informacion, airs on Saturdays from 1-3pm on WLRS PODER. You can also listen to her Monday thru Friday from 1-3pm. Changing Lives Through the Airwaves: Catalina Ibarra had aspirations of becoming a sports broadcaster, but when fate moved her in a different direction, she found her true calling. By Nailah Spencer | Photo by Kylene White Catalina Ibarra is a master at juggling – jobs that is. Born in Mexico but a native of Chicago, Catalina works as a broadcaster on WLRS Poder radio where she provides [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-05-02T13:10:27-04:00May 9, 2022|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Deanna Hornbback

Deanna Hornback, founder of St. Bernadette Diaper Bank, says lack of access to diapers disproportionately affects Black and brown families. She's Giving Babies a Chance to Thrive SPONSORED BY Lean Into Louisville By Tonilyn Hornung | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn Deanna Hornback is changing the world for the better — one diaper change at a time. The founder of St. Bernadette Diaper Bank, Deanna is committed to relieving the burden of diaper need in the Louisville area. As a mom, Deanna knows firsthand the importance of regular diaper changes for babies and toddlers, so [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-04-28T12:54:14-04:00May 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Erika Ganong

We See You, Sis: Michelle Jones

We See You, Sis: Sherisa Sayles

We See You, Sis: Joi McAtee

We See You, Sis: Catalina Ibarra

We See You, Sis: Deanna Hornbback

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