Survival Skills

By Holly Hinson Cory Lockhart was only 3 years old when she first traveled internationally. Since that time, the teacher, writer, public speaker, and peacemaker has visited and performed on-the-ground human rights and charity work in a number of countries, including Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Palestine. At the foundation of all she has done is an emphasis on peacemaking and service to others. This shrine is located inside the Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion where Cory teaches.  Photos by Patti Hartog   “My parents put a lot of value on it, and it was just [...]

    By Holly Hinson Toni Clem, president of Scoppechio, an award-winning advertising agency in Louisville, didn’t always know that she wanted a career in advertising. A graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in teaching, Toni found her vocation by telling her boss she was bored. “In some cases, that might get you fired,” Toni says, “but in my case, he put me in charge of marketing.” A Career That Fit That position led to another one at one of the larger ad agencies in Lexington, where Toni later became the vice president [...]

By Holly Hinson With both of her parents employed as practicing physicians, Dr. Valerie Briones-Pryor realized by the time she was in high school that she was destined to follow in their footsteps. But what she never imagined for herself was one day climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. For Valerie, however, an avid runner and triathlete, it wasn’t so far out of character. She climbed the mountain in 2006 and completed her first marathon in 2008 for Team in Training, which raises funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Today, [...]

By Holly Hinson Jennifer stands outside of the new Freedom House which will provide additional housing for their clients. Photos by Melissa Donald    Recently, Jennifer Hancock reconnected with a former client at an awards banquet in Lexington. The woman, Karen, is now working as a social worker for the very agency where she and Jennifer first met. “Rarely do we know the outcome of the seeds that we plant, but in this case, I was reminded of how powerful our influence can be,” Jennifer says. “I have so much respect and reverence for that [...]